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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ MAY 20, 2017 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR NORTH COAST LAKES: Most of the North Coast lakes were stocked with trout recently. Water temps are great and fish should be hungry, so go catch them. N INE V IKINGS NAMED B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News The Far West Leagues for baseball and softball announced the 2017 All- League rosters, and among those mak- ing the list were nine Siuslaw players. For FWL softball, senior Claire Waggoner received First-Team honors for her work at first base. Also getting recongition for the Lady Viks was sen- ior Heidi Jones for her performance in the pitcher’s cirlce this season. Joining Jones on the Second-Team All-League roster was freshman out- fielder Mia Collins. A LL -L EAGUE Receiving Honorable Mention from Far West League coaches was senior catcher Nikki Launius. For the boys, the Viking baseball team received five All-League nods, beginning with senior infielder Brogan Cornish with First-Team recognition. Second-Team honors went to junior shortstop Jared Brandt, with Honorable Mentions for senior pitcher and outfielder Kelby White, senior catcher and outfielder Hunter Simington and sophomore pitcher and first baseman Gabe Simington, both of Mapleton. PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS On the Bite Claire Waggoner (left) and Brogan Cornish MID COAST LAKES: Mid coast lakes are being stocked and are fish- ing well. The 2017 trout stocking schedule is avail- able online. Take a hike ALSEA RIVER AND BAY: Steelhead The Alsea River and list- ed tributaries closed for hatchery steelhead on May 1 to protect spawning wild steelhead. SALMON RIVER: Steelhead The Salmon River closed for wild and hatch- ery steelhead on March 31 to protect spawning wild steelhead. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook The Siletz River opened for wild Chinook on April 1 (1 per day and 2 per sea- son). A few summer steel- head are starting to be caught in the lower river. Drift boaters are having success from Moonshine See FISHING 4B T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide May 20 7:46am / 5.3 8:50pm / 6.4 2:13am / 2.4 2:13pm / 0.9 May 21 8:59am / 5.5 9:33pm / 6.9 3:15am / 1.6 3:08pm / 1.1 NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS May 22 10:06am / 5.8 4:09am / 0.7 10:16pm/ 7.5 4:01pm/ 1.2 Three different field hikes will be held in Yachats next month during National Trails Day set for Saturday, June 3. May 23 11:06am / 6.0 4:59am / -0.2 10:58pm/ 8.0 4:51pm / 1.2 Y May 24 12:02am / 6.4 11:41pm / 8.4 5:47pm/ -1.1 5:39pm / 1.4 May 25 12:56am / 6.6 6:34am / -1.7 6:28pm / 1.5 May 26 12:26am / 8.5 1:48pm / 6.7 7:22pm/ -2.1 7:17pm / 1.7 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 Free field hikes offered for National Trails Day ACHATS — National Trails Day is a nationwide celebra- tion of America’s magnifi- cent trail system that occurs annually on the first Saturday in June. This year, it will be June 3. The day fea- tures a number of outdoor activities throughout the country designed to promote and celebrate the importance of trails. In the Yachats area, events will begin at 9 a.m. at the Cape Perpetua Visitor’s Center, 22400 Highway 101, in Yachats, with a presentation on trail appreciation and the collabo- ration involved in creating and main- taining a viable trail system. Following the presentation, three guided hiking opportunities will be offered • The Discovery Loop is 1.5 miles — a moderate hike up and easy hike down that provides an overview of the bio-diversity of the forest. • The West Side Trail is a 2-mile loop and an easy to moderate hike. Participants will traverse basalt rocks and will learn about the interplay between the forest and the sea while exploring tide pools and marine life. • The Amanda Trail is 3 miles one- way and is easy to moderate to diffi- cult; it includes crossing a narrow creek and there is no outlet until 2.2 miles. Participants can drive their vehi- cles to the start point of the hike located at the top of Cape Perpetua and will be shuttled back to their vehicles at the end of the hike. Hikers will learn about local First Nation history and the eye-opening story of Amanda for whom the trail is named. Hikers should plan to dress in lay- ers, bring a walking stick, carry water and wear good hiking shoes, particu- larly for the Amanda Trail. For more information, contact Joanne Kittel by email at jnkittel@peak.org, call 541-547- 3144 or visit www.yachats trails.org. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers tips for National Safe Boating week Boating season is here, and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds boaters of 10 precautions to take when getting ready to head out on the water: • Check the weather forecast. A favorable forecast indicates low to moderate predicted winds, good visi- bility and the absence of dangerous squalls. You can get marine forecasts, which predict wave heights and winds, on NOAA weather radio on your VHF. If a marine forecast isn’t available, listen to a regular forecast for wind conditions and visibility. • Check water conditions. Wind strength, area and duration all con- During the Month of May, the U.S. Coast Guard is focusing on helping reduce boating accidents with tips and free boat checks. tribute to wave height. Breaking waves produce a white foam. What sea conditions are acceptable depend on what conditions your boat was designed to handle and the crew's experience. • File a float plan. Someone respon- sible needs to know your plans, See NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS BOATING 3B
