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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017 Trout from 1B other locations will receive an additional 55,000 trophies before trout stocking ends in the fall. First reactions to the pro- gram have been positive. At Timothy Lake, a mid-elevation Trophy Trout lake on the Mt. Hood National Forest, biolo- gists are tagging both 8-inch and trophy-sized trout in an effort to get them to call with information about their fishing experience. With stunning views of Mt. Hood, Timothy is generating some buzz among anglers both for its trophy trout and koka- nee salmon. “Almost every angler we talked to was very happy about their fishing experience at Timothy Lake,” said North Willamette District Fish Biologist Todd Alsbury, who would like to see the program expanded even further. Alsbury said he expects angler enthusiasm to grow throughout the summer as the larger fish begin to move around in the lake and anglers begin to discover effective methods of catching them. 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Call 541-997-2497 for more information. ed similar results. “So far the angler response has been excellent,” said Duke, who also implemented a tag reward program on one of the other Trophy Trout lakes — Willow Creek Reservoir, where anglers have returned six of 15 tags worth $50 each. “Anglers seem to be putting in considerably more angling effort than I was expecting,” he said. “They are very posi- tive about the larger-sized trout.” Trophy trout are generally two years old, according to Jake Rice, manager of ODFW’s Roaring River trout hatchery. He noted that as the fish get larger they need more space and food to minimize stress from rearing densities. As with bigger fish, they take more food based on body weight. The additional time in the hatchery means staff needs to keep an eye on potential dis- ease issues longer with the additional year of rearing. All of the fish are inspected monthly by a pathologist, and feed programs are updated on a daily basis to account for size, density, water flow, water temperatures and release date. “We really stress the impor- tance of health fish, and this take a little more effort and time over the additional year of rearing,” he said, noting there are additional costs asso- 3 B ciated with bigger fish. There are extra costs associated with raising larger fish but he sees the benefits. “Our biggest compliments come from the quality of our trophies,” he said. Trophy trout comprise a small portion of the 2 million trout catchable trout that ODFW releases in more than 300 locations around the state every year. The vast majority of these are referred to in the agency’s Trout Stocking Schedules (www.dfw. state.or.us/resources/fishing/tro ut_stocking_schedules) as “legals” — which are released as soon as they are 8 inches long and meet the legal mini- mum size for retention fishing in Oregon. Fishery managers believe that shifting hatchery produc- tion to a higher percentage of larger fish may help spur inter- est in trout fishing in Oregon, which ODFW is promoting as a family-friendly outdoor activity through its Trout 365 campaign, 36 Family Fishing Events, and the Weekly Recreation Report. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 2017 Trophy Trout release numbers in the Florence area: Alder Lake (180), Cleawox Lake (822), Dune Lake 180, Munsel Lake (600), Siltcoos Lagoon (141). Helping Hands Coalition Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri: 11:30 AM - 1 PM NEW LOCATION SOON United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood, Florence Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Cel e 70 brati Yea ng rs! Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair www.hobergsautorepair.com Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 Fri./Sat., 6/30-7/1, 9am-3:30pm, 864 & 884 Kingwood, various household items, furniture & art supplies. No Early Birds! Fri-Sat 6/30-7/1 9am-2pm, 4866 Cloudcroft Lane, Idylewood. Furniture, housewares, crafts, stuff! 3-Family Sale! Kevin McMullen 3rd Generation Owner hobergsautorepair@gmail.com Serving Your Auto Needs Since 1945 Us Too Florence Moving Sale! Willow Dunes Fri-Sat 6/30-7/1 9am-2pm, 2100 Regal Dr., 18th St (Toward Casino) to willow loop left to first right then straight ahead. Antiques, tools, books, furniture & items added hourly. 345 Hwy. 101 • P.O. Box 357 Florence, OR 97439-0012 541-997-2413 Fri.-Sat., 6/30-7/1 9am-4pm, 4020 Munsel Creek Dr., Moving Sale, tools, china hutch, too much too list. Sat 7/1, 9am-3pm, @ St. Mary’s Catholic Church! 1 1/2mi S. of Bridge. Youth Fundraiser! Over 1000 item, everyone has cleaned out their closets! Kitchen, Décor, Garage, Garden big & small we have it all. Sat 7/1, 8am-1pm, 2282 12th St. Sat-Sun 7/1-7/3, 9am-6pm, 10888 E. Mapleton Rd., Pre-Death sale, we’re dying to get rid of all this stuff, misc. of all kinds, worth the drive. Large Estate Sale in the back room of Vintage Blue Warehouse @ 80 Harbor St., Sat 7/1 • 9am-3pm, Sun-Mon • 7/2-7/4 9am-5pm. Unbeleiveable prices! Guy & Gal stuff a lot of everything. Come haul it away! ANNUAL SHELTER COVE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE! Sat 7/8 Gates open at 9am-3pm. Collectibles, glassware, jewelry, an- tiques, sports & exercise equipment, camping & fishing gear, furniture, books, bicycles, kitchen & household items, décor, tools, original art work, baby gear, toys, DVD’s, videos – one home selling plants, trees & shrubs to benefit the Oregon Coast Humane Society! ...need a friend? MEET LASSIE Lassie is a bonnie 8 yr. old lass - a Scottish fold to be exact. When Lassie fi rst arrived it took her awhile to get comfortable and decide she could trust us. Now she gives us kittie kisses on our hands. Lassie is a sweet girl that talks with a growl, but don’t be fooled - that’s just her Scottish brogue. If you would like to meet Lassie or any of her friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.oregoncoasthumane.org This message brought to you by: FLORENCE PHARMACY Siuslaw News + 2935 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-902-9966 Voice Your Opinion! 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