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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 2017)
SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Little from 1B team went 10-0 in the first half of league season. One player was getting all the newspaper headlines. The other Bulldog players got jealous; they want- ed credit too. So, they kept the ball away from him and went 1-9 in the second half. There was lack of teamwork in both halves of their league. The players did this and I don’t know what the coach could have done to reverse this situation. In 1964, while my brother and I were at the movie the- ater, an eighth-grade player came and sat next to me look- Fishing from 1B bass, smallmouth bass, bull- heads, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, green sunfish, warmouth and channel catfish. North and South Tenmile Lake provide some of the finest warmwater fishing on the Oregon coast. Located on the east side of Hwy 101 mid- way between Reedsport and Coos Bay, the combined lakes offer nearly 2,000 acres of water and miles of shoreline to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and brown bullhead catfish. Much of the property around Tenmile is privately- owned and the lakes are best fished by boat, but a fishing dock at Tenmile Lake County Park in the small community 3 B ing for a fight; his friend was the backup quarterback. My brother stepped into the situation and there was a fight, during which he broke his wrist. As a result, three days into football practice in my seventh-grade year, I was moved up to quarterback the eighth-grade team. The eighth graders did not want me there. Especially the eighth-grade player and his friend, the back-up quarter- back. After talking with my Dad about the situation, my choice was to play up and challenge my abilities. Instead, I was subjected to cheap shots during practice. But still, I would get up and play anyway. Where was the teamwork needed to improve as a team? It simply didn’t exist. To this day I cannot remem- ber any football games I played that year. Again in 1964, I scored 27 points in my first seventh- grade basketball game. There was very little teamwork in that game. The coach placed four players on the left side of the court and I went one-on- one on the right-hand side. Four players watched me score. I am sure their parents were not happy about their sons not being included in the offense. Once again, I was moved to the eighth-grade team and, much like the football team earlier that fall, the eighth graders made it impossible to build teamwork — this time by playing “keep away” from me on the court. Until the coach implement- ed wind sprints and other dis- ciplinary measures to con- vince my “teammates” to include me in the offense, I seldom had the ball. I sometimes think it would have been better to stay with my own friends on the sev- enth-grade team. The only memory I have of that year was playing Lewis and Clark junior high and being behind 48-2 at halftime — and know- ing no amount of teamwork would have changed that result. In college, I was a good handball player. In 1974, there was a co-ed handball tourna- ment. My partner and I reached the championship game after playing as a true team throughout the prelimi- naries; she played her half of the court and I played mine. But in the finals, the other male player was taking all the shots. His female partner was relegated to a spectator as they won the first match. Between matches, I asked my teammate how important it was to her for us to win. She said told me she wanted to win and to make any of the plays necessary in the next two games. It was virtually a one-on-one game instead of a co-ed doubles championship. “We” won the next two games and the feeling of team- work was lost on our oppo- nents. When an individual in a team sport has superior skills team success may be depend- ent on them. But This skill may be limit- ed without team support and the best all-star players recog- nize the importance of their teammates. Most importantly, they understand that with team suc- cess comes individual success. of Lakeside is wheelchair accessible and a great spot for kids. There also is a camp- ground and boat launch at the County Park. Spinreel Campground (US Forest Service) on the west side of Hwy 101 offers camping for those wanting an extended stay. Several area resorts and marinas also provide camping spaces, lodging and boat rentals. The shoreline of North and South Tenmile is varied as a number of streams flow from the coastal foothills and into the lakes creating several large arms and many smaller bays and inlets dotted with pilings, docks and boat hous- es. Both lakes are shallow with an average depth of about 15 feet and abundant aquatic weeds, willows and bank vegetation that provide excellent cover and produc- tive habitat for warmwater fish. Fish generally range from 1 to 4-pounds, but a 6-pound bass is not uncommon. Bass fishing is best during periods of warmer water from spring through early fall. When spring water temper- atures reach about 60 degrees F, the bass move into shallow- er water to spawn. During the spawn, lures and jigs that imi- tate prey such as small fish and crayfish, and soft plastic worms work well. Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and other surface lures are also effective. Anglers should tar- get areas around willows, docks, logs or vegetation that provide a combination of cover and patches of open water. Good locations include the Black’s Creek arm and railroad trestle crossing on North Lake, and the Coleman and Templeton arms of South Lake. • Crappie Anglers catch crappie in both lakes with good fishing in the spring and throughout the summer. Best fishing is in the calm water along the shoreline, in the many small coves and inlets. Crappie anglers should target shaded areas with wood structure including submerged brush and trees, downed logs and docks. The fish are often found in schools at depths of 10-15 feet. A good set-up is light spinning tackle with 4-pound test line and a light-colored 1/32 ounce jig. Have an assortment of garland-style and curly tail jigs in a variety of bright, neutral and dark colors and sizes. Use a tapered panfish bob- ber and change the depth of the jig until you find fish. Allow the jig to sink then retrieve slowly. Fishing is best early and late in the day, but a mid-day breeze can also trigger a bite. Crappie abundance can go through cycles every few years so check with ODFW for the latest information. • Yellow perch For yellow perch, you can fish the same areas of the lakes and use a similar set-up as for crappie, but try baiting the jig with a piece of worm. A size-8 hook baited with worm and rigged 1-2 feet above a sinker fished on the bottom will also work. Perch will most often be found in deeper water than crappie. Like crappie, perch fishing is best from spring through fall, but they can be caught year-round, even during win- ter. • Bluegill Bluegill fishing is best as the water warms during the summer. Bluegill will be found in shallow areas with less woody structure, but more vegetation. During the late summer and early fall they can be caught in the canal between North and South Tenmile. As with crappie, light spinning gear works well, but smaller jigs and hooks are needed. A small hook baited with a piece of worm or other pan- fish bait and suspended 10-18 inches below a bobber can be extremely effective. Bluegill are aggressive biters, but if you give them too much time they will steal the bait off your hook -- pay close attention to your bobber. They will feed throughout the day and are a great target for young and beginning anglers. • Brown bullhead Spinning tackle also works well for the brown bullhead catfish, which are abundant and can reach up to 13-inches long. Worms or baits with a strong odor are effective, par- ticularly when fished near the shore in the evening or at night. Use 6-8 pound test line and a sliding egg sinker placed above a barrel swivel. Below the swivel, tie your hook to the end of an 18-inch leader. The sliding sinker allows the fish to take the bait with- out feeling the weight of the sinker. If you’re fishing in an area with weeds, a float can be used instead of a sinker to suspend the bait above the weeds. C LAMMING AND C RABBING • Dungeness crab: Daily limit of 12 (males only). Minimum size of 5 and 3/4 inches. Correct size is meas- ured as a straight line across the back (caliper measure- ment) in front of, but not including the points. Ocean waters are closed for Dungeness Crab Oct. 16 – Nov. 30. May be taken using crab rings, baited lines, or pots (limited to 3 rings/lines/pots total, per person); by hand, dip net, or rake. Holding pots or devices, or live boxes are only allowed in bays and estuaries, and may not hold more than two daily limits. • Red rock crab Daily limit of 24 of any size or sex. May be taken using crab rings, baited lines, or pots (limited to 3 rings/lines/pots total, per per- son); by hand, dip net, or rake. Holding pots or devices, or live boxes are only allowed in bays and estuaries, and may not hold more than two daily limits. For the serious crabber, Dungeness and red rock crabs can be found in the open waters of the marine zone. Bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties are open for crabbing all year, 24 hours per day. • Razor clams Daily limit of first 15 dug (no sorting or releasing). Razor clams may be taken by hand, shovel, clam gun or tube with opening, no less than 4” (cylindrical) or 4” X 3” (elliptical). Razor clams are closed July 15 to Sept. 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County). • Bay clams (Butter, little- neck, gaper and cockle): Daily limit of 20 in aggregate, only 12 may be gapers. May be taken by hand or hand- powered tools. • Purple varnish clams: Daily limit of 72. Other Clams (softshell, piddocks and others not listed) Daily limit of 36 in aggregate. Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK Glass for Every Purpose PORT HOLE BOOKS 1780 Kingwood St. / P.O. 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