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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 Boat registration renewal required for many Oregon boaters by Dec. 31 Last week, the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) mailed out approximately 75,000 boat registration renewal notices to boaters whose boat registration expires on Dec. 31. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat, and boaters have three options to renew. The fastest option is online using the Marine Board’s Fishing from 1B Forest Service) on the west side of Hwy 101 offers camp- ing 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 houses. Both lakes are shallow with an aver- age depth of about 15 feet and abundant aquatic weeds, wil- lows and bank vegetation that provide excellent cover and productive 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 tempera- tures reach about 60 degrees F, the bass move into shallower 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 shore- line, 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 col- ors 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 online store. After completing the transaction, boaters can print out a temporary permit and go boating right away. There is no transaction fee when using a credit or debit card. Other options include mail- ing the payment coupon to the Marine Board or visiting a local registration agent, who can also issue a temporary permit. Boaters can also take advantage of other services using the online store: • Apply for a Boater Education Card or Replacement Card • Purchase Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Permits for non- motorized boats • Apply for the boat’s Certificate of Title or a Replacement Title • Register a new boat • Register or renew as an Outfitter or Guide • Apply for a Charter Boat license. The cost to register a boat is $4.50 per foot, rounded to the highest foot, plus a $5 aquatic invasive species fee. The Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention fund pays for inspection stations, decont- amination equipment, inspec- 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 crap- pie, light spinning gear works well, but smaller jigs and hooks are needed. A small hook baited with a piece of worm or other panfish 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 sus- pend 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 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. 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” (ellip- tical). 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-pow- ered tools. • Purple varnish clams: Daily limit of 72. Other Clams (softshell, piddocks and others not listed) Daily limit of 36 in aggregate. tors, signage and boating edu- cation materials. The Marine Board is funded entirely by motorized boat reg- istrations, motorboat fuel tax and receives federal funding to support services to boaters. Celebrate Th anksgiving Day with us!! 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Pick up times: Wednesday from 2-5pm and Th ursday before 2 Reservations required at 541-997-1940 Ex. 5
