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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018
Whales
from 1B
which means as they feed for crustaceans
along the ocean floor, they roll onto their
sides to scoop up water and sediments
that are forced through fringed baleen
plates that hang from each side of their
upper jaws.
They have no teeth, so this filtration
process is like panning for gold, except
in this case the “gold” is the nutrients
they feed on.
When looking for whales, the first
thing visitors often spot is the telltale
“blow” of water from one of the whales’
two spouts. These blows are not foun-
tains of water, but are a geyser of mist
that condenses as warm, moist air
exhaled under high pressure from the
whales’ lungs.
During the long 12,000-mile migra-
tion, the whales’ breathing pattern incor-
Fishing
from 1B
Reedsport and Coos Bay, the
combined lakes offer nearly
2,000 acres of water and miles
of shoreline to fish for large-
mouth 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 of
Lakeside is wheelchair accessi-
ble and a great spot for kids.
There also is a campground 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 mari-
nas 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
porates a rhythmic series of three to five
short, shallow dives of 15 to 30 seconds.
This is then followed by a long, deep
dive of up to six minutes.
While watching for whales, keep this
pattern in mind in order to increase
chances of spotting a pod.
From time to time, whales exhibit a
behavior known as “spy hopping,” when
whales stick their heads straight up out of
the water to take a look around.
The most exciting behavior, of course,
is when whales breach, sending half to
3/4 of their bodies out of the water before
creating a massive “splashdown” as they
re-enter the water.
Beginning March 24, WWSH volun-
teers will be at locations marked with
“Whale Watching Spoken Here” signs
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day through
March 31.
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Approximately 160 gray whales will pass along the Oregon coast each day between March 24 and 31.
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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 warmwa-
ter fish.
Tenmile’s reputation for
largemouth bass makes it the
site of many bass tournaments.
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 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 target
areas around willows, docks,
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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.
C RAPPIE :
Anglers catch crappie in both
lakes with good fishing in the
spring and throughout the sum-
mer. 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 spin-
ning 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, neu-
tral, and dark colors and sizes.
Use a tapered panfish bobber
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
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Y ELLOW 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
winter.
B LUEGILL :
Bluegill fishing is best as the
water warms during the sum-
mer. 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 spin-
ning 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 deadly.
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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.
B ROWN 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, particularly
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 bar-
rel 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
without 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.
MARINE ZONE
P ACIFIC H ALIBUT :
Halibut can get big —
upwards of 100 pounds and
almost 70-inches long — mak-
ing them one of the most popu-
lar marine fish. Hauling in
these sometimes huge, very flat
fish can be back breaking work,
but the reward is a delicious
fish large enough to feed more
than a few family members and
friends.
Halibut
seasons
are
announced in May and fishing
generally occurs in June and
again in August. These are
quota fisheries that can close
early, so it’s important to dou-
ble-check the open dates before
fishing. If you’re up for a hal-
ibut fishing adventure, but you
don't have a boat or halibut
gear, there are charter boats in
most Oregon ports that can take
you out for a day of fishing.
O CEAN S ALMON :
Before they enter fresh water
to spawn, ocean coho and
Chinook stage in coastal waters
near the mouths of bays and
rivers. Ocean salmon seasons
are announced in May, and
fishing is usually best in July
and August as migrating coho
and feeder Chinook salmon are
readily available.
Many of the ocean salmon
seasons are based on quotas
and may close early, so it's
important to double-check the
status of the fishery before fish-
ing.
Charter fleets in several
Oregon ports offer salmon fish-
ing trips.
S URF P ERCH :
Surf perch are the perfect
ocean fish for anglers who like
to keep their feet firmly on the
ground. These disc-shaped fish
can reach up to 15-inches and
come in a variety of colors.
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