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Dalton Carder shows off a pair of bass he caught using his own
custom-built lures.
SHOOTING THE BREEZE
Local angler dives
into bait business
hen I fi rst heard
ages two or three tournaments a
about Carder Cus-
month in the busy season. After
tom Baits, I thought
all, he has to display the mer-
that this was a story worth tell-
chandise somehow. Dalton has
ing. This story started
also been able to spon-
as a hobby that devel-
sor the NorthWest Bass
oped into a passion
and American Bass
and blossomed into an
Association Oregon
obsession.
tournaments.
Dalton Carder
Carder Custom
grew up here in East-
Baits makes everything
ern Oregon with a love
from soft plastics, like
Rod
of fi shing. A few years
worms, to crankbaits.
Carpenter
ago he took the next
Using a clear blank,
step and started enter-
Dalton applies his own
ing bass fi shing tournaments
custom color schemes, then
around the West.
adds a clear coat for durability,
Discouraged by the cost of
a hook or two and his lures are
available lures, he soon began
ready to catch some bass. You
making his own to cut down
can check out his handiwork
on his expenses. Other anglers
and order some lures from his
started to notice his lures and
website, www.cardercustom-
asked if they could buy them.
baits.com.
As interest in his lures grew,
Dalton does custom work as
Dalton decided to go into busi-
well. If you have a hankering
ness, and in 2019 Carder Cus-
for something truly special, just
tom Baits was born right here
let him know the design you
in John Day. At fi rst, Dal-
want and he will do his best to
ton was able to keep up with
make it happen.
demand in his spare time. Then
I will be the fi rst to admit,
the demand started taking up
I’m not a diehard fi sher-
not only all of Dalton’s spare
man, but I do like to hit the
time, but also every spare min-
John Day River three or four
ute of his wife’s time as well.
times a year for some bass
As the late nights got later, and
fi shing. This year I am going
the business got busier, Dalton
to give a couple crankbaits
took the leap, quit his day job
from Carder Custom Baits
and struck out in the lure busi-
a try.
ness full time.
What’s your favorite bass
County While his orders keep Dal- lure? Let us know at shootingth-
ton plenty busy, he still fi nds
ebreezebme@gmail.com.
time to go fi shing. Traveling as
Rod Carpenter is a hus-
far as California, he still man-
band, father and huntin’ fool.
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What's new at BMHD?
Home Health & Hospice named a 2022
Hospice Honors recipient
Blue Mountain Home Health & Hospice was named a 2022 Hospice Honors
recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst. Hospice Honors is a landmark compilation of
hospices providing the best patient and caregiver experience. This prestigious
annual review recognizes hospices that continuously provide the highest level
of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view. We are beyond
proud of our team for not only earning this recognition but for their dedication
to providing high quality, compassionate, patient care.
Understanding Loved Ones with Dementia
Wednesday, May 25th 10am
Join us for a FREE educational program: "Understanding Loved Ones with
Dementia" on Wednesday, May 25 from 10am-11:30am at the Blue
Mountain Hospital conference room, downstairs. This program is for
friends and family whose loved ones have dementia or memory loss. Dr.
Robyn Jennings, family physician at Strawberry Wilderness Community
Clinic, and Rod Harwood, Older Adult Behavioral Health Coordinator at
GOBHI, will present information about dementia, provide training for
family and friends who are caregivers, and share about on-going resources
for Grant County families affected by dementia.
This program is free of charge, and coffee and refreshments will be served.
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moment to complete our 2022
Community Health Needs Assessment
Survey - it can be found on our website
home page.
Hard copies are available at the BMHD
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Grant County Health Department, &
Canyon Creek Clinic.
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John Day Floral
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Jill Olinger, MD recently joined the
BMHD team in March in partnership
with Dermatology Health Specialists. Jill
comes to us with over 20 years of
experience and has really hit the ground
running in Grant County. Since she got
here, she's seen nearly 100 patients. Jill
is seeing patients 3 days a month at
Blue Mountain Hospital, to make an
appointment call: 541-575-2060.
Save the Date:
Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation
Fundraiser Golf Scramble
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
John Day Golf Club
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