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/ H e p p n rr G a/rltr-T iim -s, H tp p iu r. On-jíiHi 33rdnr*da), July 12. I W • IIIK R \ » Bagett writes for Gazette Times 50th Wedding Anniversary by M ark Hagrll One o these days wc gotta get over to the Columbia and try some ’o that walleye fishin' A few years ago. those words rippl ed back and forth through eastern Oregon'» diverse angling community with a frequency comparable to heavy smokers threatening to kick the habit And lh*>ugh the ashtray manufacturing industry is probably still as secure as ever, enough Eastside fisherman have sampled and become hooked on the Columbia's walleye fishing in recent years to help build what is prohably the fastest growing fishery the big river has ever seen Theory has it that walleye entered the Columbia's upper reaches in W ashington some 30 years ago and began spreading downward And while walleye have been present in Oregon waters of the Columbia for at least half that time, biologist say a true fishery for the large perch has existed only since the early eighties Much of the buzz aNmt the new fishery has been about the unusually large size of fish being taken, even back then State records in both Oregon and Washington were being rewritten several times each year and. given the ideal growth conditions of the Columbia, biologists and other walleye experts began considering the possibility that the I960 world walleye record of 25 pounds might well fall to a Columbia River fish During an inter view several years ago for a magazine feature on Columbia River walleye ODFW biologist Steve Williams mentioned an unconfirmed report of a 23 pound walleye caught in the fall of 1983 in an Indian gill net ’’This fish would certainly have been over the world record had she been caught in the spring.” Williams said River guide Bob Gritski of Pendleton specializes in trophy Columbia River walleye fishing and claims the best activity can be found from McNary Dam downstream to Arlington And. while he claimed good numbers of fish arc scattered throughout the area, he said “ the Boardman area seems to be pretty hot right now ” ' We've been catching fish between eight and 12 pounds pretty consistent ly,” he said, “ and there's been some four and five pounders (caught) too There aren't very many small fish in the river up in this area, your average fish is about seven pounds ” The walleye guide said male fish have made up the largest portion of the marble-eye catch recently, with the big females just starting to come in ''Right now they're just starting to get into their sumer stages, which is (the fish arc) coming up on submerged islands and points.” he said "There have been some 16-pound fish caught, but not many.” Gritski, winner of the 1988 Oregon Governor's Cup Walleye Cham pionship on the Columbia, suggests looking for this type of underwater structure in depths of 15 to 30 feet. Although walleye arc known to occasionally feed on passing stcclhead and salmon smolts. these migrations typically pass higher in the water col umn than is favored by the walleye, a bottom-oriented fish Hence, leaches, j eels, crawfish, sculpins. and rough-fish (especially squawfish) minnows arc all primary walleye fodder Gritski usually favors trolling a spinner nightcrawler combo on a four foot leader behind a bottom bouncing weight for big walleye, but says div ing plugs can also be effective when trolled with downriggers through some of the deeper holes. When the action slows down a bit, he often goes to a one-half-ouncc to one and one half-ounce banana style jighc.id with a plastic grub or shad body and a nightcrawler “ Jigging is fine, especially if the fish aren't hitting quick and furious,” he said “ If they are off their bite, it doesn't hurt to sit there and drift with the current using jigs because it slows down your presentation, which in turn will help entice some of those fish that just aren't biting well.” For more information, call Gritski at 278 1154 The Washington side of the river claims an 18 pound, .5 ounce trophy as their state record walleye, while Oregon's record, taken near Arlington, weighed 17 pounds, 9 4 ounces An unsubstantiated report has been cir culating that a possible new Oregon record exceeding 18 pmnds was caught by a notable walleye guide within the past few weeks, however that angler could not be reached for comment and the Oregon Bass and Panfish Club, official keepers of the state's warmwatcr-fish records, has had no entry of such a catch us of this writing Spot Check: Columbia River Walleye Wranglers planning day ride in mountains The Heppner Wranglers arc plan ning a Day Ride for July 29 The route is undecided but the final destination will be Bennett's cabin with a barbecue Anyone with a horse is invited to attend, you need not be a member ot the Wranglers Tline and locution of the ride is to be announced at a later date Fore more information, call 676-5037 or 676-5878 No Host RETIREMENT TARTY! Honoring (XL. Adams at Beecher’s in lone Sat July 15th Social Hour: 6 (X) p.m. Dinner: 7:<X) p . m . All Friends are Invited' Mark Bagett. Prairie City, it a new feature writer for the Gazette Timet Sample* of hit writing have been included in the latt two week* paper*, with favorable comments Hit column, Eastern Oregon Out doors. will be run weekly in this newspaper Mark it a full tune, free lance out- tkior writer and photographer Aside from authoring his syndicated week ly column. Pattern Oregon Out doors.” Hagen's feature art kies and photographs appear nationwide in such magazines as Petersen’s Hun ting. Bastin', Petersen’s Fishing, Western Outdoors. North American Fisherman' and others He is the form er e d ito r/a rt d irec to r of Everyone’s Outdoors and has serv ed as the Oregon editor of Western Outdoor« An active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and Oregon Director of the Northwest O utdoor W riters A ssociation (NOW A), Bagett was presented with the NOW A 1988 Excellence In Craft Award in Seattle this spring for his effo rts with E v ery o n e’s Outdoors Born from a long line of out- doorsmen. Bagett enjoys all aspects of western hunting, fresh water fishing, wilderness adventure and horse packing He has also been employed in the surveying, logging and ranching industries ” J’ve done other work, but none is as gratify mg as comntunk aiing the wonder of the »»utdoors. even thinigh it's one of the toughest ways there is to make a living.'' Bagett said “ To paraphrase a colleague of mine, ’An outdoor freelancer is one o f the few indit kluals w tiling to put in Ilk) hours a week to keep from working 40 Eskelson family gathers in the mountains On July 2. 1989. the descendents of W ilium and Cleo (Eskelson) Van W inkle, gathered for a family reu mon at the Alma Green and Jack Van Winkle cabins in the mminuins The day was beautiful and 67 peo ple enjoyed visiting, playing games, eating food and having fun for the day Out of town family members were from Spokane Bothell. B ellevue. Kirkland. H»»bart. Southworth and Puyallup. Washington. Woodhurn. Sandy, Coos Bay. Beaverton, Salem. Trouldalc. Adel. Vale and Prineville and Costa Mesa, Calif Hosting the reunion were Ainu Green and Cliff Green. Jack and Mary Van Winkle. Kit and Shirley George and Jim and Georgia Van Winkle k «. a: V: J A Mr and Mrs N C »Nelsi Anderson will he honored at a reception on August 5 from VS p m at the Church of Jesus Christ ol I alter Day Saints. 1401 S W I Mh. Dallas. Oregon The Andersons lived in Hcppncr from l l*45 ll*>s where Mi Anderson was County Extension Agent After leaving Hcppncr. thev lived in Africa before settling in Dallas Those unable to attend this special occasion may send a photo, dipping or other written memory to Connie 1 inton, 12575 S New I ra R ich ). Oregon City. OR 9704 ' The couple requests no gifts ' * '> ' * 4 . ’*4 * \ * « * • Í . ... '¿ i - • V - - v' .» > • v # • * * , . . * *. ‘ ' -y V * « ■ 4. ' V ■ » . - . ; . • • V • -m 4 , . - > .* r ’- s i / ■ : r - i * 4* .-S -; V » .. \C n • ^ * ,• '*■>*■ * ‘ year guarantee on it It should be done in the next couple of weeks, says Ernest Wick, hospital administrator Work has started on a new roof at Pioneer Memorial Hospital Sears has been con tracted for the job The new rooting has a 25 A * ‘ * ♦ 0 + Men’s Printed WRANGLERS Lt Blue. Tan & Silver T-SHIRTS Reg 9 00 to 13 00 Reg 27 95 Barrel club list winners The Heppner Barrel Club ran a competition on June 28 Following is a list of winners: Open first Joan Eckman. second Kelsic Evans, third Christi Strocher *200 Novice, first run first- Barbara Zeller, second Dawn Peter son Second run first Barbara Zeller, second D aw n Peterson Juniors first Krista Adams, second Tiffamc Munkers; third Angela Munkers The next competition will be July 12 at 7 p m at the Wranglers Arena in Heppner • ?• * .H r* y . V. . • Recently it has been brought to the attention of the Heppner Ranger District that people are unsure what trees they can and cannot cut The main question has been can you cut dead standing Tamarack trees'.’ Tonya Bowers, Public Infor illation Specialist tor the Heppner Ranger District states. “ Yes. dead standing Tamarack can be cut if it isn't marked with paint, metal, or paper wildlife posters However, it must be in a designated wovidcutting area or in an area w ith a special per mit Refer to your maps for detailed information on which trees may be cut for firewood. Regulations may vary by area ” At this time there arc two areas open for wood cutting Area 11 south of Sunflower Flats on Forest Service Road 22, and Area 12 cast of Hull Prairie lukc on Forest Scr vice Road 2039 Area II and 12 mainly consists of down Ponderosa Pine. Douglas Fir, laxlgepole Pine and Tamarack Permits can be obtained at the Heppner Ranger District office Monday through Friday 7:30 a m to 4 : 30 p m or after hours and on weekends at Millers Chevron Mini Mart If you have any further ques tions call Heppner Ranger District office at 676 9187 . **• ' j* •>- s 4. v > t : v . r 1 - ' *- r New roof at Pioneer Memorial Hospital U r 'T «* * • >OB * 19 » $ 5 »5 WRANGLERS i Assorted Colors ' l l N , V IH Lady ' > s Sjf.'in Reg 28 95 to 35 95 * ■ - 1« v /* ,V • *• ♦ *.1 • • i.' • ; • . -v • * * . >033 ¡ ( W » ” * i 9 — » * ¡e f à ^ i * n - Men s western V ili * 2 1 ” » è vi,*)’ BOOTS _ _ , • I V >OH * 4 7 » .- Tony Lama1 req 143 00 to 150 00 >033 Summer CHEVROLET SHOR S >033 * 8 9 »5 ™ M Converse T Gym YOU C AN T BEAT OUR DEAL Reg. 4.95 Find A Better Price And We ll Beat It SHERRELL CHEVROLET 296 E Main V ^ C V DAY JUL 13 at 9:00 a m. 5 67-6487 HERMISTON. OREGON 193 N Mam St V v 4 styles to choose from Reg 26 95 to 52 95 >033 SHORTS Red and* Royal C1500 Extended Cab Silverado e n n is s h o e s 676 9218 Si 8 él Q 9 5 fííl MENS WEAR H eppner • V ’• * 'î . *■ 4 t ". < '& fi' V • * > • .. • * . '1 XV7 ' r \
