In November 2017 two Washington State congressmen introduced HR 4419, named Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Project Streamlining Act of 2017. Sometimes it’s hard to immediately ascertain exactly the purpose of proposed legislation. This time the name suggests something that all of us at times long for – accelerated government action […]
This issues’ cover photo is of Red Rider, handling his albacore by himself. Steve Haynes is known for fishing alone and helping everyone else find and catch fish over the VHF radio. His proper speech and eloquent tone make him easily recognizable over the radio. He is a true gentleman on the water and a
The acronym MREP (pronounced M-Rep) is rather clever as this program basically trains attendees to be better marine representatives. The two, three-day workshops cover all aspects of fisheries management and begins with a comprehensive look at fisheries science. It includes presentations on data collection, stock assessment and modeling, internal verification and review, and collaborative research.
From the Helm is a new column from Larry De Ridder who covers a variety of topics related to marine fishing. Klamath River Renewal Project November 9 from six to eight o’clock pm there was an informal presentation at the Adorni Center regarding the proposed deconstruction of four dams on the Klamath River. For
By Otis Horning, CDFW Environmental Scientist After a great day on the water fishing, you have done your part and participated in the California Recreational Fisheries Survey (CRFS). The friendly California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employee (or “CRFS sampler”) has asked you a series of questions about your fishing trip and has measured
This issue’s cover photo was provided by a proud dad. Todd Wagner of Bucksport Sporting Goods snapped this shot of his son, Adam, with a great black rockfish at Cape Mendocino. This is the kind of fish we all love to fillet. The bottom fishing around Cape Mendocino has been as good as it gets
Flipping your kayak upside down while fishing offshore is not a good thing. Especially if you did not plan for it. That was one of many mistakes that led to my capsizing in Trinidad Bay. First, I did not believe I would ever end up in the water. That belief allowed me to take
What resides in the oceans and grows an estimated 8.8 million tons per year? The answer is discarded plastic. Some of this debris washes back onto the world’s beaches and the rest heads offshore. Much of the debris ends up in one of the so-called “garbage patches”, created by the action of the cyclic global
The Fourth Annual Trinidad Kids Pier Fishing Tourney has been set for Sunday, Sept. 17th. This fun event is sponsored by the Trinidad Rancheria, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Pier Fishing Association, International Game Fish Association, Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers, and others. Tackle and bait are provided for those who do not have
We have two serious yet separate dredging issues in Humboldt Bay. Both are largely caused from sediment produced by the Eel River. The first is the heavy, large particles that flow on the winter currents that surge north. The heavy sediment collects in the entrance of Humboldt Bay after confronting the jetties. This results in
