Tag archive for ‘fishing’

  • Fishing for funds

    Derby season is here. Anglers and crabbers can find an array of salmon and crab derbies on the South Coast, all offering fun, competition and prizes. The 12th annual Coos Basin Salmon Derby will be Sept. 10 and 11 in the Coos River. The derby is coming off a record year. Last year’s event raised …

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  • Rogue History: Lucas Lodge

    Lucas Lodge sits on a bluff above the Rogue River in the hamlet of Agness, 32 miles upriver from Gold Beach. It’s a place for relaxation in a country setting of meadows, huge myrtle and fir trees, wide lawns and river breezes. Just down the meandering path, the Rogue River awaits with fishing and water …

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  • Oregon Tuna Classic, Aug. 19-20

    The Oregon Food Bank has joined with the sixth-annual Oregon Tuna Classic Reelin’ in Hunger event to provide food and funds to hungry families in southwestern Oregon. The Tuna Classic will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 at The Mill Casino-Hotel and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in …

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  • Discover the real value of Salmon

    Most people fish for salmon for the sport of it or to bring home a tasty dinner. In September and October, opportunities arise in and around the Bay Area to hook a cash prize along with that big fish. Slam’n Salmon Ocean Derby 2010, Sept. 3-5 $5,000 grand prize, $2,500 second place, $1,000 third place …

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  • Something for everyone

    Trying to keep everyone in the family entertained throughout the summer can be difficult. However, Charleston makes it easy. The Chamber of Commerce has dubbed Charleston the area’s ‘commercial and sport fishing center,” certainly making it an ideal spot to cast a line. Whether you want to fish, feed seals and seagulls, or simply watch …

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  • Of times & tides

    Clamming, crabbing, fishing, beachcombing or boating –  much of what we do around here requires knowledge of the tides. But deciphering the tide table is just the beginning of understanding them. Every day on the West Coast, we get a higher high tide, a lower low tide, a lower high tide, and a higher low …

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