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High Time in the High Sierra
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Welcome to Fish Taco Chronicles Shawn Arnold is publisher of the off beat outdoor quarterly magazine Fish Taco Chronicles. Shawn share's his fishing and traveling experiences that range from local Southern California spots to exotic locations such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Shawn's attitude is: "You might catch more fish than him - but you won't have more fun!" NEWS
Information on Upcoming
MLPA Scoping Meeting
Attend the meeting and make sure the interests of
When: Friday,
July 23, 2010
Where:
Port of Long Beach Administration Building – 6th Floor
Your time on the water is being threatened by the implementation of
the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) which requires the formation of a network
of marine protected areas (MPAs) in California's coastal waters, including
marine reserves which prohibit all consumptive activities. This includes
recreational fishing!
On July 23, 2010, the California Department of Fish and Game is
holding a scoping meeting in Long Beach to receive input from interested
agencies and the public on issues related to the potential environmental effects
of the MPA proposals being considered for the South Coast region.
Please attend the public meeting on July 23 to ensure that anglers
have a strong presence! The public will have an opportunity to comment at the
meeting. Let the department know how important recreational fishing is to
you and your family, and that additional marine reserves do not always mean more
- or better - conservation! If you are unable to attend the meeting in person,
written comments may be e-mailed to tnapoli@dfg.ca.gov.
Visit
www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/meetings_sc.asp#presentations for more information on
the July 23 meeting.
More Meetings Are Needed
While the July 23 scoping meeting is a good start, more meetings
are needed in the South Coast region. Multiple scoping meetings were held for
both the Central and North Central Coasts, and given the complexity and
heightened controversy surrounding the South Coast process, public scoping
meetings throughout the region are essential to ensure that all the potential
impacts of MPAs are heard.
To send a letter to the California Fish and Game Commission urging
them to hold a series of scoping meetings in the South Coast region, please
click here or visit
http://capwiz.com/keepamericafishing/issues/alert/?alertid=15177801.
Visit
www.keepamericafishing.org/california.html for more information on the MLPA
and the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans.
Thank you for doing your part to Keep America Fishing!
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE
28, 2010
Fishing Club Joins
International Charity to Aid Baja Hurricane Victims
BREA, CA, June 28, 2010 – The
Fisher’s of Men West Coast will hold their 6th Annual Invitational
Tournament at Punta Colorada Resort in La Ribera, BCS, Mexico, August 12-16,
2010. The tournament will raise funds to distribute shoes and clothing to
impoverished and hurricane ravaged villagers in East Cape, Mexico. The shoes
will be distributed on the third day of a second tournament in September,
Casting for Soles, sponsored in collaboration with the international charity,
Soles4Soles™.
The Fisher’s of Men West
Coast Tournament began with the desire to unite fathers and sons, brothers and
friends, by building a bond over the shared enjoyment of sport fishing. It
is attended each year by over 60 fishermen from 8 states and sponsored by such
fishing industry giants as Aftco, Seeker Rods, Eagle Claw, and Mustad. “This is
the trip of a lifetime!” said Ron White. Seeing a need in the nearby villages,
the attendees decided to raise funds by having nightly raffles. This led to the
birth of the subsequent Casting for Soles Tournament in the fall.
This year on September
29-October 3, 2010, Soles4Souls™, Fishers of Men West Coast, and Van Wormer
Resorts will team together to sponsor the 4th Annual Casting for
Soles Tournament at the Palmas de Cortez Resort. Last year, 3,000 pair of
shoes were fitted and distributed to villagers bussed in for this event, but
over 1,000 people had to be turned away. With this in mind, the goal is to take
over 7,000 pair of new shoes and 5,000 new articles of clothing this year!
Donating shoes for this event are New Balance, Clarks/Bostonian, Florsheim,
HiTec Boots, Skechers, Softwalk, and others.
For information contact:
Learn stream trout fishing basics at in-depth Bass Pro Shops seminarJim Matthews, a well-known Southern California outdoor writer, will be conducting a series of stream trout fishing seminars this summer at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga. Sponsored by Eagle Claw, the first class will be held 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday (June 26). There will also be sessions 7 to 9 p.m. next Thursday evening, July 1, with additional seminars slated for July 20, July 24, July 31, and August 3. Matthews was taught how to fish for wild trout on the small streams in the San Bernardino Mountains nearly 50 years ago by his father, and he's been catching stream and river trout all over the West ever since. "The fishing techniques, baits, and approaches are completely different from what it takes to catch trout in lakes and ponds, and the simple truth is that most anglers today don't know how to fish moving," said Matthews. "It's becoming a lost art. "It's not difficult, it's just different. And in many ways, it's easier to catch trout in moving water because you can tell with some certainty where the fish are holding and feeding. But most importantly you need to use the right baits and techniques to be successful," said Matthews. A portion of each class will deal with collecting and using natural baits, from grasshoppers to stonefly nymphs and caddisfly larvae. "Natural baits collected right from the water or off the banks are usually far more effective than any other bait you can buy in a tackle shop or bait store," said Matthews. "Certain baits are like candy to the trout. I've always felt that if I could fill up my bait can with stonefly nymphs, or what we've always called perriwinkles, I was going to catch fish -- a lot of fish." The seminars will show which natural baits are best, how to collect and store them in the field, how to properly place them on the hook, and the best fishing technique. Matthews will explain his "going with the flow" method that is so important when fishing natural baits so they behave in the most natural manner possible. Each session will also cover gear basics, rigging, reading the water, and important tips on stealth. Matthews will also explain the differences between fishing for wild or native trout and planted hatchery fish. Cost for the seminar is $20 per person, with all family members in the same household included in that price. Each person or family registered will receive an assortment of Eagle Claw hooks, weights, and baits, Lip RipperZ jigs, and Easy2Hook no-knot hooks when they check in for the class. There will also be a drawing for additional Eagle Claw products at the end of each class. Seating is limited so pre-registration is recommended, but sign-ups are taken at the door if there is space available. An informational flyer and registration form is available on Matthews' web site at www.OutdoorNewsService.com or via Matthews' Outdoor News Service Facebook account. You can also call Matthews' office at 909-887-3444 with questions or to register over the phone.
UASC's Bill Ray Memorial Conservation Award Will Go to Dana Wharf Sportfishing's Don Hansen United Anglers of Southern California (UASC) has announced plans for its First Annual Summer BBQ & Awards Banquet, scheduled to take place Sunday, August 1st at the famous Mike Raahauges Shooting Enterprises facility in Corona, California. After 18 consecutive annual awards dinners in formal "banquet hall" settings, the 2010 event marks a significant departure for this most important fundraising activity of the year. "This event is going to be different - and better - in many ways," said UASC President Steven Fukuto. "It's going to be held outdoors in a much more casual and relaxed atmosphere. This wonderful facility is not only a great place for a hearty meal in the fresh air, it will allow us to enjoy activities like casting contests and fishing in a catch-and-release catfish pond. I can't thank Mike Raahauge and the folks at Raahauges enough for all their support," added Fukuto. This location and BBQ dinner format allows UASC to charge only $50 per ticket (compared to $100 in recent years), while still providing a sumptuous authentic Santa Maria style tri-tip BBQ feast and an entry ticket for the grand door prize for each attendee. Even while charging significantly less, a greater portion of the money from ticket sales will go directly to support UASC's many important activities and actions. Raising money is more vital than ever, now that UASC is spearheading the statewide Ocean Access Protection Fund (OAPF) legal fundraising effort and is actively engaged in a lawsuit seeking proper resolution of the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. "Since we announced the formation of OAPF in June, we've had lots of anglers emailing and calling us asking what they can do to help. One of the biggest thing anglers can do is come to our awards dinner and bring some friends. Funds raised from this event will be dedicated to supporting our legal actions benefiting all California anglers. Needless to say, there's a lot on the line. To win, we need the support of the industry, fishing clubs and individual anglers," said Fukuto. While this awards dinner will be different in many ways, it will also share many things with past successful events. It will feature great food, good times with fellow fishermen and boatloads of valuable prizes. This year's Grand Door Prize is an all-inclusive Baja fishing trip to La Paz, Mexico. This amazing package - valued at $1,500 - includes four nights lodging, three days of fishing and round-trip airfare for two. There will also be a variety of valuable raffle and silent auction prizes, ranging from fishing tackle and fishing trips to electronics and more. Honoring a person who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in the service of conservation and recreational fishing over the previous year will remain a key theme for this event. UASC plans to present the 2010 Bill Ray Memorial Award - the organization's highest conservation honor - to Don Hansen, owner of Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Hansen will join a prestigious list of fishing visionaries who have received this honor over the years, including Bart Hall, Peggie Shedd, Bill Beebe, Russ Izor, Senator Dede Alpert, Bob Fletcher and Thomas Pfleger. There will be many other important awards and recognitions, including the presentation of the Paul Simon Club Conservation Award to a deserving Southern California fishing club. Cocktail hour will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., with dinner scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. The awards and raffle portion of the evening will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. Raahauges is located at 14995 River Road in Corona, between the 91, 60, 71 and 15 freeways. Anglers can visit [link] for detailed driving directions. For more information on this event visit [link] or call UASC headquarters at (562) 494-9900. For tickets, please contact Tim Baker at E-mail UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND PSO
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