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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: ORC 2017 Depoe Bay July 15th

« on: June 27, 2017, 02:01:06 PM »

Clayman, how do you like your AquaGlide Blackfoot? I just got word that we'll be getting one (the XL model and some extras like an electric air pump) as a top prize for the ORC.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: ORC 2017 Depoe Bay July 15th

« on: June 27, 2017, 12:05:35 PM »

Yes, the last day to register for the Oregon Rockfish Classic this year will be July 5th. We are at about half capacity at the moment and because the ocean was blown out last year we think a lot of people are waiting until they know the marine forecast before registrating. As an organizer, this is problematic for figuring out logistics.

If the ocean is uncooperative there is salmon and steelhead fishing in the river right at the Chinook Bend Campground and we'll switch to a tournament for those. Last year several were landed by those that were smart enough to bring salmon gear.

Brian

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Fish Talk / Re: Otoliths in Verms and Stripers

« on: August 16, 2016, 01:27:14 PM »

Quote from: BigJim on August 16, 2016, 12:52:20 PM

Quote from: Sailfish on August 16, 2016, 12:49:38 PM
Quote from: BigJim on August 16, 2016, 12:45:27 PM
Quote from: Sailfish on August 16, 2016, 12:40:04 PM
Does Sturgeon have them?

My understanding Sonny is that all bony fish have them but they are bigger in some species than others...

Sincerely,

Jim

Sturgeon doesn't have bone (not bony fish) that's why I am curious if they have them.

Gotcha! I have no clue then.

Sincerely,

Jim

Despite having quite a bit of cartilage, Sturgeon are considered bony fish (i.e. in the superclass Osteichthyes) and do have otoliths.

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Fish Talk / Re: Musky in SF lakes

« on: April 22, 2016, 02:37:09 PM »

Here's where I would go to find more details.

http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/CollectionInfo.aspx?SpeciesID=679&State=CA

According to the notes in the link above... the muskies where placed there in 1893 to eat another invasive species, the common carp. They muskies were then eradicated when sea lions were also placed in the lake to help eradicate the carp.

Brian

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Elite 7 chirp-how to display time on the screen

« on: February 29, 2016, 12:40:06 PM »

You need to add it as "overlay data".

It's page 12 of the manual.
http://www.lowrance.com/Root/Lowrance-Documents/US/ELITE-5X-7X_HDI_OM_EN_988-10652-001_w.pdf

1.) From the sonar, chart or downscan page, press Menu
2.) Select "Overlay Data" and press "Enter"
3.) Select "Configure" and press "Enter"
4.) Press "Menu" and select "Add" and then press "Enter"
5.) Select "Date/Time" category and press "Enter"
6.) Select "Time" and press "Enter"
7.) Press "Menu" and select "Return to Overlays". Press "Enter"
8.) Press "Menu", select "Done Configuring" and press "Enter"

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Fish Talk / Re: Trout ID Mystery

« on: February 26, 2016, 09:33:02 AM »

That coloration is typical of the spring brown trout in the great lakes.

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Fish Talk / Re: More Tuna Crab in Monterey

« on: February 25, 2016, 11:07:23 AM »

Yum... langostinos

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Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

« on: February 18, 2016, 03:24:59 PM »

Yeah, the bodegahead.blogspot.com site is a great blog about the natural history of the Bodega Bay area. I highly recommend looking through the archived posts.

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Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

« on: February 18, 2016, 02:54:08 PM »

Quote from: bioman on February 18, 2016, 02:42:27 PM

Wow... the caliber of lurkers in here is awesome! Thanks for the id Steve....

Lurker? I'm hurt......

Brian

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Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

« on: February 18, 2016, 02:20:02 PM »

Quote from: I Zod Out on February 18, 2016, 01:48:21 PM

Aye Aye, bsteves

I "suspect"? you are of marine biology background.

I Zod Out

Yep.. I have a marine science degree (biological oceanography) and 17 years working for the Smithsonian as a marine ecologist.

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Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

« on: February 18, 2016, 11:06:23 AM »

Those are pelagic colonial tunicates known as pyrosomes.

http://bodegahead.blogspot.com/2014/12/fire-bodies.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrosome
http://nathistoc.bio.uci.edu/Tunicates/Pyrosoma.htm

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: 2016 AOTY/DOTY websites

« on: January 12, 2016, 01:12:54 PM »

I manged to update DOTY during my lunch break today. I will do the same with AOTY tomorrow during lunch.

I also ordered a new laptop for home so I can handle some of this stuff in the future while not at work.

Brian

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: 2016 AOTY/DOTY websites

« on: January 12, 2016, 09:39:17 AM »

Sorry Guys, I've been bogged down with work and other obligations. Things should calm down soon, but my boss is in Australia and keeps pinging me for last minute data analysis and graphs for his upcoming talk.

I will get this up soon. I managed to get NWKA running late last week and I just need about 2 hours to finish with NCKA's AOTY and DOTY. I have everything I need from Jim (new logos, new rules, etc)..

Brian

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General Talk / Re: Youth DOTY Leader Board fish icons

« on: April 14, 2015, 02:35:49 PM »

It should be fixed now.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Salmon trolling from the Revolution

« on: March 16, 2015, 09:47:22 AM »

Quote from: eelkram on March 16, 2015, 09:44:24 AM

Quote from: Chet on March 16, 2015, 09:35:37 AM
I always hear "big net" is a must from experienced salmon anglers.
What consider big net?
Wouldn't be it too cumbersome on the kayak?

I'm going to be stepping up to a "big" net this year as well. Basically, as big as you can find.

I was told to cut the handle shorter so it's more manageable.

Don't be shy of using a really big net. Protip: it doubles as a hammock back on the beach.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: ORC 2017 Depoe Bay July 15th

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: ORC 2017 Depoe Bay July 15th

Fish Talk / Re: Otoliths in Verms and Stripers

Fish Talk / Re: Musky in SF lakes

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Elite 7 chirp-how to display time on the screen

Fish Talk / Re: Trout ID Mystery

Fish Talk / Re: More Tuna Crab in Monterey

Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

Fish Talk / Re: Sea Life ID

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: 2016 AOTY/DOTY websites

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: 2016 AOTY/DOTY websites

General Talk / Re: Youth DOTY Leader Board fish icons

General Fishing Tips / Re: Salmon trolling from the Revolution