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Salmon trollers group in California sue National Marine Fisheries ...
A Fort Bragg-based fishing group is accusing federal officials of covering up their own mismanagement of the formerly salmon-rich Klamath River watershed by imposing severe new fishing quotas based on "bad science." In a lawsuit filed this week in San Francisco, the 100-member Salmon Trollers Marketing Association at Noyo Harbor said the North Coast salmon industry is being "devastated" needlessly. The legal action targets the National Marine Fisheries Service, which is blamed for "adopting punitive fishing regulations instead of addressing its own mismanagement of the Klamath River." Ben Pratt, a second-generation fisherman and association member, said the federal agency's decision to force fishermen to follow "these irrational quotas is devastating the industry, and coastal communities." Federal spokesman Jim Millberry said Thursday the agency has not seen the lawsuit, "so we can't comment on the allegations." Pratt, speaking by cell phone Thursday from his boat plying the waters off Point Arena, said he and other coastal fishermen aren't having much luck this season.
Building dedicated to Jon Starn
The Daily American office building, 334 West Main St., Somerset, is being dedicated to former publisher Jon G. Starn.A plaque to be displayed in the foyer will read: “This building is dedicated to Jon G. Starn, whose tireless efforts and devotion made this facility possible. Jon G. Starn, Daily American general manager/publisher 1994-2002." .
Kids and fly fishing fun
If he saw you on the water and noticed that you were having a difficult time. He would take the time and make sure that he gave you much needed assistance.
While the number of old time members of the club seem to be getting smaller each year; the newer members need to be reminded of people such as Cliff Frazier, Ned Long, Jerry Cole, Jack Bachman, and Wayne Poulsen just to name a few.
Cliff's contributions to the sport can be measured by the number of newer members that had interaction with him on stream. He was a major reason that many joined TTFF and became leaders within it.
One of the most satisfying things for him was teaching others new to the sport. A retired teacher; he never tired of passing things along to others, particularly children.
Ed Killer: Fishing report: August 4
Capt. Paul Fafeita of Just Bumminit Guide Service in Vero Beach said bull sharks have been spotted near Grand Harbor in the Indian River Lagoon, so wade fishermen beware. Snapper, ladyfish and good-sized redfish have also provided plenty of pull for his customers. Offshore, wahoo have been the quarry outside Sebastian Inlet in 90 to 120 feet of water. .
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