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Show n Fridoy, Morch 1, 1985 Vflrfttl Expf8 7 7 V V 1 J MM mi ' m. 1 ' .7 ' - i A 1 4 A: . W bi LLt 1 v 'I filial V u.il; VERNAL VIPER swim team members compete awards, in a meet at West Valley and a number netted Plan now for fishing trip to Alaska By Hartt Wixom, Vernal Express Outdoors Writer Planning on some dream fishing trip this summer? Then, better get the planning completed com-pleted now! For years I thought about flying (or driving if you have the time) to the Northwest Territories, or even Alaska. Two summers ago I had the opportunity opportuni-ty with a friend from Park City, Jonathan Olch, to spend a week after big salmon in roadless Alaska. Olch knew right where to go, the Togiak Wildlife Refuge in the Bristol Bay area. While Olch used flies only to catch sockeye salmon to 10-12 lbs., and kings to 40, 1 did the same (well, almost) with lures. Spinners worked well if "hung" out there just below the fish's snout. They were irritated into smashing the fly or lure, and the fight could take you a mile downstream. Every salmon seemed determined to return to salt water, the trouble being that Bristol Bay was 30 miles away. I also caught rainbow trout and Dolly Dol-ly Vardens to eight pounds, grayling to three, and other species like chum salmon. I had to rest on several occasions. My arm and shoulder were sore in fact screaming for relief. When I Ehied away from salmon with a little 3.5-ounce Browning trout rod, with a no.-3 Mepps spinner, I thought I'd get some rest. Especially when I cast to the 3-lb. rainbow at my feet. But an 18'i-lb. king beat the trout to that lure. Then he torpedoed past me. I yelled to a nearby guide, had him take me cross river, ran a quarter mile down a Rravel bar, and finally landed that fish on my 6-lb. test line. But later I also lost a couple of monsters on 20-lb. test. If that Is the kind of trip you're looking look-ing for with few competing anglers, plus magnificent scenery, and wild! Jc, you might contact Olch at 3087 American Saddler Dr., Park City, Utah. MOW. Or you can contact directly direct-ly Alaskan River Safaris, 4'Jr9 Rollins, Anchorage, Alaska, 9j04, telephone (907) 303 2HM). Connections to such places arc not as difficult as Owy might iwi, I took a Wcslim Airlinr flight to Seattle and Anchorage, then a local flight (Uvrt are iwvrral once In Anchorage) to IMhcl and Togiak country. Air farm fluctuate, so you'll have to thmrk pre-M-nt prices ben )oy decide to go. As for we athi-r you might tvl. I found early July temperature in An-thot8ge An-thot8ge alwrt lb same as in JU Uke City, Put iH-af sea level, they oHm do not fluctuate as much a In fuh. The same lures which work well for large trout, i.e. no. three or four Mepps spinners, and similar spoons, entice salmon. They should be heavy, however, for kings. You may have to cast fairly long distances, and you want something which will sink quickly. quick-ly. The larger kings or Chinooks usually usual-ly lie near or on the bottom in deep pools just off to the side of the current. Expect to lose a few lures. As for flies, it's uncanny the way both salmon and trout prefer one type: the "buffleheads," that is muddlers and spuddlers. You can also buy them there at the Safari camp (or any other you go to) after arrival. One reason I like Safari better than a host of others is that the latter are "fixed" or permanent, while Safari is a mobile quonset tent camp which moves around at any given time to the very best fishing. Right now they've found such a hot spot for oversized spawners (to 70 lbs. for kings) that they've stayed a few years. I hooked 13 sockeyes on about as many casts with a Mylar (bright, tinsel-winged, the only other highly productive fly In addition to muddlers) pattern In one afternoon. Incidentally, if you are after, the giant kings and sockeyes, gear your trip to Alaska for late June, early July. Ju-ly. The fly-hitting Coho or silver salmon, and humpy (pinks) arrive later in July. Best trout fishing is any time. Swimmers net awards The Vernal Viper Swim Team attended at-tended a meet at West Valley last week and garner six high-point plaques. pla-ques. Danell Allred took 1st in high point "C" division. Mark Allred took 1st in the high point "C" division and Macie Miller took 3rd place in the high point "C" division. Chris Jaussi took 1st in the high point "C" division, Nickie Allred took 3rd in high point "B" division, and Justin Hodgkinson took 1st in the high point "C" division. Brad Campbell took 3rd, Jared Spencer took three 4ths, a 3rd, 6th and 2nd places, Shelly Allred took one 4th and two 6ths, and Scott Allred took a 4th and two6ths. Jesse Hodgkinson took a 2nd, four 3rds, a 1st, and two 6ths, and Jacque Hodgkinson took four 5ths and two 3rds. Other who completed are Kevin Williams, Aaron Jonne, Eric Jones and Nickie Fisher. UHS SOPHOMORE BrcU VVcldon, left, jell to the hoop and trying try-ing to Hop Wcidof) ij Unton'i Brian Anted Cold Weather Specials! EASY POUR PLASTIC QUART 10W-40 MOTOR hi UIL. 1 nrllllTrlll v i-c M r i --m - I mCmJ quart Naples Truck Stop 1625 South 1500 East - 7897600 COUPON- I I 'A rY A ft TV I TC Good Guys Games COUPON good for one r rcc tlay (25) March 1 & 2 S10 C. Wain Su'! Family entertainment BijJLjDHi By Frank Hanchett Express Outdoors Writer 'Sally' Ever see a dog smile? They do. Sally Sal-ly was a smiling dog who appeared in the neighborhood a few days ago. She adopted the denizens of our street as her own and she loved kids. It was they who named her "Sally." I first noticed her after finishing the manly task of snow removal from the driveway and took a refreshing lean on the shovel handle to admire my work. Sally was fifty or so feet away watching wat-ching me. We began to size each other up. I knew what she was thinking...."Is he a dog kicker?" My thoughts were, "Is she a garbage can tipper-over?" Sally was sitting, expressionless but reading my actions all the same. A stern poker-faced demeanor was reflected back to her. It was a stand off, a contest of psychic superiority. It was Sally's move; finally she stood on all fours and began her disarming disar-ming smile and then, a faint wag of her stubby tail.. .she was winning. The stalemate was broken as my smile met hers. I knelt down to greet her as she came to my side. She had poise. She didn't jump on me nor try the usual face licking procedure. No, she had a class all her own. The collar she was wearing bore no lable or name. No indication from whence she came. Sally effectively assumed the duties of a nanny over the neighborhood toddlers. tod-dlers. As a little one would venture from the sidewalk and into the street, Sally would materialize from nowhere and pull on a coat or sleeve and lead the youngster back to the safety of their yard. She knew where everyone lived and where they belonged. In the evening as people were returning from work, Sally would be sitting on their driveway to greet them. As with children, as with dogs, 'twas easy to see that she came from a home which had love and caring. Sally never chose to associate with the 'low-brows' of the canine world who rendered obnoxious ob-noxious barking at passers-by, or roamed the street committing annoying annoy-ing Indiscretions on lawns, auto tires and garbage cans. Her needs were fulfilled from friendly pats and kind words. In spite of Sally's extroverted nature, she entertained a private side; she knew she was lost and was too proud pro-ud to bi g for her creature comforts. Those who knew her bore an abiding concern for her welfare. No one could say w here she slept nor where she obtained ob-tained her food, however, she appeared to have her needs satisfied. Yet there was the hidden air of a forlorn little puppy. When the fortnight of Sally's visit came to an end, I was working in my garage with the door open. It was the first decent day we had. The temperature was around forty degrees and the snow was melting from the street. Kids were in school and all was still. Then a bark was heard, it was the little genteel lady who was always quiet that interrupted the tranquility. I looked up from my work in time to see Sally running toward a pick-up that was comng to a quick halt. The driver jumped out of the truck and was on his knees greeting what was obviously ob-viously a lost companion.... "Lady...ohLady!" He was crying and "Lady" was doing do-ing her best to soothe the impact of their sudden reunion. Sally showed an eagerness transcendent of her former poise and charm. 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