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Show Call us for all your insurance: get you back nfsrc yon We j;-!-"'-- Vmt ran - r AUTO) I HOME LIFE & '. 8S5 I depend oa us! 1 ANNUITIES America Can Depend on Farmer's fir DiiPiMrfp 1 DISCOUNTS FAST FAIR FRIENDLY 3 FOR PERSONALIZED SERVICE CALL - - Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Page 5-- 8-- Outdoors Correspondent With colder weather, some of the best fishing of the year can be expected before ice covers higher elevation lakes and aggressive brown trout begin to spawn. Trout fall feeding frenzies are common before they slow down and become lethargic. Although conditions may be nice, backcountry travelers are advised to prepare for sudden changes of weather and inform someone at home of your plans. Anglers are also encouraged to avoid spawning redds to preserve future fishing opportunities. Provided are a few highlights shared1 jy Division of Wildlife Resources employees: Fishing is Strawberry Reservoir fair to good according to several sources with shore fishing slowly picking up. Dark colored jigs seem to be the most productive bets, but float tubers are reporting good success with leech patterns and sinking line. Fish are moving to the shallow areas and algae is still pretty thick. Anglers are encouraged to reel fish in as quickly as possible, handle them gently, and clip (he line if a fish swallows the hook to effectively release the fish. The limit is four fish with only one trout over 18 inches. Provo River (above Olmstead Artificial flies and Diversion Dam) lures are only allowed on this stretch. Brown trout are beginning to spawn and anglers should avoid the wading through the gravel areas called redds. Light pressure on weekdays. Fishing expert, Doug Wixom, suggests trying mayflies on the surface, between p.m. Hares Ear, Pheasant tails, scuds and sow bugs also are working, in sizes 16 and smaller. Only 2 brown trout under 15 inches may be kept. All rainbows and cutthroats must be immediately released. Construction in the canyon is causing short delays and may limit parking in some areas. Provo River (below Olmstead) Light fishing pressure with good success. Good fishing through town using both nightcrawlers and flies. Fair sucDeer Creek Reservoir r cess for rainbows using a 6 pop-gea- Anglers fishing from boats are finding the most success. worm combination. Larry Hours Mon. - Thurs 8:30 to 5:00 12 the heat of a Schneider-lerally that netted Lehi a advantage. Union tied the score at New signs have recently been installed to save the lives of deer crossing US-8- 9 between Kanab and Page, Ariz., slowing 1 i d Outdoors Correspondent -- 12-1- 0 12 fTr"- - kill by Trane sent Lehi on to win 15-1and 13. A lli-- " f The third game was practically a rerun of the first game. The Cougars took an early 0 lead. Lehi cut it to but couldn't overtake Union. The Cougars surged ahead 11-on seven consecutive points. Despite valiant efforts by Schneider, Trane, Nelson, and Yates, Lehi couldn't get . closer than In the region playoffs last weekend, the Pioneers finished " 4-- . 4-- 12-6- third. They will play in the 3A state tournament, scheduled to be held at Utah Valley State College, beginning this Friday. fc 'I Morning seems to be best time to fish. An occasional walleye is being caught using bottom bouncers fairly close to the shoreline. Utah Lake Light pressure. Fair to good success for channel catfish in the lake inlets. Beautiful scenery Payson Lakes a great place for a picnic and fishing trip. Fair to good fishing in lakes and h Payson Creek. Stocked numerous times through the summer. Bouncing a worm along the bottom (from a small rubber raft or float tube) has been the best technique until the fish hit the surface in the evening and morning ... pull out small dark flies when the surface starts coming to life with fish. and Tibbie Fork Reservoir There is now American Fork Creek Fork a fee to drive up American Canyon. Fair to good fishing using worms in the creek and nightcrawlers or powerbait at the lake. Success is fair Burraston Ponds using all baits and techniques. Morning has been the best time to catch fish. Hobble Creek and Diamond Fork River Reports of good success using both flies and baits. Streams are low and clear. and Grantsville Vernon, With Settlement Canyon reservoirs its low water level, Vernon is nothing more than a frog pond, being very muddy around the edges. Grantsville and Settlement have low to moderate water levels, with fair fishing success using traditional baits. Big Sand Wash Reservoir Reports of fair to good fishing for Vz pound rainbow trout. Try power bait, salmon eggs and nightcrawlers from shore. Slow trolling various spinners, or with a worm, is effective for pop-gea- r trollers. Light pressure on weekends. Currant Creek Reservoir Reports of good fishing. Light to moderate angler pressure on weekends. Try salmon eggs, nightcrawlers and other standard trout baits. Brightly colored lures and dark jigs should also work well. Accessibility is changing with the road will be kept open to storms the dam. drives are recommended, to access the upper reservoir. Currant Creek Light angler pressure, reports of good to excellent fishFour-whe- ing. It's a good time of the year to fish for brown trout. They are spawning so look for structures that block upstream browns will congregate in the access One of the Lady Pioneers sets up a shot in a recent game as a teammate readies to complete the play. The girls placed fourht region playoffs. pools below these structures. Special regulation on Currant Creek and tributaries above Water Hollow Creek: flies and lures only, limit two trout. Try standard nymphs and spinners. Also, sinking Rapalas are very popular for brown trout. Black plastic and maribou jigs are effective in deep holes. Below Water Hollow Creek, try drifting powerbait or nightcrawlers with the current, through riffles and pools, for rainbows. Calder Reservoir Reports of good fishing, light to moderate angler pressure. Access varies with the suspending powerbait, nightcrawlers and other standard trout baits above the moss with marshmal-low- s or bubbles. Fly fishermen are doing well catching rainbow trout from float tubes, using a sink tip line and streamers. Just kick and troll for best results. Spinners, spoons and dark jigs are also working well from boats and float tubes. Four fish limit in reservoir and tributaries. Flaming Gorge Reservoir Try Rainbow trout fishing is improving, with good reports from the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor's Center and Sheep Creek areas. Fish a nightcrawler five feet below a bobber, or make a slow pre- sentation using spinners and small lures. Kokanee salmon action is slow. The Wyoming portion of the reservoir is closed to the possession of kokanee, from Oct. 1 - Nov. 7. Lake trout fishing is spotty, but some good catches have been reported from Linwood Bay. Try jigging 34 to one ounce maribou or rubber-skirted jigs, tipped with a dead minnow or sucker meat. Harvesting lake trout will continue to improve the predator deer-vehic- prey balance with kokanee salmon. Green River (upper) The base is 2,900 cfs, with no fluctuation. November and December flows will probably average 3,400 cfs, depending on snowpack. Fishing the past week has been some of the best in recent months, with warm weather spurring flow caddis hatches and hopper action. Microbaetis hatches continue to provide good fishing with emergers in size and dry midge patterns in size Concentrate efforts in the slack water and eddies. Nymph fishing has been good using orange, grey or tan scuds in size 12 - 22, and midge patA terns in size 18-2technique that will improve into November is sight-fishin- g streamers (such as zonkers or woolybuggers) to browns in riffle areas. 20-2- Campers and anglers accessing the south side of Little Hole are reminded that a fence between Gorge and Davenport Creeks now restricts vehicle access to the river shoreline. Manti LaSal National Forest DWR regional aquatics manager indicates water temperatures are on mountain lakes and lowering streams, and that fishing success is Louts-Berg rising correspondingly. "It won't be long before high elevation lakes get snowed in," Berg said. "It's a good time to get out and go fishing." Blue Lake was stocked in August with fingerling grayling! The grayling, which are a new sportfish for the Manti, are expected to be at a catchable size in 1998. Lake Powell Wayne Gustaveson, DWR Lake Powell biologist, reports good bass fishing will continue as long as the weather holds the lake in the low 60s. Activity is expected to decrease as temperatures dip into the 50s. Most striped bass adults are currently holding in the backs pf canyons, 0 where the main channel depth is mid-Marc- mid-Apr- il h They've also identified two major highway crossing corridors that 90 percent of the deer use Messmer and Klimack will monitor the sites to determine if the temporary multiple-sigwarning system is effective at reducing collision risks. Messmer concluded, "If this approach works here, it may work on other parts of the state that face similar problems." The project is a effort USU, the among joint of Utah Department and the Transportation n sign-placin- g Division of Wildlife Resources. For more information contact Messmer at (435) 797-397- Conservation program available offers." He explained, "The CRP is designed to improve America's natural resource base. In exchange, they receive annual rental payments and a payment for up to 50 percent of the cost of establishing approved practices." The Division of Wildlife Resources has contributed seed to farmers willing to plant their CRP land to benefit wildlife. Funds to purchase and mix seed are provided by sportsmen through Utah's Wildlife Habitat Authorization program. From Oct. 14 through Nov. farmers and landowners are invited to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program to benefit wildlife and provide financial compensation for the landowner. 14, Last than more spring 140,000 acres of land in Utah in enrolled the were Conservation Reserve Program, providing farmers financial and technical assistance for improv- ing their land, water and wildlife resources. "If recommends, Hadley you've never tried enrolling in the program, if your CRP contract offers were not accepted last spring, or if you have contracts expiring this fall, this is the time to make new contract feet. Gustaveson suggests broadcasting finely cut anchovies around the boat to encourage feeding behavior. With the present water temperature, surface activity is also worth investigating. Anglers should check the very back of each canyon with several casts from a stick bait like the Zara Spook. If no fish come to the top after five or six casts, anglers should then try the middle of the channel, where the depth is feet. 40-8- 0 le 9 to humans and deer alike." He added, "Most mule deer herds in the Rocky Mountain Photo by Dean Von Memmott storms. conducted Studies by Messmer and USU research associate Paul Klimack indicate collisions all of the documented along this stretch occurred from Oct. 15 of US-8to Nov 15 in the fall, and from in the to spring. motorists and avoiding accidents which normally occur as deer make their annual fall migrations. Utah State University researchers placed these temporary signs, equipped with flashing lights and reflective tape, to determine if they help reduce accidents along this substantially reduce the risks MIlllliM'OlflWfl' in ditions." highway. They hope the flashing lights and reflective tape will give motorists an extra incentive to slow down, thereby lowering deer mortality rates, vehicle damage, and injury to drivers. USU Messmer, Terry Extension Wildlife Specialist, remarked, "If we could just influence motorists to reduce their vehicle speeds when traveling through these high density migration corridors, we could 2 8:30 to 1:00 Fri region are migratory. They move between winter and summer ranges, in response to seasonal changes and climatic con- By BRIAN BREXKERHOFF 1A & deer accidents Signs lessen Great opportunities found in fall fishing before ice covers lakes By BRIAN BIUNKERHOFF Cardon Insurance Agency 3 174 W. Main St. Am. Fork Ken Lady Pioneers lose to Union but finish fourth in Region 10 , A By DEAN VON MEMMOTT The Lehi Pioneers finished their regular volleyball season with a home loss to the Union Cougars Oct. 21, but rebounded by finishing fourth in the Region 10 playoff's at Union's Roosevelt campus. the F'ioneers couldn't get a stong offense moving in the first game but showed more unity in the second game. Schneider put the Pioneers on the board, starting a fight that raged clear to the game's conclusion. Serving helped Union take a 5 2 lead. A Kylee Payne kill cut but the Cougars it to widened it as far as Led by Calli Trane and Natalie Nelson, the Pioneers battled back to tie the game at nine. Union broke the tie, but their 10-- lead vaporized under 7 756-964- 756-964- Free Press fx- - . Striper action has been reported in Creek, Navajo Canyon, Last Chance, main Rock Creek, West Canyon, upper San Juan, Escalante Reflection River canyons, Rincon, Canyon, Bullfrog and Hall's Creek, Good Hope Bay canyons, Trachyte and White and the riverine lake above Hite. 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