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Show J L RECREM10N HH EDITOR: DICK HARMON ' 344-25- T i report" STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR - Fishing ? til! t ' - - it? . - THfREEOF A KIND . r i THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2000 THE DAILY HERAU) (www.HarkTbeHerald.coni) ' at c C1 - is stow- a bit but is still considered fair. Even float tubers are catching trout at a fair rate of ing down success. Boaters are catching cutthroats trolling small spoons and Apex lures at deeper dep feet Kokanee anglers are i such as 40-5- 0 ing that success is "fair" because the fish are beginning to stage. Remember the limit is four trout Only one can be over 18 inches. Shore- - J fishing success is starting to taper off a bit because of the warmer water (68-7- 0 degrees). Fish are moving to deeper water. All other types' of fishing have been great j STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR TRIBUTARIES - & 0 - S - Many tributaries have opened to "catch and release" fishing using artificial flies and lures onlyTribs will dose again on Sept 1. Read the fishing proclamation for more information. i JORDANELUE RESERVOIR .... .. I - Recent studies show that the smallmouth bass are eating a lot bass lures of small perch. Perhaps perch-colore- d may be effective. Fair success from shoreline for trout with best bait being lime twist or rainbow powerbait Trailers are reporting fair and sometimes good success using pop gear, needlefish, rapalas and various other lures. Bottom fishing from boat for trout has been effective as well using powerbait Smallmouth bass success has been good. Best locations for the smallmouth bass include rocky shoreline structure, riprap areas by the boat launch, entrance of the Provo River and any other submerged structure. I ' J- 7,7 r3 - C7-7-. 0 r r PROVO RIVER (above Olmstead Diversion Dam) Artificial flies and lures only. From now - through Dec. 15, public access to the middle portion of the river from River Road to Highway 40 will be closed due to the use of heavy equipment and other construction actrvities associated with trie river restoration. The rest of the "Middle Section" of the river is open. In addition, the section of river which was closed to access for last year's restoration is now open, including an access area with improved parking, trails and restroom facilities. Last year's project restored the river starting about 1.6 mites downstream from Jordanelle Dam and ending near the Highway 40 bridge. The river looks tower and very clear. Anglers are still reporting good success, especially in the early morning hours. Use traditional flies d hares ear and such as bead heads, others in sizes 16-2Only two brown trout under 15 inches may be kept All rainbows and cutthroats must be immediately released. Do your part to prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters. PROVO RIVER (below Olmstead) Fair to good success. Best success has stretch been in the early morning hours. Remember, there are no size restrictions here on this parwf the river. Fair to gwd fishing using flies or baits. Light fishing pressure with good success reported ' by the few anglers seen. - - Fair trout fishing OEER CREEK RESERVOIR from boat and slow to fair from shore. Bass fishing has been reported as fair. Remember you may now keep 10 perch. Do your part to prevent Whirling Disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment KEVIN LEEThe Daily Herald On a roll: Three Provo teens, from left, Jana, Tracy and Andrea Davis, are nationally ranked Trials motorcyclists. Sisters climbing the ranks in boys' sport from a variety of state, regional, By DOROTHY KNOELL national and international The Daily Herald PROVO . At first, it was, There's that girl." It has developed into, There're those Davis girls." , Which is an indication both of the unique nature of the partic)- pation of these Provo sisters in their chosen sport, and that' their sport has, indeed, become a family affair. Andrea, Tracy and Jana Davis are nationally ranked Trials motorcyclists, with a nice collection of trophies and awards com- petitions. The teen trio Andrea is 19, aren't Tracy, 17, and Jana, 14 the norm in Trials competition, which is filtering slowly into the U.S. from its popular status in Europe. In fact, when Andrea first picked up on the sport from her father, Steven, she was usually the only girl competing in an event. So, she'd compete against the and for years was one of boys the only girls on the competitive circuit, which accorded quite a bit of comment and some discon to it naturally, as did her sisters later on. All four now belong to the Wasatch Trials Association. The object of Trials motorcycling is to go through a series of natural obstacle courses obstacles are the best, although at times some are manmade without putting your feet down or stopping the bike. The specially made bikes don't have seats, since riders spend their time standing on the pedals, urging the bike up enormous boulders, over big logs and around other natural barriers. tent from vanquished boys. "Yeah, t1 y used to be pretty mean, especially when I'd win," said the UVSC student who will be attending Utah State this fall. "When my dad and I would arrive at competitions, they'd all say, 'Hey, there's that girl.' They didn't know my name, but they f? , knew who I was." f "I'm still the only girl in Utah who rides, other than my sisters," Andrea said. Steven got his start in the sport before Andrea was born, when an uncle and a "friend who lived down the road" got him interested. So Andrea took See DAVIS, C2 - LAKE Similar report to last week's ... bass action has slowed down. Fair to good UTAH White T success for the channel catfish by using shrimp, worms or stinkbaits ... best areas have been around Lincoln Point and Bird Island. The more time you spend on this lake the better you will learn the secret locations and habits of the different species of fish. Worms are your best bet to catch any one of several species of fish. For more information call Utah Lake State Park at or the DWR at (801) 489-567(801) 375-073- 1 HOBBLE CREEK & DIAMOND FORK RIVERS -- Lower water levels -e- specially through town. Access to parts of Diamond Fork may be a little difficult from Monks Hollow to Three Forks due to construction project The U.S. Forest a three-yeService has more information about the project Diamond Fork has been receiving light to moderate pressure and most anglers are using flies such as a hare's ear and pheasant tail pattern. ' They have been reporting fair success. .' SPRING LAKE & SALEM POND - ffcir fish1 ing using traditional baits. Archers should see plenty of deer this year 1993 " said Steve Flinders, The Daily Herald SALT LAKE CITY Archers out for the general archery buck deer hunt Saturday can expect more targets, buf they may have to alter their hunting strategies to deal with ' the dry conditions. Utah has enjoyed mild winters every year since a severe winter in 1993-9reduced many of the state's herds. "Deer numbers are as high as they've been since 4 big game coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. Archers pursuing those deer should find less competition, as a draw system started this year will help assure that hunting permits will not oversell. Since Utah went to a hunter cap in 97,000 1994p5)ormits for many of the division's five regions have I oversold almost every year. Flinders says archers - MILL HOLLOW RESERVOIR Fishing Is good. The fish average 10 inches in length. JORDAN RIVER - Fair success with worms in the deeper pools, light fishing pressure. PAYSON LAKES - Good fishing once you get out a little deeper into the lake and let your powerbait or worm float just off the bottom. - Settlement TOOELE COUNTY WATERS Canyon Reservoir was stocked this week, Fair to good fishing success. - Good FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR ' smallmouth oass fishing using crayfish-colore- d grubs anywhere in the reservoir with rocky structure. For larger fishuse a heavier jig head and work the combo into 20 feet of water. Rainbow trout fishing has slowed as fish move into deeper water. Kokanee salmon fishing is good to excefoot depths. Try llent with fish found at 45-6- 0 small fluorescent lures, with or without a dodger or popgear. Good areas include Skull Creek, Red Cliffs, Hideout Sheep Creek, Cedar Springs, Anvil Draw, Lowe Canyon and Squaw Hollow. Kokanee can be finicky this time of year, and best fishing is usually early morning. Lake trout fishing fair to good, but very spotty at Stateline, Linwood Bay, Sheep Creek, Mustang, Jarvies, Marsh Creek and Anvil Draw. Techniques include jigging just off the bottom, and trolling a flatfish or rapala 100 feet behind a down rigger or right on the bottom 100-fousing steel line. Concentrate at 70- - to limit trout lake The structure. over depths increased this year from three to four fish, only one over 28 inches. There are many small- - to medium-size- d lake trout in Flaming Gorge, so please tote advantage of the regulation change and harvest a few. should look to the high country for deer. The hot, dry summer has forced the animals high, where cooler temperatures and the best vegetation are found. They will be found mostly around watering and probably sources won't be very active during the heat of the day, he said. Flinders said one of the many bright spots in the state this season is the Northwestern Region, especially the Current on the LaSal and Abajo Mountains units in southeast Utah. And while deer numbers on the Cache Unit in northern Utah have increased from last haven't they year, rebounded from the winlike they ter of 1992-9once did. who For hunters Creek area. Deer production has been good in the region the past two years. Hunters who drew a coveted Southern Region tag should also find plenty of bucks. The number of bucks remaining in the region after last year's hunting seasons averaged 20 bucks per 100 does. There are some areas of the state where deer continue to struggle. Because of chronically low 3 haven't purchased a permit yet, there's still a chance to participate in this year's archery hunt. buck-to-do- e ratios, the archery hunt will be only five days See HUNT, C2 RECREATION BRIEFING ULCER event Saturday The BBTC is sponsoring the 16th annual Utah Lake Century affectionatley known Epic Ride on Saturday. This is as ULCER a bicycle ride for riders of all ages. There are three ride options: This American Century Utah option circumnavigates Lake over gently rolling hills (there are no major climbs!) through Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Elberta, Goshen, Genola, Springville, Provo, Vineyard, and back to American Fork. (Actual distance is about 105 miles.) "Bakers" Metric Century This option follows the American Century route to Springville where transportation is provided for you and your bike (for no extra cost) back to American Fork High School. (Actual distance is about 74 miles'.) An out and Challenger back ride following the American Century route to the first real stop, then back to American Fork High School. (Actual distance is about 46 miles.) All rides begin at American Fork High School, 510 N. 360 East (Caveman Blvd.), American Fork. Soccer teams sought The Utah Soccer Association will be accepting membership applications for new adult teams (men and women, age 19 and up) for the 2000 fall season. There are a limited amount of openings available. The deadline to register a team has been set for Aug. 28. League play is scheduled to start on Sept. The Daily Herald welcomes submissions to our Recreation page, which appears every Thursday. We invite readers to send in results of competitions, races, tournaments and games. Also, we will use notices about upcoming events such as fun runs, races, tournaments and city league play. PleaBe include the following information for . To For individual and further team registration information, call 263-816- Football sign-up- s set are now being held Sign-up- s the 2000 G.R.I.D. Kidz football This is program for ages a full contact tackle league with a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play. fee of $75 includes The sign-ua $25 refundable deposit on the return of all equipment, insurance, trophies and a G.R.I.D. Kidz p . For more information contact John at Hole-in-O- ne pro- What: When: Where: Names: (Team or individ- ual) Scores, times or standings: upcoming What: When: Where: Who to contact (Phone): report results, please vide the following: the informaPlease tion to ldeanheraldextra.com by noon Monday. Faxes also welcome at 801-Or you can mail the information to: Recreation editor, 1555 N. Freedom Blvd., P.O. Box 717, Provo, UT 84603 3 events: 9. for Tell us the score 5. ' Tournament on Sept. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Gladstan Gold Course in Payson. 373-856- for Habitat Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be sponsoring its Second Annual Charity Gold The affiliate is currently looking for up to 30 teams to play in the even. A donation of $125 per person, in a team of four, will go a long way in building Habit for See BRIEFS, C2 |
