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Top 3 Emergency Preparedness Lights

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

coast emergency stretch lightAn emergency light or lantern should be compact, lightweight, powerful and pack a long battery life. Well, guess what — Coast emergency LEDs are just that! Here are our top 3 emergency preparedness lights, because let’s face it — sometimes bad things happen to good people.

1. Personal Emergency Light
This is a great item to have on hand for camping trips in underdeveloped areas of the wilderness. The 8 high-quality LEDs boast a whopping 17 lumen output and can be set to flashing red, solid red, area light and energy saving. The light runs on four AA batteries and has a 30-hour runtime, just in case help doesn’t immediately come.

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Washington Opens All Ocean Areas to Salmon Fishing

Friday, July 30th, 2010

ocean fishingJust when you thought ocean fishing in Washington couldn’t get any better, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife goes and drops this awesome bomb on you.

That’s right, Washington anglers – as of July 23, you’ll be able to fish for salmon along the Washington coast SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. According to WDFW ocean salmon fisheries manager Doug Milward, the number of coastal anglers has been low this year, which prompted the change in regulation.

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Top 3 Coast Home Gadgets

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

pocket tool boxI bet you think Coast is only good for durable, high-quality knives and LED lights. Right? You are so wrong. Coast has a great line of fun and useful household gadgets, as well. Here are our top 3 Coast home gadgets:

1. Laser Pointer
Not just for annoying teenagers in movie theaters anymore! The Coast laser pointer can be used in work presentations, for visual art projects, or for getting your cat some much needed exercise. With a high-quality red LED laser and three-hour battery life, this fun tool is a must-have.

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Oregon Ocean Sport Groundfish Closed Beyond 20 Fathoms

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

If you’re planning any Oregon ocean groundfishing this year, keep it close to shore. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced earlier this month that effective July 23, the fishery beyond the 20-fathom line will be closed to sport fishing. This is an attempt by the ODFW to minimize the catch-and-release mortality rate of yelloweye rockfish, which are considered overfished by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“Yelloweye catch has been up along the entire Oregon Coast,” ODFW sport groundfish program leader Lynn Mattes said in a press release.  “After consulting with the Sportfish Advisory Committee we decided to pull the fishery into 20 fathoms to protect yelloweye while still offering a fishery for other species.”

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Baker Lake Opens to Anglers for the First Time EVER

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

July brought good news for Washington fishing enthusiasts: Due to significantly high numbers of returning sockeye, Baker Lake is now open for salmon fishing! This is an unprecedented move on the part of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. According to a press release issued this month, Baker Lake has seen a return of more than 10,000 hatchery fish, well exceeding the goal of 6,300 set earlier in the year.

“People have been waiting a long time to be able to fish for sockeye salmon in Baker Lake,” said WDFW fish biologist Brett Barkdull. “This year’s run isn’t huge by historical standards, but we’ve exceeded our goals for both hatchery-reared sockeye and naturally spawning fish needed for production.”

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Basic Knife Safety

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Here at Coast we believe that a good knife is an essential tool for any outdoor enthusiast to possess. But a knife is just that – a tool. And like any tool, it’s important for the owner to know exactly how to safely use it. With that in mind, here are a few tips on basic knife handling safety.

1. Always hold the knife by the handle
This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people injure themselves by holding a knife by the blade. Any knife blade can be dangerous, but large hunting knives and skinning knives can be especially troublesome if handled incorrectly.

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Top 3 Outdoor Activities for August

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

August is pretty much your last chance to get outdoors and have an awesome summer adventure. Luckily for you, there are a number of great outdoor activities to get involved with during August. Can’t decide which to pick? No sweat. Here are Coast Portland’s picks for Top 3 Outdoor Activities for August. Enjoy!

1. Fall Chinook Seminar

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Rock Creek Hatchery Closed to Public

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Bittersweet news, Roseburg-area anglers! Rock Creek Hatchery, located east of I-5 between Roseburg and Sutherlin, is closing! According to a press release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Rock Creek Hatchery will be closed to the public through February 2011 due to the construction of a fish ladder.

Oregon coho migration in the fall of 2009 - Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon coho migration in the fall of 2009 - Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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