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The decision and environmental analysis documents detailing the proposals and their effects are available for review at Mendocino National Forest Supervisor's and Ranger District Offices.
One proposal concerns motorized access for dispersed camping (setting up camp for either overnight or day use in an area that has not been developed as a campground facility).
The decision will add 71 short user-created motorized routes to the existing Mendocino National Forest designated trail system. These routes would be managed as motorized trails to provide access to 66 frequently used dispersed camp sites. The routes are located in various areas across the forest and their total aggregate length is 7.7 miles.
The decision is subject to administrative review, and will not be final until the appeal process has concluded.
The second decision will eventually allow mixed use on a segment of forest road M3 from Ivory Mill Saddle to near West Crockett trailhead. Mixed-use allows use by both highway-legal and non-highway-legal vehicles and drivers. Currently only highway-legal vehicles are allowed. Total length of the segment is about 17.5 miles. This road is located on Grindstone Ranger District in Glenn County, California, about ten miles southwest of the community of Elk Creek.
The third decision revises the road management objective for Long Ridge Road (17N16) to be managed for high-clearance vehicles rather than low-clearance vehicles. Long Ridge Road is about 5.5 miles long, and is located in northeastern Lake County, about half-way between the Upper Lake and Stonyford Off-Highway Vehicle management areas.
The fourth decision is to close and decommission Off-Highway Vehicle Trail 68. Total length of the trail is about 2.7 miles. It is located in northern Lake County, about three miles east of Lake Pillsbury.
Locations where the decision and environmental analysis documents may be reviewed are:
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE/GRINDSTONE RANGER DISTRICT
825 N. Humboldt Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-3316; TTY (530) 934-7724
COVELO RANGER DISTRICT
78150 Covelo Road
Covelo, CA 95428
(707) 983-6118; TTY (707) 983-6123
UPPER LAKE RANGER DISTRICT
10025 Elk Mountain Road
Upper Lake, CA
(707) 275-2361 or 2363; TTY (707) 275-9524
Additional information regarding these proposed actions and how to provide comments can be obtained from the Mendocino National Forest route designation web page at www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino/projects/ohv/#status , or from Mike Van Dame at the Supervisor's Office: Email:
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The bass are moving into their winter pattern of slower movement and less feeding. Most of the anglers out this week have reported catching between three and six fish for their efforts.
Both the day and night fishing action is seeing this slow down. Live minnows are most likely to get you bit. For artificials, downsize and slow down. Drop shotting is an excellent choice for presentations this time of year.
The crappie bite has toughened up just a bit too. Anglers crowding in at Kono Tayee are catching crappie but rate the action as “slow.” Shag rock has only had an on-again/off-again bite. Shore anglers at Konocti are working hard to catch a few crappie. But, as usual goes over there, they’re catching a mixed bag. The hottest “gotta have” items for crappie are the Nitro Crappie Gems. Tip your favorite jig with one of these for added scent and flavor.
Catfish anglers have reported catching a few fish for many hours of fishing. Cut mackerel or nightcrawlers have accounted for the fish we’ve heard tell of. No specific locations stand out this week.
We will be closed on Christmas day to spend time with our families. We’re open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas eve for your last minute gift needs for the angler, hunter or firearms enthusiast on your list. And don’t forget – when you don’t know what to give, give a gift certificate.
From the staff here at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).
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Sophomores Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento) and Markins Anilus (Miami, FL) were selected on defense and freshman Jacob Laudenslayer (Modesto) was selected on offense.
Jacobs, who was named Bay Valley Conference defensive player of the year while playing on the defensive line, finished the season with 65 tackles and 11 sacks.
“I appreciate the honor and I owe it all to my teammates and I give God all the glory,” Jacobs said.
On his way to earning first team all-conference honors as a linebacker, Anilus recorded 90 tackles and 14 sacks.
“It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the best linebackers in the state of California,” Anilus said.
Laudenslayer was named Bay Valley Conference offensive player of the year for his performance as both a quarterback and receiver and was selected as all-state wide receiver. Laudenslayer accounted for 1,918 yards and 22 touchdowns.
“It is a great honor to be selected to the all-state team, especially considering all the great players playing in California,” Laudenslayer said.
Sophomore offensive lineman Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa) was selected to the JC Grid-Wire Academic All-American Team. Padilla, who was selected all-conference, carries a 3.9 GPA and is a Mathematics major.
“To have these young men selected for these teams is a great honor. It completes an already tremendous season,” Mendocino Head Coach Tom Gang said.
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Jumbo minnows reign supreme as big bass catchers this week. Lots of folks have reported fishing that depth between 12 and 20 feet with live minnows and catching plenty of fish from a 3 to 6 pounds. A few have had catches of bass between 6 and 9 pound with occasional double-digit bass in the mix as well. Rocky areas with depth to 20 feet are producing best. Some anglers have reported catching fish in shallow water at the north end of the lake using jigs and smaller swim baits.
Crappie anglers are crowding in at Kono Tayee and Shag Rock all day long. Konocti Harbor Resort is starting to liven up with a crappie bite first thing in the morning. (Dress warm!) There still isn’t any consistent action at Four Poles yet. Live minnows, Fin-S Shad and Panfish Assassin lures and simple old Crappie Jigs are working. Tip your lure with a wax worm or crappie gem for a better bite.
Folks hoping to tempt the catfish are taking advantage of lighter winds to drift jumbo minnows or cut baits over their favorite spots. Bass Alley, Jago Bay and Rattlesnake Island have all been mentioned this week. I can’t say that the catfish bite is hot, but you’ll probably get bit if you fish slowly and be consistent.
Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).
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