July 16, 2009

Commentary
Asian bait recipe making
carp an all-American
fishing favorite locally

By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service

 
     Carp are the Rodney Dangerfield of the American fishing scene.

     They are hugely popular -- revered even -- in much of the world’s sportfishing community. But here, we ignore them even though they grow huge in our waters, frequently bigger than any other sportfish in the fishery, fight hard, and are challenging to catch.
     Maybe, that’s the rub. They are hard to catch on traditional American fishing methods and baits.
     The availability of carp is increasingly being noticed by a growing legion of anglers, especially as other fisheries decline through reduced stocking programs and fishing pressure and the economy remains largely in the tank. People are noticing good, inexpensive fishing close to home.
     In the past, the carp were quietly caught by recent immigrants from Korea, Russia, England and other places around the world. These anglers reveled in the quality and untouched nature of Southern California’s carp fisheries. But that is changing.
     When someone catches a fish, especially a big fish, the action doesn’t go unnoticed at most fisheries, and soon these immigrants were explaining their gear and tactics, most brought from their homelands, to other anglers who’d never fished for carp before. Language barriers don’t seem exist among fishermen, and resourceful anglers are quick to figure out the game and adapt their gear to the task at hand.
     Today, American carp are gaining a new legion of admirers and probably would have more if the baits and tactics weren’t still a little mysterious.
     Clay Rutledge at Bob’s Bait in Bakersfield has been raving about a new bait he’s been carrying for carp fishing called Powder Bait. Not Power Bait, but Powder Bait with a D in it. It seems this bait and some specialty carp rigs have almost single-handedly made carp fishing as popular as catfish, bass, and striped bass fishing in the Southern San Joaquin Valley.
     At a first-ever month-long carp derby held through Bob’s Bait, Rutledge said he had over 470 entrants in June. This month’s catfish derby, the 32nd annual one through Bob’s, has about the same number of entries.
     Rutledge calls Powder Bait the “best carp bait there is. That dough bait is the bomb, and we sell a ton of it.”
     The bait is made by the owner of Chaeil Fishing Tackle in Hawthorne, Guang Lee, who brought the recipe from Korea in the 1970s when he immigrated here.
     Sammy Kim, who manages the bait and tackle distribution business, said it is a labor of love for his boss.
     “I don’t even know what’s in it. My boss has a special room where he makes it, mixing powder from beans and flower and…. I really have no idea, to be honest,” said Kim. The process is labor intensive, and Kim said it takes his boss two days to make just 50 bags of the powdered bait, and those bags are sold for only about $6 each at tackle shops throughout the state. Kim said it was a labor of love for his boss.
     The key with Powder Bait is to make the bait dough by mixing the powder with the water from the lake where you will be fishing. No your home tap water. Not Sparkletts. Not from bottled water in the ice chest. “That’s the most important thing,” said Rutledge.
     The rigging is also something completely alien to most American anglers. It consists of a weight (teardrop-shaped) covered with a spring or coil. Dangling from the weight are six small hooks on leaders. The dough is molded onto the weight and spring to form a golf-ball sized gob, and then the leaders and hooks and wrapped around the dough. The hooks are embedded into the dough so they are hidden. Then the rig is cast out where the carp are feeding or cruising.
     The carp peck at the dough ball and suck the small hooks into their mouth with the dough bait and they become hooked.
     “I’ve seen copies of this bait, but it’s not the same stuff,” said Rutledge. “I’ve been telling people it’s an ancient Korean secret and there was one week this spring when we sold 300 bags of the bait.”
     More and more anglers are getting hooked on the bait and specialty rigging for carp. Battle one six to 10-pounder and you’ll understand why.
     (Anglers who can’t find Powder Bait at their local tackle shop should ask the owner to order the bait and carp rigs from Chaeil Fishing Tackle at 800-900-8777. Chaeil is a wholesaler and the bait and rigs are not available directly to the public through the wholesaler.)

MWD board authorizes boat ramp
extension at Diamond Valley Lake

     Diamond Valley Lake could reopen for private boating by early next year. A launch ramp extension project was authorized by the Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors Tuesday this week and work could begin as early as October and be completed by February.
     Perhaps Southern California’s single best freshwater fishery, Diamond Valley Lake’s water level has been below the existing launch ramp since October last year. The dropping water level was caused by drought and an environmental decision that drastically reduced the amount of water that could be shipped south through the California Aqueduct.
     Before the environmental decision to protect Delta smelt, the reservoir reached full pool in 2006 (also during the drought), but since the smelt decision it has been declining ever since and it is now at just 43 percent of capacity.
     The ramp extension is the good news. The bad news is that local anglers are going to have to foot at least a portion of the bill through increased launch and user fees at Diamond Valley. These fees will gradually increase over the coming five years. The increasing fees are to help offset the costs of extending three lanes of the existing 11-lane ramp by 228 feet. MWD estimates increased parking and launch fees would help recover in the estimated $1.1 million in construction costs over the five-year period.
     It is possible increased fees could be averted if MWD can get other funding sources from grants or other funds. Don’t hold your breath that will happen in today’s economic climate.

Possible new world record
largemouth caught in Japan

     For those of you who might have missed this news, a possible new world record largemouth was caught in Japan on July 2 from Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, by angler Manabu Kurita. The fish weighed 22-pounds, five-ounces (10.12 kilograms) and would beat George Perry’s long-standing record of 22-4 caught back in 1932.
     Actually, since the International Game Fish Association requires that records be broken by two ounces, it would officially be listed as a tied to Perry’s fish.
     The Internet has been buzzing with news and photos of the catch, but details are still sketchy. Apparently it was caught on a live goldfish.
     George Kramer, Western Outdoor News’ long-time bass fishing columnist, wrote about the fish in last week’s edition of WON, and you can read more about the catch on George’s relatively new blog at www.KramerGoneFishing.com.

Mandatory spay-neuter bill
for pets held in committee

     Largely driven by California sportsmen and veterinary groups opposing SB 250, mandatory pet spay-neuter legislation working its way through the California legislature, the bill has been put in the suspense file.
     The legislation was on the fast track and passed the Senate last month and recently cleared the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. However, during a hearing on July 15, more than 100 opponents turned out and rallied afterwards. The bill remains “suspense file” which is where bills with a fiscal impact go. Once a bill has been placed there, legislators must vote to remove it before the bill can be considered again.
     “The turnout today as well as the calls, letters, and emails from sportsmen and dog enthusiasts made a difference,” said Rob Sexton, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) vice president for government affairs on Wednesday. “Although we’re not out of the woods yet, this kind of grassroots support is what can really get the attention of legislators.”
     The bill would essentially make it illegal to own a hunting dog or other pet that had not been neutered. Pet and sporting dog owners should continue to contact their state senators to oppose this horrible legislation.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

     JULY 16 RIVERSIDE QUAIL UNLIMITED FUND-RAISER: The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting its annual fund-raising dinner beginning 6 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at Vince’s Real Italian Spaghetti Restaurant, 1206, W. Holt Blvd., Ontario. Cost is $25 per person. For information or reservations, contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or via e-mail at gibbent@gte.net.
     JULY 17 DAN CARLISLE SHOOTING LESSIONS: Dan Carlisle, one of the finest multi-discipline shotgun shooters and instructors in the world, will be giving personalized 1 1/2-hour shotgun shooting lesions from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Corona. A lesson is $225, plus shells and targets, and can be shared by two shooters. For information and reservation, call Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises at 951-735-7981.
     JULY 18 YOUTH SAFARI DAY: Help expose youngsters who've never had a chance to experience the outdoors by rounding up neighborhood kids, inviting single moms, and bringing your own clan to the 14th Annual Youth Outdoor Safari Day, where they can learn to fish, rock climb, shoot .22s and shotguns, kayak, make quail calls, and identify wildlife. Registration begins at 7 a.m., Saturday, July 18 at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises in Norco. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     JULY 20 DAN CARLISLE SHOOTING LESSIONS: Dan Carlisle, one of the finest multi-discipline shotgun shooters and instructors in the world, will be giving personalized 1 1/2-hour shotgun shooting lesions from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Corona. A lesson is $225, plus shells and targets, and can be shared by two shooters. For information and reservation, call Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises at 951-735-7981.
     JULY 23 LAKE ELSINORE FISHING SEMINAR: George Kramer, one of Southern California’s most accomplished anglers and a popular bass fishing columnist for Western Outdoor News, will be giving a fishing seminar about his home water, Lake Elsinore, from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Thursday, July 23 at the Elsinore West Marina, 32700 Riverside Dr., Lake Elsinore. Admission is just $3 per angler, and includes a hot dog and soft drink, one free boat launch pass, raffle, and shoreline fishing until 10 p.m. For information, call 951-674-7730.
     JULY 25 WISTER VOLUNTER WORK DAY: Volunteers are needed to help do work on the new campground and do blind site maintenance at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area. Volunteers should meet at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Wildlife Area headquarters on Davis Road and Highway 111, Niland. Bring works glove, covered shots, lots of drinking water, hat, sun block and bug spray. For information, call Wister at 760-359-0577.
     AUGUST 1 WILD HOG HUNTING CLINIC: The Department of Fish and Game will be offering at wild hog hunting clinic at the Tejon Ranch, Lebec, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Cost is $40 per adult, with kids accompanying an adult free. Registration is on-line at www/dfg.ca.gov/huntered/advanced/index.asp or you can call 916-358-4356 to request a registration form.
     AUGUST 8 BIG GAME HUNTING SEMINAR: Hunting author Durwood Hollis and long-time big game guide Ron Gayer will be giving a five-hour big game hunting seminar beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Cost is $20 per person, with kids accompanying adults free. The seminar will cover non-resident tag drawing tips, hunting public and private land, do-it-your self hunting, game field care, home meat cutting, and preparing game for the taxidermist. Space is limited, call 909-605-3719 to reserve a spot.
     AUGUST 12 DOVE TUNE-UP SHOOT AND BARBECUE: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will have a dove tune-up shoot and barbecue beginning 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Triple B Clays, 831 Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte. (Where the 60 freeway crosses Rosemead Blvd.) The group will also have a drawing for a two-day dove-hog hunt at the Chimineas Ranch, a Department of Fish and Game wildlife area. Those who can’t attend the shoot can still purchase raffle tickets for the hunt. Information at www.qu.org, or via e-mail at sgvqu@onebox.com, voicemail or fax at 866-206-9070 x6715.
     AUGUST 15 UNITED ANGLERS CRAB FEED FUND-RAISER: United Anglers of Southern California will have Crab Feed and Open House fund-raiser on Saturday, August 15, at the new UASC office, 1933 Temple Ave., Signal Hill. Cost is $40 per person for dinner and door prize raffle. Contact UASC at 562-494-9900.
     AUGUST 15 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Aug. 30, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     AUGUST 15-16 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa gun show will tentatively be Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     AUGUST 20 CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION CHINO FUND-RAISER: A fund-raising dinner for the California Waterfowl Association will be held beginning 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Chino Fairgrounds, 5410 Edison Avenue, Chino. Cost is $65 per person or $105 per couple. Contact Jim Morton at 909- 391-6512 or go to www.calwaterfowl.org for an event flyer.
     AUGUST 22 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Aug. 29, Aug. 30, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     AUGUST 29 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Aug. 30, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     AUGUST 30 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     SEPTEMBER 5-6 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The remaining 2009 date for the Bakersfield gun show is Nov. 21-22. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
     SEPTEMBER 12 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     SEPTEMBER 12-13 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 7-8. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
     SEPTEMBER 26 UNITED ANGLERS POKER TOURNAMENT FUND-RAISER: United Anglers of Southern California is having a Poker Tournament fund-raiser Saturday, Sept. 26, at Pechanga Resort and Casinop, Temecula. Buy-in is $130 and includes lunch and raffle. Contact UASC at 562-494-9900.
     OCTOBER 3 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     OCTOBER 3-4 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar. Admission is $10. The next Del Mar gun show will tentatively be Dec. 12-13. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     OCTOBER 10 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2009 class dates are Nov. 7 and Dec. 12. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     OCTOBER 17 CAPING AND SKINNING SEMINAR: A free big game caping and skinning seminar will be held beginning 9 a.m. Saturday at Al’s Taxidermy Wildlife Art Studio, Apple Valley. Hunters going out-of-state can no-longer bring unskinned big game heads back to California because of Chronic Wasting Disease. This seminar will teach hunters how to properly remove caps in the field. Classes will also be held Oct. 24 and 31. Space is limited, call 760-961-2434 for reservations.
     OCTOBER 24-25 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is $10. The 2019 slate of shows in Ontario has not be set yet. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     OCTOBER 25 UNITED ANGLERS ANNUAL FUND-RAISING DINNER: United Anglers of Southern California will have its annual fund-raising dinner beginning 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach. The dinner will honor Beverly Ray. Dinner tickets are $100 per person. For information or reservations, call UASC at 562-494-9900.

CALENDAR RESOURCES

     For a complete list of HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES held throughout the state, including times, dates, and locations, go to the Department of Fish and Game’s web site at this address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx.
     For the rules and regulations on GRUNION RUNS, along with a complete schedule and the expected times of the runs, go to this web site address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/gruschd.asp

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

     The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:
     976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
     CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
     CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
     CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
     CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
     DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
     HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
     HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
     NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
     NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER): The Inland Empire Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, 7777 Victoria Gardens Lane, Rancho Cucamonga. Contact David Halbrook at 760-694-1191 or nrajrc@msn.com.
     NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
     ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
     ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
     PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
     PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
     REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
     RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
     SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
     SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
     TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com. The club’s web site is www.tcsportsmen.org.
     TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.