Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Hawaii Fishing News

A sign of the times, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that it’s common for recreational boaters today to use cell phones to call during a boating emergency. While Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) urges every vessel to have a working VHF radio with DSC (digital selective calling), the nation’s recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group also recognizes that cell phones are firmly embedded in boaters’ lives. But what happens when a boater tries to call 911 for emergency or routine on-water assistance? Will the call go to the closest, most relevant rescue agency for a swift response? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. But a provision in the recently passed Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization of Act of 2018 aims to improve reliability of the 911…

I grew up fly-fishing in Oregon, so it was second nature for me to take on ocean fishing when I moved to Hawai‘i. Being a paddler and training a lot on my OC-1 (outrigger canoe, one person), I figured canoe trolling would be a perfect way to have fun while putting in work. I usually paddle around Diamond Head, hooking awa, papio, ‘omilu, ‘aha and the occasional uku. This day, I decided to troll on a run from Hawai‘i Kai to the Outrigger Canoe Club (7 miles). It was late, 4:45 p.m., and the sun was expected to set at 5:50 p.m. I had plenty of time to make it by dark. . . unless, of course, I hooked a 60-lb ulua! I was using a Shimano Coltsniper Jerk bait…

“Splash!” asked Aarin Gross, the senior program manager, policy and operations, at Conservation International, some questions about the recreational fishing registry, permit and license feasibility study process. “Splash!”: Any comments on how the RPL study meetings went? Aarin: Each of the events has been different, but in general, the attendees have been engaged with each other and the event hosts during the various segments of the program. Some people have left early because they expected a public hearing run by a government agency rather than an interactive information exchange hosted by an informal study group. The people who have stayed for the discussions and the community input sessions toward the end of the program have been respectful to each other and thoughtful in their comments. For that reason, the study…

Top Blue Marlin for Lahaina Harbor The HINATEA finished with Lahaina Harbor’s top blue marlin for 2018, a 753.5-pounder captured by Garett Monsen. Garett was fishing with Capt. Greg France and deckman Chris Canaiy. Greg was headed back to the harbor from the K-buoy. They were in 150 fathoms of water heading toward the “Small Slides,” just north of the Palaoa Point Lighthouse, Lana‘i, when they got a strike on a Laceration Kraken lure rigged on the short-corner rod and running on the second wave. They were using 100-lb test line, and it took them an hour to land the fish. They only had problems during the last 50 feet. When they finally saw the fish, they spotted a 12- to 14-foot tiger shark right on it. The tiger was…

My back to a tree, a gun on my kneeI sit in the dark; there’s no one but me The sky up above is dotted with starsIt’s peaceful out here; no people or cars It brightens a bit; the stars start to fadeIt makes a man wonder how all this was made Just as my mind starts to wander and wobbleThe sound that I hear is the morning’s first gobble I reach for my call from that period of restIt’s time to put theory to actual test My yelp and a cluck grab Tommy’s attentionThe slate calling pot’s a clever invention He answers my call and gobbles once moreStill quite a ways distant; not like next door I reach for my call, but retract my touchMany say callers blabber too…

Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area Closed to Fishing The Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area (SFMA), O‘ahu, will be closed to fishing for one year, from January 1 through December 31, 2019. The SFMA encompasses the near-shore waters between the ‘Ewa wall of the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial and the Diamond Head Lighthouse, from the high-water mark on shore to a minimum seaward distance of 500 yards, or to the edge of the fringing reef if one occurs beyond 500 yards. The area is closed to fishing during odd-numbered years. “The periodic closure of Waikiki-Diamond Head SFMA to fishing is intended to give fish a temporary break from fishing pressure,” said Brian Neilson, acting administrator of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR).…

Aloha! I am stoked to send in this story to HFN. Catching this big bull mahimahi 8 miles south of O‘ahu was tons of fun and part of a killer family-and-friends fishing trip. We headed out on a Wednesday when we’d normally have been at work. The weather was too good to resist and most of us aren’t working because of the government shutdown, so we had time to go find some fish. We were hoping for striped marlin. We got a bill slap and one on for 30 seconds just after dawn, but then things slowed down for a while. A few hours passed while we looked for bird piles and got a few smaller mahimahi. At around 2 p.m. we saw some red-footed boobies that looked like they…

Another fun-filled Makena Landing Kayak Fishing Tournament has come and gone. I want to thank all of our sponsors and participants who supported this year’s gathering. Without you, this event wouldn’t be possible. It was a great event. Everyone in the family from grandchildren to grandparents enjoyed fishing together. Seeing the kids’ faces always makes the effort worth it. A lot of nice-sized fish came in, and everybody had fun. Most importantly, everyone came back safely. I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. Mahalo to all of the HFN ‘ohana for making us feel like a part of your ‘ohana. The following stories were written by some of the tournament participants. Enjoy! . . . Tai Leo Pagaduan 1st Place - Inshore Division “Three-time champion of Makena Landing Kayak…

Hilo Trollers News The Hilo Trollers held their annual spring meeting on Saturday, January 12. At the meeting, the 2019 board of directors was approved and will be listed in next month’s “Hilo Seawatch” column. The proposed 2019 tournament dates were also approved and are as follows: April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, and August 31 and September 1 (Labor Day Tournament). The 5 p.m. NOAA weather forecast for windward Big Island waters on the Saturday night before each scheduled tournament will determine whether the tournament is on or will be postponed to the following Sunday. If the forecast is for small-craft advisories, the tournament will be postponed. If advisories are posted after 5 p.m., or even during the tournament, the event will be postponed or…

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President Signs Modern Fish Act Supporting saltwater recreational fishing, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018, or more simply the Modern Fish Act (MFA), was signed into law on December 31, 2018, by President Donald Trump. The MFA signing affirmed that the 11 million saltwater fishermen in the United States are stakeholders in both the conservation and science of marine ecosystems. One of the big efforts of the MFA was to designate recreational fishing needs distinct from commercial fishing regulations and conservation efforts. The act seeks to give fish managers more tools for managing non-commercial catch rates, fishing population targets and harvest rules. It also adds allowances for traditional or cultural practices of native communities. It remains unclear how Native Hawaiian practices will be affected by the MFA. The…

Hi Chuck, It was a fun last day of 2018. Got blessed with some pupus for the New Year and, more importantly, got to enjoy it with my family and friends. Can’t wait for what 2019 has in store for me. Chad Yanagisawa My secret dive spot... Aloha HFN, Starting the year off with this ono while popping an FCL labo stick bait. This is my first ono ever caught popping for GT. Thank you, have a good day and a better tomorrow. Keaka Kamakana Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i Hey Guys! I caught this bad boy in the morning at Port Allen, while kayak fishing on January 6. We bottom fished and hooked a small moana. Rigged it for trolling for about a couple hours. No luck. We decided to head in…