Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i Hawaii Fishing News

Includes tax and postage FISHING HAWAII STYLE, VOL I *……$33.00 A Guide to Saltwater Angling - This is a must have for Hawaii’s fishers. This collection of techniques and tips has proven to be invaluable to all saltwater anglers around the world. With over 400 illustrations, Volume I includes both the basics and secret methods that should be a common heritage for all anglers. FISHING HAWAII STYLE, VOL II…….$33.00 Find out how to catch game fish of the shoreline and deep seas, and even shrimp crab, lobster and squid. Includes detailed descriptions of surfcasting for ulua (slide-baiting and dunking), drifting sand bars for ‘o'io, locating and catching deep-water snapper, fighting big game fish on light and heavy tackle, catching tuna at night under light, trolling green sticks, making and using…

Aloha is something that can be felt all throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The people of Hawai‘i thrive on human connection, whether it’s a gathering with the ‘ohana, a jam session, a fishing excursion or a casual cruise party at the beach. For the last several months, people have had to adjust to new ways of gathering in order to keep these traditions alive. Cameron Jacome, shaper and owner of Palafamala Paddles, knows the importance of keeping people connected during these challenging times. Originally from California, Cameron started shaping paddles when he lived with the Keahis about two decades ago. “They are a fishing family from Mala in Lahaina, Maui. Netting, diving and fishing of any kind is what that family loves. Pala, a small pan-fry fish, is the go-to for…

Boat Ramp Closure Updates Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor on Kaua‘i is considered “potentially hazardous” and slated for closure and repair work in October. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) reported that support beams for the Kukui‘ula ramp loading dock have delaminated. As a result, “the pier is sagging, creating a potentially hazardous situation.” The Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor is located southwest of Lihu‘e and has 10 vessel moorings, a washdown and a single lane ramp. A $292,292 Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) project contract for repairs was awarded to Sea Engineering Inc. Work is expected to start in mid-October and be completed by November. The launch ramp remains open, but will close when construction begins. Repairs to O‘ahu’s Hawai‘i Kai Maunalua Bay Small Boat Harbor ramp…

On July 15, 2020, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the findings of the “2020 Special Report on Fishing,” noting participation is still on the rise. The Outdoor Foundation and RBFF produced report, now in its 10th year, provides insights into demographics, the “leaky bucket” (the tendency to lose anglers each year), perceptions of fishing and more. “Thanks to the strong improvements in recruitment and reactivation, fishing participation is up again this year,” said RBFF President and CEO, Frank Peterson. “Better yet, the key audience segments we feel are tantamount to the future of fishing continue to see gains in overall participation and participation rate.” Key Findings 1. Participation is up to the highest rate since 2007. Seventeen percent of the total U.S. population participated in fishing in…

Some of the best features of HAWAII FISHING NEWS, in my opinion, are the photos of fisher families and friends with their catch. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that seems to be the case with each and every issue that gets published. There is another way to keep and share memories: through a gyotaku print. Fishermen in Japan created gyotaku prints to record their prized catches. The prints are created by pressing rice paper onto a fish that has been covered with ink or paint. In Hawai‘i, artist Naoki Hayashi began creating gyotaku prints at age 11 and has since refined and mastered his unique gyotaku process <https://gyotaku.com >. As an avid diver and fisher, Naoki views each gyotaku as a window into…

The variety and patterns of parrotfish range from bright green with lavender, turquoise blue with light pink, reddish brown, to black. The most commonly caught in our waters are the reddish-brown and the blue averaging two to five pounds. Caught year-round, the uhu are coral grazers (they actually bite off bits of coral as they go along) and as such are more easily speared than caught on hook and line. They’re especially easy targets at night, when they secrete a jelly-like mass that envelopes them as they seem to sleep. As divers skim the reefs shining their lights ahead of them, the uhu “cocoons” catch the light and glow, announcing their presence. Many fish eaters rank uhu at the top of the fish chart because its pale pink meat is…

Find More Tournament Info at <hawaiifishingnews.com> SHORECASTING TOURNAMENTS KAUAI FISHING FOR CHARITY TOURNAMENT FALL 2020 TBA* OAHU OBAKE TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 26th, 2020 (CANCELED)* OAHU OIO TOURNAMENT APRIL 2021 TBA* OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS HAWAII IT’S A WRAP TOURAMENT SEPTEMBER 18th-20th, 2020* MAUI C.A.S.T FOR KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT FALL 2020 TBA* HAWAII LAZY MARLIN HUNT MARCH 2021 TBA* HAWAII KONA KICK OFF JUNE 26th-27th, 2021* HAWAII FIRECRACKER OPEN JULY 3rd-4th, 2021* HAWAII KONA THROW DOWN JULY 6th-8th, 2021* HAWAII THE HAWAII LURE MAKERS CHALLENGE JULY 16th-18th, 2021* HAWAII HIBT AUGUST 7th-16th 2021* HAWAII SKINS MARLIN DERBY AUGUST 9th-11th, 2021* *Contingent upon COVID-19 Laws, Rules, & Guidlines Promote your event for free! Send all Tournament details: <hawaiifishingnews@gmail.com>…

Ahi Fever Strikes Again The Hilo Trollers pulled off a safe and successful combined Hilo Trollers and Eddie Doag Memorial Tournament on Sunday, July 19. The Trollers were playing catch-up after early season postponements, and it was an opportune time to honor the late Eddie Doag of the KEHAULANI, who had planned to run with the Hilo Trollers this season. Eddie’s Memorial Tournament attracted many captains and had the full support of the Hilo Trollers and organizational support from Dayton Sumiki of Goin Off Lures. The tournament was run as a benefit for the family. The end result certainly honored Eddie: family member Dennis Figueroa ran Eddie’s boat and captured the largest fish of the day, a 522.6-lb marlin. Additional prizes along with a healthy portion of the entry fees…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our islands, there were many concerns for everyone to consider. For the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) on Kaua‘i, one of those concerns was how to ensure a safe, responsible opening of the rainbow trout season. Rainbow trout fishing in Koke‘e has been a tradition for people not only from Kaua‘i, but from around the entire state of Hawai‘i since 1920. It is a fun family activity that many look forward to every year. At first, it seemed that there would be no way the season could open. Health and safety concerns regarding the potential spread of COVID-19 led DAR to believe that the easiest solution would be to postpone trout season for a year. In previous years,…

At the heart of what the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (the Council) does is hold decision-making meetings three to four times a year, where voting members gather to discuss and take action on fishery management issues for Hawai‘i, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Pacific Remote Island Areas. These Council meetings drive how Hawai‘i’s fisheries such as bottomfish and longline fisheries are managed. The next Council meeting is scheduled for September 15 to 17, 2020, when the Council will be making decisions on setting annual catch limits for uku and considering options on how to improve management on Hawai‘i’s small-boat pelagic fisheries. The meeting will be held virtually, providing an opportunity for fishermen to listen in and make public comment wherever they…

Personnel from the Coast Guard 14th District, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and The Marine Mammal Center partnered once again to transport four Hawaiian monk seals from Ke Kai Ola. The Marine Mammal Center’s hospital dedicated to the rehabilitation of Hawaiian Monk Seals, to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge for release. Located at the northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago, the Midway Atoll is a haven for millions of seabirds and over 60 Hawaiian monk seals. For more than 13 years, this collaboration of the Coast Guard, The Marine Mammal Center, and NOAA has yielded the successful rehabilitation and release of more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals across the archipelago. Annually, the Coast Guard transports an average of six marine mammals while also conducting other missions. “To return…

The gun was cleaned, oiled and safely locked away. Three months of accumulated mud had been scraped off the truck. Boots were oiled and frayed laces were replaced. All was in readiness for the next trip to the mountain, but that would be sometime in the future. As I mulled over the reality of the lengthy hiatus between the recently completed turkey hunting season and the opening of the next opportunity to go after gobblers, my thoughts drifted to past turkey hunting adventures. There was one that remained particularly clear in my mind. It was getting late and time to make a decision. Our Kupuna League softball team had practice scheduled for the next day, but it was seven days into the spring turkey season. I had yet to get…

Looking Forward COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding it, placed Hawai‘i’s fishing guides in an inauspicious situation. Suddenly, all of our future fishing trips disappeared and questions started to race through our minds: “How are we going to pay rent?”; “When is tourism coming back?”; “How are we going to buy food?” The bills didn’t just disappear like our bookings. We had zero income. How would we survive? With an uncertain future at hand, a group of guides decided to do what we do best — fish! We teamed up and joined forces to promote fishing in Hawai‘i via YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms such as <www.keaweadventures.com>. What we needed was content. With a few calls and text messages, we started our quest to promote fishing to…

In the hope of helping combat plastic pollution using cleanup, prevention and measurable impact and job creation, smart tech is being trialed at Ala Wai Harbor. Hawai‘i Volcanic Water sponsored two Seabin units for Honolulu’s Ala Wai Harbor. Seabins, of the Seabin Project, are a cross between a trash bin and a pool skimmer, invented by Pete Ceglinski and Andrew Turton of Australian clean-tech startup. Seabin units are mounted onto pontoons, slightly below the water’s surface, and suck the water through and out the bottom, catching marine debris, including microplastics and microfibers. In addition, the Seabin filters 158,503 gallons per day absorbing oily pollutants that may be found on the water’s surface. “We are proud to be a part of this amazing project contributing to a cleaner and greener Hawai‘i,”…

One day, I decided to try something a little different. I received a message from my buddy J. R. about taking our families fishing at a stocked pond. At first, I thought he was talking about Lake Wilson, but boy, was I wrong. After dropping a pin on Ali‘i Agricultural Farms, I realized that I’d visited this place once before in the past. Things were still under construction then but now they were complete. After my son woke up from his nap, we made the 15-minute drive into Wahiawa and saw the banners that read “Recreational Fishing” on the right. My first thoughts as we pulled in were of pure shock. This place was popular! The parking area offers adequate space for all patrons. The layout of the property prooved…

For letters, with photos, received during September we will send you a NEW SURPRISE gift made especially for HFN — our way of saying “thanks for sharing your catch!” …Hana pa‘a, Carrie Send to: P.O. Box 25488, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825 or e-mail: <hawaiifishingnews@gmail.com> Aloha HFN, This is my sister, Taniel. She recently came out boat trolling with us and we got lucky. This was her first ono. It gave her a good, hard fight but she still got it to the boat! I was happy for her. Mahalo, Kaimana Nakamura North Kohala, Hawai‘i Hi HFN, I was out at South Point with a couple of friends, when I first shot a 30-pounder. Then I went out for a second dive and shot a 20-pounder off the back of a Galapagos…