Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2020 i Hawaii Fishing News

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When my wife, Jackie, and I first started dating, I really put our relationship to the test with my spearfishing and fishing excursions. One of the first outings I took Jackie on was a bluewater spearfishing trip with two of my dive buddies, Dillen and Robin. We were still very inexperienced as a group hunting pelagics, but most of us had been in very rough water and dealt with sharks on occasion. This was a trip on the original SLAMMIN’ SALMON, a beat-up 11-foot rigid inflatable boat with a brand-new Yamaha 20 HP outboard. The trip was to Ka‘ena Point from the west side of O‘ahu, and the conditions were calling for 10 to 15-knot winds with a 3 to 4-foot swell. These were not ideal conditions. We were confident…

Years ago, HAWAII FISHING NEWS ran a cover article about taking daughters fishing; it pointed out that very often gals are not just great company, but also great anglers. Labor Day 2020 proved to be a classic example of an extraordinary day of female fishing. The NALU KEA is a comfortable boat with plenty of shade for the hot Kona summers. We don’t get many fishing days with our favorite wahine, so I jumped at the chance to take Cathie (my wife), Jaisy (my daughter) and Hilary Tagaloa (a fun friend) for a snorkeling adventure to Kealakekua Bay. This is the kind of thing an old guy like me can do without extra muscle. I was looking forward to the boat ride. The women announced that 10:30 a.m. was the…

Distanced education has been different, but it’s given us the chance to do more hands-on learning by getting to be outdoors. For our science project, we decided to compare our two favorite brands of lures: Rapala and Yo-Zuri. We fished the lures that had a similar size and color side-by-side for one hour every day for five days. The fish we caught most were po‘opa‘a, papio and lizardfish. All of the fish caught on day five were po‘opa‘a! The results of our experiment were that the Rapala lure caught five fish and the Yo-Zuri lure caught 13 fish. We learned that Yo-Zuri performed better than Rapala. If you can’t decide what brand of lure to buy, start with a small Yo-Zuri. They are reef fish slayers! In our opinion, both…

Part 1 of this series enumerated the following as state-listed game birds currently present on the island of Hawai‘i: doves (three species)–barred, spotted and mourning; francolins (three species)–black, Erckel’s and gray; pheasants (three species)–kalij, ring-necked and melanistic mutant (blue); quail (three species)–California valley, Gambel’s and Japanese; chukar partridge; chestnut-bellied sandgrouse; and Rio Grande turkey. Part 1 focused on the species of doves and francolins. Part 2 continues the discussion with a focus on each of the three listed pheasant and quail species. Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos): The kalij pheasant is a heavy, dark bluish-black colored bird with a sickle-shaped tail similar to that of domestic fowl. Its distinctive tail shape has earned it the local moniker of “mountain chicken.” Male birds have a body length of 10 to 12 inches and…

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I’ve been watching my husband, John (Instagram: @sonstorm_808), kayak fish for a while. He started 10 years ago. Recently, he started taking me with him, and immediately I was addicted. I started catching bait and getting into some bottomfish action. Now I enjoy being offshore, especially when the reel starts to sing. I have my own PENN Carnage rod and PENN Squall Level Wind reel. Lately, my reel has been singing more often than my husband’s. We have been kayak fishing a lot since we both got laid off from work at the hotel due to COVID-19. I have been blessed to fight a fish every time we go out. I’ve caught mahimahi, ono, kawakawa, uku and ulua. My personal best ono weighed 42-lbs. On this last outing, I caught…

I am lucky to have a father that taught me how to be comfortable in nature and how to fish. Over the last couple of decades, my father and I have been camping and fishing various sections of the Deschutes River, a major tributary of the Columbia River in Oregon. Most recently, we took a five-day trip from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. This 10-mile section is most easily accessed by drift boat, raft or even small kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Being on the water in Warm Springs brought back memories from my childhood. Sage filled the air as we started our adventure downriver. It’s been our recent tradition to crack open a beer and take in the sounds of nature. Osprey can be seen scanning the river for…

Lokahi Fishing App’s Monthly Tournaments During this time of coping with COVID-19, the Lokahi App team wanted to put some fun back into your lives. We see thousands of your posts on social media showing your awesome catches and feeding your families and friends. To reward you, the Lokahi Team has created a Monthly Virtual App Tournament where anyone can win. The app uses a random weight drawn to determine the winners of each category. We have an Offshore category with ‘ahi, marlin, ono, mahimahi, and aku; a deep bottom category with onaga, ehu, ‘opakapaka, uku; a shallow bottom category with goatfish, jacks, coastal pelagics, including akule and ‘opelu, and menpachi; and a shoreline Category with jacks, ‘o‘io, and menpachi. We’ve even created a “Mystery Fish” category where a random…

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (the Council) is staying busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting through virtual meetings to manage fisheries in the Western Pacific region. Here are some highlights from the Council’s September 2020 meeting. Offshore Energy Policy The Council adopted an Offshore Energy Policy that will provide guidance when matters arise. At its June 2020 meeting, the Council directed staff to draft a policy that considers the following: • Potential area closures around offshore wind areas would limit access to fishing grounds. • Wind turbines can act as fish aggregating devices and affect the annual migration patterns of yellowfin tuna. • Schools of juvenile fish around turbines can attract protected species such as seabirds. • Undersea cables from offshore wind farms will impact the bottom substrate…

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announced the 2020-2021 Game-Bird Hunting Season will begin Saturday, November 7, 2020, and run until Sunday, January 31, 2021. In compliance with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and to meet current state regulations, the last day for hunting mourning dove will be January 17, 2021. A valid hunting license and a game-bird stamp are required for all game-bird hunting on public and private lands. To purchase your hunting license or game-bird stamp, go to: <https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/>. Detailed information on hunting units throughout the islands, such as open days and other instructions can be found on the DOFAW website under “Hunting Announcements.” All game-bird hunters should be familiar with Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 13, Chapter 122, “Rules Regulating Game Bird…

Bottomfish management in the main Hawaiian Islands www.hawaiibottomfish.info Marine Weather Forecast Phone 973-4382 (Oahu) Division of Aquatic Resources Information Phone 973-4382 (Oahu) FAD Update Phone 848-2939 (Oahu) BOX JELLYFISH ALERT FOR SHORELINE ACTIVITIES Primary occurrence is the 9th, 10th and 11th days after the full moon, but can arrive a day early or remain a day after. Marine Weather Forecast Phone 973-4382 (Oahu) FISHING FORECAST OFFSHORE WATERS AHI—BIGEYE TUNA HEBI—SHORTBILL SPEARFISH KAMANU—RAINBOW RUNNER MAHI MAHI—DOLPHIN FISH BOTTOM FISH HAPUUPUU—SEA BASS LEHI—SNAPPER OPAKAPAKA—PINK SNAPPER COASTAL WATERS OPELU—MACKEREL SCAD INSHORE WATERS OMILU—BLUEFIN TREVALLY HAHALALU—YOUNG AKULE Winter-type severe weather in Hawai‘i waters begins this month. Some of the worst weather in the islands has occured in November. Mariners are cautioned that the change from good weather to bad weather can be fast. The…

With the pandemic canceling plans for multiple events around the state, the Outrigger Canoe Club (OCC) wanted to find a way to make their annual fishing tournament happen in accordance with local restrictions. Initially, the 10th Annual Outrigger Canoe Club Fishing Tournament was scheduled to run back in May, but was postponed. Organizers were inspired by Palafamala’s Virtual Fishing Tournament, and the OCC agreed to let the event go virtual in late August. That decision led to a huge success. As the tournament director, I wanted the focus to be on getting more keiki involved. The tournament committee and I really wanted to start a tradition for the youth that would last for years to come. In prior years, only a few kids had entered. We strongly believed this was…

Ko Olina Beach and Ramp Access Closure Battle On October 8, Ko Olina Resort received a violation notice from the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) to immediately reopen public access to their lagoon beaches, boat ramp facilities and public parking closed since March. Ko Olina management blamed the closures on financial distress due to COVID-19 protocol and concern for public safety. “Ko Olina deliberately shut down their public ramp because of the COVID-19 health risks [in] February of 2020, which was against the city and county requirements,” fisherman and public access advocate Rodney Ajifu told Splash! After the violation notice was received, Ko Olina announced that the boat ramp and parking would reopen on Monday, October 12. The reopening came after a successful activist…

Broadbill swordfish, or shutome, are the main target of the commercial longline fleet. Shutome is a high-profile fish on the auction block, popular with chefs and home cooks. It is mild yet tastes rich, and chefs appreciate its adaptability to various cooking methods. The firm flesh takes well to grilling or broiling, sautéing and stir-frying, but it can also be braised and poached successfully. Shutome is a migratory fish available yearround but most common from April through July. Billfish are moderately fatty, not as rich as tuna and not as lean as mahimahi or snapper. They are often used as sashimi or poke. Barbecued Swordfish Burgers 1 pound swordfish, cubed1 small onion, chopped2 slices white bread, torn into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons plain, non-fat yogurt2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1⁄4 teaspoon…

For letters, with photos, received during November 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> Dear HFN, After fishing for nine hours up and down the Penguin Bank, with only a small ono to show, we were stoked when the long ‘rigger came crashing down shortly after working a large pile of birds in the channel headed home. My nephew, Ronan Witherwax, was thrilled with catching his first big bull mahi. The fish took about 20 minutes to land and weighed-in at 40-lbs. That’s what keeps us heading back out. John Gregory Hawai‘i Kai, O ‘ahu Aloha Carrie, I caught my…