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Is the title of this article describing an alien? No, just an octopus. Locally, octopus is called “squid.” This shell-less mollusk is also known as tako (Japanese) and he‘e (Hawaiian). Octopus: The Predator At first glance, whether seen in a fish market or at an aquarium, an octopus resembles a blob with multiple elongated legs. The Hawaiian proverb “He he‘e ka i‘a, he i‘a kino palupalu” refers to a weak person resembling an octopus, a soft-bodied creature with no backbone. In spite of having no internal skeleton, no hard shell, no sharp spine and no claws, octopus have successfully inhabited the shallow oceans. Many biologists view them as a combination of a “mean killing machine” and Houdini inhabiting the near-shore habitat. Their well-developed nervous system is responsible for their success.…

The week after I graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, I got a call from my childhood friend Josh. He was visiting Hawai‘i with his family and wanted to go fishing and catch up because we hadn’t seen each other in years. Josh had low expectations and mentioned he was just stoked to cruise around on my new 12’ Livingston skiff. Due to time constraints, we decided it would be best to fish Town-side, close to where I live. We woke up early and met up with my friend Spencer at Ala Moana launch ramp at around 5:30 a.m. We set out and started trolling at about seven knots on the 40-fathom ledge with my two go-to lures—a 5½-inch sardine-colored Nomad DTX and a 5-inch blue-and-pink KC lure.…

On Father’s Day, we arrived at our fishing spot at 3 a.m. to catch live bait. Once caught, we slid the baits out. At 6 a.m., one of my poles went down and ended up getting pinned down. My other pole just went slack, and I saw the line swinging to the right. I grabbed the pole to set the hook, and the fish took off. I didn’t know what I’d hooked. I had a monk seal in mind because one of the boys said he’d seen one. There is a shelf in the area and I wasn’t about to get hung up again, so I decided to walk out into the water. I still didn’t know what I had but, Kahala popped into my head. A shibi was the…

Imagine swimming 1,200 miles round-trip to bring new life into the world. While an impossible feat for humans, this is exactly what Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, do each year. When they do make this migration, NOAA Fisheries is there to track them—but we could use your help! Honu that live around the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) migrate to the French Frigate Shoals in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument during the spring. They use the earth’s magnetic field to navigate to the beaches where they were born. There, they mate and lay eggs. More than 90 percent of all honu nest at French Frigate Shoals, the rest nest at other areas within the Hawaiian Islands. Since 1973, NOAA Fisheries biologists have been monitoring honu nesting activity during their summer…

I am a full-time student majoring in Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University and the founder of Fiyah Flies. It’s a small local business based out of Kaua‘i that distributes handmade lures for saltwater predators. My flies are field-tested and proven to last through numerous fishing adventures. I have a vast amount of colors ranging from all black or white to imitations of local baitfish such as ‘oama, hinalea and ‘opelu. I also make custom-colored flies for fishermen that want lures more personally related to them. Being an avid fisherman, I was hooked on fishing during the early years of my life. I learned the basics from my family. Over time, I used shrimp to grubs, and now lures. Seeing the different colors and action that lures brought intrigued me.…

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THE STINGRAY AND ME It was a long drive to the North Shore. I was invited to tag along by classmate Doug and his friend Ed to go spearing on the reefs near Mokule‘ia. Doug was a strong swimmer, a member of the high school swim team and an experienced diver. His friend was also a swim team member. I had done some “spearing” in the shallow and safe waters of Waikiki’s San Souci Beach with my homemade speargun, but now I had a chance to see some “real” action with my experienced friends. They had brought an extra set of equipment for me to use. Although the flippers were a bit too large and the mask didn’t quite fit, I was ready to follow, armed with a 4-foot spear.…

Oopu Stream Water Fight A lot has been going on regarding the ongoing east Maui stream water fight. The state Commission on Water Resource Management issued a decision, and the court ruled in the Sierra Club’s favor that Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) needs to conduct a contested case hearing. At stake is the water for freshwater aquatic life like ‘o‘opu and ‘opae. There are five species of ‘o‘opu in the world, and four are found in Hawai‘i streams. Mike Kido, an expert in stream biology and ecology, spent days along the Maui streams to draft an expert court report for the Sierra Club’s case. Mike testified on biological integrity of streams. He explained the life cycle of the amphimodrous species that swim between fresh water and ocean…

A few weeks ago, I got the chance to meet and talk story with Calvin Lai Jr., known by many as Cal. He had just returned from taking his new boat for its first cruise with his dad. “We went holoholo, troll for ono, and I did a bit of spearfishing. Not my dad; he’s too old for that now,” he said as he laughed. Cal’s grandpa, Caesar Rubio, taught him how to spearfish. The sport runs deep in his family. Cal has been competing in different tournaments throughout the years, and I was pretty excited to learn more about the latest Freshwater National Spearfishing event held in Arizona on April 4, 2021. “It was my first time diving in Arizona, Lake Pleasant. What I had read about it was…

Information to Hike, Hunt and Explore Hawai‘i’s Outdoors is Now in Your Hands The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), is pleased to announce that information about trails and areas managed by DOFAW (totaling over one million acres, roughly a quarter of the land area in Hawai‘i) is now on the app OuterSpatial. Download the app at the links below or scan our QR code with your smartphone camera. Want to learn more before you download? Visit the Hawai‘i Community page on the OutersrSpatial website at <https://outerspatial.link/hawaii>. OuterSpatial is your guide to Hawai‘i’s recreational trails and hunting areas. To explore your trails, hunting areas, and natural resources, download OuterSpatial. Your guide to Hawai‘i’s outdoors is now in your hands. Know before you go: OuterSpatial’s…

Aku & Kawakawa Skipjack & Wavy-Back Skipjack Tuna Aku are important for food, sport and bait. They are tough fighters and fun to catch. Traveling in large schools, they provide opportunities for lots of action. Live aku are often dragged behind sportfishing boats, as the aku’s dancing and diving are known to attract marlin. For many mainland anglers, an aku is the biggest fish they’ve ever caught, and so it’s unbelievable to them that these fish are used here in Hawai‘i as bait. During summer months, some schools are full of 20-pounders, but most aku average from 3 to 6 pounds during summer and from 8 to 10 pounds the rest of the year. They are marketed whole, dressed or chunked. Raw aku meat is red, and its taste is…

For letters, with photos, received during AUGUST 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! I launched my kayak at Makena Landing at 5:30 a.m. and started looking for ‘opelu—as I always do. I had a hard time finding bait, and only caught two. At 8 a.m., I decided to troll to Molokini. When I got to 230 feet my reel started to scream! It almost took all my line! I had to tie my drag even more to slow down the fish. By the way it was fighting, I knew I had my first shibi of the year on…

FISHING FADS CURRENT UPDATE Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology RECENTLY DEPLOYED: A, AA, B, CK, E, EK, G, GG, HO, HS, LL, M, MC, MM, RN, S, SS, UU, VV, X, XX, ZZ, DISCONTINUED: HAWAII QQ, MAUI LA MISSING FADS: MAUI CC, DD, FF, JJ, K, N, NL, Q, SO HAWAII C, D, F, HK, KH, OT, TT OAHU BO, CO, HH, II, J, P, R, T, U, V, KAUAI BB, DK, KK, PP, WK, Z FOR LOCATIONS: WWW.HIMB.HAWAII.EDU/FADS CIGUATERA *2017 REPORTED CASE COUNT (NO. / COUNTY / ISLAND) 0 / HAWAII / BIG ISLAND 6 / HONOLULU / OAHU 8 / KAUAI / KAUAI 3 / MAUI / MAUI, LANAI, MOLOKAI TIDE VARIATIONS FROM HONOLULU TIMES LISTED TO DETERMINE THE TIME OF THE HIGH AND LOW TIDES FOR THE…

2-lb 1.6-oz Whitespotted Surgeonfish It was a hot, sunny Thursday afternoon in Pahala, Ka‘u. I’d just finished working on my Papa’s coffee farm, and my cousins and I decided to head down to Punalu‘u Black-sand Beach. When we got to Punalu‘u, we drove in the back toward “Nenue Island.” I walked along the beach with my 7-foot net that I got from Hana Pa‘a Hawaii until I found the perfect spot. I watched the waves roll in as I waited for the perfect time to throw. Once that perfect wave came, I threw my net. I pa‘ipa‘i (slapped) the water and then picked up my net. As I was picking up my net, I noticed an ‘api (whitespotted surgeonfish). The excitement that came when I noticed how big the fish…

I planned a fishing trip with two of my daughters, Kylie and Nyden. On June 13, 2021, we left home to start our adventure. After driving for a little more than an hour, we reached Honokohau Harbor. There we set up our 17-foot Ali‘i Kai boat and launched by 5 a.m. The ocean was a bit miserable due to a southwest wind. At first light, I started to drop my lures. We were in search of a big fish. After only 20 minutes of trolling, my long ’rigger started to scream. I cleared the lines and got my girls situated. Reeling this fish up was a battle, so we took turns. After 40 minutes, I grabbed the leader and Kylie gaffed the ‘ahi in the gill plate. That’s when the…

Hilo Trollers News The Hilo Trollers’ July monthly tournament scheduled for Sunday, July 4, was postponed due to “Small Craft Advisories” posted by NOAA Weather Service through 6 a.m. on Sunday morning. Trollers’ rules are clear: safety must come first. If a Small Craft Advisory is posted after 6 p.m. the night before the tournament, there is an automatic postponement, as participants would normally start fishing by 5:30 a.m. and captains and crew need adequate notification. The weather turned nice Sunday morning, so many captains went fishing for the holiday anyway since they were already iced down and had crew commitments. All the captains received the postponement call from the secretary graciously and the tournament was rescheduled for July 18. The results of July’s tournament will appear in the September…

Along with the pandemic and elections, the year 2020 will be known as a time in American history for its active focus on the need for fairer treatment of all by the nation’s laws. On his first day in office, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed an Executive Order (EO) that promised to “advanc[e] equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.” Since January 2021, President Biden has announced two more EOs to reinforce this important cause. Additionally, the Biden administration includes women and racial minorities in positions historically held by white men. As diversity of federal leadership progresses, hope increases that the Hawai‘i’s fishing community may benefit. More than 75 percent of the region’s…

The 2021 Hawai‘i Legislature session has ended, but the fishing and boating laws passed will have long-term effects. With much fanfare, Governor David Ige signed nine ocean bills into law on World Oceans Day, June 8th. Without covering the bait, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) resource, Chairperson Suzanne Case revealed the hook, which is Honomua: Marine 30x30 Initiative, a United Nations’ rollout for 30 percent of the world’s oceans to be off limits by 2030. Governor Ige was ebullient, saying, “On this World Oceans Day, Hawai‘i again shows great leadership in grappling with the threats and challenges our precious marine environments face. I deeply appreciate the legislature’s support of these measures which collectively advance protection, management, and stewardship of ocean resources well into the future.” Chair Case said,…

A Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) presentation on Mauna Kea predator control was made at the March 23, 2021 Hawai‘i County Game Management Advisory Commission (GMAC) meeting. Prior-year predator trapping results from each of two participating organizations—the DLNR, Forestry and Wildlife, and the Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Program, a combined DLNR/University of Hawai‘i function—were discussed. The stated purpose of the ongoing trapping operations is “to reduce feral cat, mongoose and rat populations in order to increase reproduction success for both native and non-native birds.” Two types of traps are deployed—lethal body-grip kill traps, and live-capture cage traps. It is believed the former significantly outnumber the latter. Minutes from the GMAC meeting indicated DLNR’s traps were located at 13 game-bird watering units (guzzlers), presumably on the southwestern slopes of…

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Find More Tournament Info at <hawaiifishingnews.com> SHORECASTING TOURNAMENTS OAHU: KEKUA 4 KIZ FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT August 13th - 15th 2021* ----------------------------- OAHU: OBAKE TOURNAMENT 2021 CANCELED* ----------------------------- HAWAII: S. TOKUNAGA ULUA CHALLENGE 2021 CANCELED* VIRTUAL TOURNAMENTS ALL HAWAII: LOKAHI UKU VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT January 1st - December 31st, 2021* ----------------------------- OAHU: OCC 10TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT August 2021 TBA* OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS MAUI: C.A.S.T FOR KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT 2021 TBA* ----------------------------- HAWAII: HIBT 2021 CANCELED* ----------------------------- HAWAII: BIG ISLAND MARLIN TOURNAMENT AUGUST 13th - 15th, 2021* ----------------------------- HAWAII: IT’S A WRAP TOURNAMENT September 10th - 12th, 2021* ----------------------------- HAWAII: THE PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN TAG & RELEASE TOURNAMENT (TART) September 13th - 17th, 2021* ----------------------------- MAUI: VETERANS DAY INVITATIONAL KAYAK CLASH November 2021 TBA* ----------------------------- *Contingent upon COVID-19 Laws, Rules, & Guidelines Promote your…