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I headed to south Maui with a few good friends to see if we could find some fish off the yaks. The day started off pretty slow. I had a hard time finding bait and only ended up getting one nice ‘opelu. My friend was having better luck and gave me a few more. I walked those baits up and down for hours with no bites. Finally, around noon I took my first strike and landed a nice 10-lb uku. I was stoked to get something in the bag. The conditions were still nice so I worked the area a bit longer. I was starting to think the pelagics were just not biting today when my reel took off. I looked back and saw a big splash, and then things…

Billfish • Ahi • Aku • Mahimahi • Ono Plus, Four Exciting True Tales to Stimulate Your Inner Sense For Blue Water Adventure Over 80 pages with an unprecedented collection of the best “how to” articles, from over a dozen of Hawaii’s best offshore fishermen. Get on board with some of Hawaii’s top meat hunters as they explain how they rig for the ocean’s top of the food chain predators. How they read and follow the birds to put more fish in the box. Now that you've caught it, here’s the best way to cut it… plus HFN’s most popular way to prepare and serve it. These best-kept secrets are now revealed in this new book, gathered from the files of HAWAII FISHING NEWS to make you a more successful…

Hilo Trollers August 2021 Tournament Results The Hilo Trollers ran their August tournament on Sunday, August 8. Eleven boaters participated, and a good time was had by all. Eight of the 11 caught fish, and some very nice-sized fish came up. Five ‘ahi, nine ono and one mahimahi were weighed. No marlin were landed. The largest ‘ahi and largest fish overall was a 118.2-lb ‘ahi landed on the TAKO EYE by Capt. Matt Castro and crew. The TAKO EYE landed the only, and hence largest, mahimahi and took Grand Champion honors for bringing in 229.7 lbs of flag fish including two ‘ahi and one mahimahi. With 16.7 lbs of marine trash, the TAKO EYE also edged out other boats for the ‘Opala Award. The largest ono was a 39.7-lb fish…

It is not a secret that the local fishing communities have extensive first-hand knowledge of the ocean. These communities have relied on the sea for generations as part of their identity and well-being. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not always been captured or considered in Western science and management. In 2009, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (the Council) shifted toward place-based fishery ecosystem plans, allowing the agency to better support communities through new institutional frameworks. The shift resulted in the development of activities and programs that engage communities to share, understand and document traditional resource management practices and knowledge. In 2016, the Council supported Pacific Coastal Research and Planning’s project to map coral reef fisheries of the Mariana Islands. The project included workshops that captured traditional knowledge using both…

Step 1. Open abdominal cavity, being careful not to cut into stomach and intestines. Remove entrails, gills and kidneys along backbone. Rinse fish thoroughly, inside and out. Step 2. Hold pelvic fin with free hand, and cut off pelvic and pectoral fins on each side. Follow the underlying bone structure, and cut up to the upper rear portion of the gill plates. Step 3. Before skinning fish, remove belly on both sides because the skin does not come off easily from the belly. Step 4. Make shallow cuts just under the skin along the base of dorsal and anal fins as well as caudal peduncle. Also make a shallow cut through the skin from upper rear of gill plate to the dorsal fin, angling slightly forward as shown. Step 5.…

From now through the end of December, you won’t want to throw back your ta‘ape! Yep, you read that right. You’ll want to keep those gold-and blue-striped snapper in your cooler because Conservation International Hawai‘i and HAWAII FISHING NEWS are teaming up to put on the 2021 Virtual Ta‘ape Throw Down and you’ll have a chance to win some amazing prizes! For the fishers out there who know where the ta‘ape schools are, this challenge could be your time to shine. To enter, join our Facebook page, <@2021 Virtual Ta‘ape Throw Down>, and follow the official rules. Luckily, there are multiple ways to win prizes, and this contest is for people who love to fish for and cook ta‘ape! The Virtual Ta‘ape Throw Down is just one of the ways…

My Uncle Chad invited me to go kayak fishing with him and his buddy. We started heading out before the sun came up to catch akule and ‘opelu for bait, and finally found some ‘opelu 400 yards offshore. I started to troll one and moments later, “FISH ON!” My first bull mahimahi on the line. I managed to land it despite of the tangled mess I had. I was stoked and I put another ‘opelu on the hook to try for another. One hour later, my reel screams, “FISH ON” again! The fight was longer and I noticed it was coming from the bottom and I was thinking it was an uku. I looked down and saw silver with yellow fins and a big eye—and I already knew that shibi…

Bruce Baker invited Bruce Naffziger from Idaho and the “Splash!” family to camp on Big Island country cliffs. Bruce N., a Vietnam vet, is an amputee with a prosthetic leg. Fortunately, when we arrived just before dark, Bruce B.’s campsite was already set up and tight. The purpose of the trip was to see kite-flying and drone-fishing techniques. Catching an ulua was also a goal, and Bruce B. wanted to share his frustration with some visiting fishermen’s behavior and his insights on pono ulua fishing. Bruce N. used to live on the Big Island and fish for big ulua, mostly with flaglines from shoreline caves in Lower Puna. Bruce B. lives near the shore, is retired and, at 73 years of age, fishes a lot. His motto is, “Just got…

This past summer, when things started to feel a little safer again (before the “second wave”), I decided to go on a last-minute trip to Florida for the ICAST Show, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. ICAST, an acronym for International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, showcases innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. I was invited by HAWAII FISHING NEWS to attend the event as media. Little did I know, it would become an opportunity for me to experience the world of fishing in a way I couldn’t have imagined. I not only got to know the amazing team behind HFN, but also was introduced to a whole new network of people in the fishing industry from across the United States, many of whom share some type of connection…

  Dolphin Fish Mahimahi is the fish most tourists equate with Hawai’i. Because its meat is sweet and mild, even non-fish lovers will like it. The firm, yet moist arid flaky mahimahi meat adapts well to all cooking methods. It is delicious simply prepared—sautéed and served with lemon and butter—or dressed up in the most elegant manner. Mahimahi is available all year around. but is most abundant in spring and fall. The average mahi caught weighs 15 to 25 pounds. Busy Day Mahimahi Mexicano INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds mahimahi fillets, cut into 1½-inch cubes1 tablespoon oil1 clove garlic, minced1 small onion, chunked2 small green peppers, seeded and chunked1 cup of your favorite salsa or Garlic Salsa PREPARATION Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic, onion and…

For letters, with photos, received during October 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, I was trolling a live ‘opelu in my kayak in the waters outside of the airport in about 200 feet of water. The 29-lb ono came up and hit the only ‘opelu I got on the way out. After the initial run, the eye on the top of my pole came off and stayed on the line between the first two guides. While it was running, I took the time to slip it back in place, then spent seven minutes reeling the ono in.…

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, R, RN, S, SS, U, UU, VV, X, ZZ DISCONTINUED: HAWAII QQ, MAUI LA MISSING FADS MAUI Q, CC, DD, JJ, SO, K, FF, N, NL HAWAII XX, KH, HK, F, C, D, OT, TT OAHU S, R, U, V, T, CO, HH, P, BO, J, II KAUAI PP, KK, BB, DK, Z, WK FOR LOCATIONS: WWW.HIMB.HAWAII.EDU/FADS CIGUATERA *2017 REPORTED CASE COUNT TIDE VARIATIONS FROM HONOLULU TIMES LISTED TO DETERMINE THE TIME OF THE HIGH AND LOW TIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING PLACES, (+) ADD OR (-) SUBTRACT HOURS AND MINUTES FROM HONOLULU TIME LISTED. HAWAII FISHING NEWS (ISSN 0194-65IX) published monthly, HAWAII FISHING NEWS, 6650 Hawai‘i…

I booked an 8-hour trip with Die Hard Sportfishing out of legendary old Lahaina Harbor for September 14. They texted on September 13 that we were leaving at 12 a.m. I checked in with Capt. Fuzzy and first mate Andy at 11:40 p.m. and we were off the dock by midnight. The plan was to make live bait because Capt. Fuzzy likes to fish live bait, and then head out to the first FAD buoy on the other side of Lana‘i. We made about 20-40 pieces of mixed bait. Some were big and some were decent size. Of course, there were sharks in the mix. After about an hour we headed offshore pulling up to the first buoy at gray light. With two live baits in the water, the captain…

USE 5-TO 7-INCH SKIRTS ON MAHIMAHI LURES Game Plan: Mahimahi Action With more and more people recognizing that catching a good-sized mahimahi can be as much, if not more, fun than landing a big marlin or tuna, there are a few things that you might want to consider when preparing for a day of hunting and chasing down that big bull or cow so you, too, can say that you put a few big ones in your box. One of the most important things for any successful fishing trip is your preparation. In some cases, this preparation can start as early as your previous trip by noting what techniques have worked, where the action may have been and what type of bait fish were most prevalent in the area. Try…

Late in August, my two younger brothers, Royce Torres-Torioka and Tobias Naihe, and I went fishing on Kona’s south coast shoreline. We wanted to catch some live bait to slide on our four poles, that we strategically placed throughout the bay and at the point where we were camping. My brothers and I found good looking grounds to throw net. The only problem was that the grounds were 7 to 9 feet deep. Royce gathered his 10-foot red and clear striped throw net and, from a rock that was approximately 12 feet high, threw a perfect circle that blanketed a school of fish. Once the net hit the water, Tobias and I immediately jumped in with our goggles on and gathered the net. We only had four poles set, so…

On August 22, the Fishing and Boating Committee at the Outrigger Canoe Club (OCC) got together to host the 11th Annual Fishing Tournament. Members and their guests were able to enter either the Motorboat, Human-Powered or Shore Angler division. The top three winners in each category were awarded gift cards to POP Fishing and Marine, and everyone who entered walked away with swag from HAWAII FISHING NEWS, Shimano, the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and Okuma. This year, awards were held outdoors at the OCC snack bar. We were very fortunate to have amazing raffle items donated by HAWAII FISHING NEWS, Shimano, Izuo Brothers, West Marine, Puakea Designs and Todd Bradley, so every angler walked away with something special. Puakea Designs donated a brand-new outrigger paddle; POP Fishing and Marine donated several…

It’s time to get ready for the fall game-bird hunting season, and I know of no better way than to visit a skeet range. While skeet shooting is, in fact, an enjoyable pastime anytime of the year, now is an opportune time to get the kinks out before venturing afield. The shotgun-shooting sport of skeet originated in its current form in 1923. The name skeet is derived from the Norwegian word for “shoot.” Skeet was meant to simulate the action of bird hunting more closely than the existing, and still more popular, related shooting sport of trap. Trap targets are all thrown down range, simulating random flights of outgoing birds. In addition to those down-range departing bird flights, skeet targets simulate incoming and crossing bird flight patterns, as well. Let’s…

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  More Tournament Info at <hawaiifishingnews.com> SHORECASTING TOURNAMENTS OAHU: OBAKE TOURNAMENT 2021 CANCELLED* VIRTUAL TOURNAMENTS ALL HAWAII: LOKAHI UKU VIRTUAL TOURNAMENTJanuary 1st - December 31st, 2021* _____________________ ALL HAWAII: 2021 Virtual Ta‘ape Throw DownOctober 1st - January 3rd, 2021* OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS MAUI: C.A.S.T FOR KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT 2021 TBA* _____________________  MAUI: VETERANS DAY INVITATIONAL KAYAK CLASH November 2021 TBA* _____________________  HAWAII: LAZY MARLIN HUNTApril 1st - 3rd, 2022* _____________________  HAWAII: KONA KICK OFFJune 25th - 26th, 2022* _____________________  HAWAII: FIRECRACKER OPENJuly 2nd - 3rd, 2022* ______________________________ *Contingent upon COVID-19 Laws, Rules, & Guidelines Promote your event for free! Send all Tournament details: <hawaiifishingnews@gmail.com>…