Innholdsfortegnelse for February 1979 i Hawaii Fishing News

Many of you are probably wondering what ever happened to the campaign to SAVE THE ULUA. Let’s just say it has been on the back burner—simmering—while the volunteer campaign coordinator earned a living and re-grouped. Briefly, what has transpired, is the committee to Save the Ulua proposed a Resolution to the 1978 legislature, which pointed out that the use of gill nets had increased tremendously in recent years, and that unchecked gill netting was part of the cause of declining reef fish populations in Hawaii. Of course, the Resolution also pointed out the marked decline in Ulua catches across the State. What that Resolution asked was for the Division of Fish and Game to conduct public hearings all over the State to determine whether anything was wrong—whether if, in fact,…

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There are other ways to make bottomfishing spreaders than the one shown in HFN last month. We’ve used both of the ones shown in the diagrams that accompany this article and have done so satisfactorily for years. The wire used is #30 piano wire. It is quite thick., 08 inches, and can be quite difficult to work with. Fortunately, the bends needed are rather simple, though cutting the wire is a tough job. The diagrams are self-explanatory. To do the first spreader, start with a barrel swivel (3/0 or larger) and drill a hole through the barrel. Twist an eye into one end of the wire you’ll use, then slide it into the barrel. With the barrel still free to slide the length of the spreader, twist an eye into…

The meeting was called to order on January 2,1979 by President Bob Reed at 7:47 p.m. Eleven out of thirteen clubs were present. STANDING REPORTS 1. Minutes were read by Ellen Owens. 2. Preasurer reported that there was a balance of $440.0.0 in checking and $13.28 in savings 3. Mail was distributed by the Corresponding Secretary. 4. Safety and Standards—Bob Reed Eight fatalities in 1978—4 tourists 45 chamber treatments (down from 1977, due to educational programs by Sea Grant, various instructor groups, etc.) OLD BUSINESS 1. Innerspace—Gary Jung (a) Now have own P.O. Box—P. O Box 3061. Honolulu. HI 96802 (b) Advisory Committee will be forming within the next two weeks. Looking for hard workers who will do their jobs well Plans are underway for 1979 s Innerspace. 2. Memberships…

Each month the Hawaii Freshwater Fishing Association holds at least one club fishing tournament. At the end of the year, the first place tournament winners are eligible for what has become known as the “Tournament of Champions.” At six a.m. on January 6, 1979, ten of the thirteen eligible contestants gathered in the parking lot of Kemoo Farm Restaurant for the briefing. Instructions, were given by the weighmaster: “O.K. men, you can fish any part of the lake from Rose Street Slough to the Mouth of the North Fork. I will be in my boat on the lake all day and I want to get the fish weighed and released as quickly: as I can. Remember, only bass and tukes count, and they must be over thirteen inches long to…

THE WAY IT WAS SUBMITTED REQUESTING A REVIEW OF PRESENT STATUTES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF GILL NETS. WHEREAS, there is considerable concern amongst shoreline fishermen due to a serious decline in the number and size of gamefish in Hawaiian waters; and WHEREAS, the use of the gill net has been increasing steadily in recent years with the availability of a cheap, easy to maintain, lightweight monofilament gill net; and WHEREAS, decreased catches and increased availability has caused many net fishermen to use longer lengths of gill net in order to capture their usual quota; and WHEREAS, gill net fishing is non-selective and overfishing with gill nets can cause a serious decline in. reef fish stocks; and WHEREAS, the use of monofilament gill net has been banned in Alaska…

As I shook the hand of Cy Burgoyne, I realized the big French-Canadian was shaking all over. Who wouldn’t after four hours of intense fishing action? Coupled with the fact that the marlin on the end of the line was a feisty giant in her own element—the sea. Cy, a civile gineer and his family, had chosen the 41’ Hatteras, KCNA SEAFARI for a day of big game sportfishing. Date was Friday, January 5,1979. Captain Tom Rogers and crewman Captain Butch Kelly maneuvered KONA SEAFARI through the entrance of Honokohau Harbor toward the open ocean. Minutes later, they had picked up and rigged the live bait. Hook-up was at 8:45 a.m. Cy stayed with the big fish for four hours. Then son Paul, who is 25, took over the rod…

CHART + SIGHTING COMPASS + DEPTH RECORDER = FISH Onaga—King of the Snappers I should not be writing this article. It should be written by Charlie Yamamoto, or “Kamikaze” Kinisuka, or “Blackie” Nakai, or Charlie Mitimura, or George Imamura. These are a few of the really top bottom fishermen with years of experience and fabulous catches to prove it! Much of what I write in this article has been learned from other bottom fishermen and from a great deal of trial and error on the BETTY C II. It takes years of dropping lead in hundreds of places on thousands of days to develop the knowhow that results in catches that bring a nice hunk of the do re mi for fuel, oil and equipment. If lucky, catching red fish,…

The Hawaii Council of Diving Clubs will hold its annual “Diver of the Year” Awards banquet on Friday evening; February 16,1979 at 6:30 p.m at Sea Life Park. More than 400 people are expected to attend. All scuba divers in the community are cordially invited, whether they are members of a club or not. Visitors to the Islands are also welcome. In addition to a mouth watering meal, the program will include open viewing of the Hawaiian Reef Tank, presentation of the “Diver of the Year” award, a contest for the best decorated club table, installation of 1979 council officers and more than 100 door prizes. Tickets are $8.75 per person, and are available from local dive shops, members of local dive clubs or by mail from J. Omen, 733-B…

THE WAY IT CAME BACK REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO DETERMINE THE MEANS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN. WHEREAS, the ocean is one of Hawaii’s greatest natural assets, providing a variety of sea life for both food and recreation; and WHEREAS, in years past, it was possible to accommodate the needs of all fishermen, for the ocean was blessed with bountiful and variegated sea life; and WHEREAS, the waters throughout the State have experienced an increase in recreational and commerical fishing; and WHEREAS, in recent years the increased numbers of both commercial and recreational fishermen throughout the State have increased pressures on the marine resources; and WHEREAS, a reduction in the numbers and varieties of sea life…

On December 20,1978, Rope Nelson caught his 2500th marlin of his career. The angler was Bill Osborn of Kenai, Alaska, and the marlin weighed in at 269-lbs. Rope was born and raised on Maui and was drawn to the sea from an early age. He built his first boat at the ripe old age of 8. It consisted of a door and one of his Mother’s bed sheets, but to him it was a fine craft in which to set out to sea. However, his career came to an abrupt end at 10 when he contacted polio and was hospitalized for months, and later confined to a wheelchair. He took to the water again, but in a swimming pool which gave him some mobility. After about a year of working…

SEAFOOD CHOWDER A LA BETTY C II Six slices bacon, chopped fine2 onions, preferably Maui, chopped fine2 dozen clams in shell½ lb. shelled, uncooked shrimp1 lb. fish filet*, cut bite size½lb. scallops, halved2 cups Oreida hash brown potatoes, frozen Flour, salt, pepper, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt1½ quarts milk1 pint ½ & ½ cream4 Tbsp butter½ cup chopped chivessaloon pilot biscuits In a 6 quart, heavy aluminum or cast iron pot, slowly fry bacon until crisp. Remove and save. Cook chopped onions in bacon fat until limp. In separate 3 quart pot, put fish filets, scallopsand shrimp. Cpver with 3½ cups water, bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes. Remove fish, scallops and shrimp, set aside. Save cooking water. Put scrubbed clams in 3 quart pot with 1 cup water, bring to…

In Volume III, I covered decompression sickness, bubble formation and the problems caused by the bubble. If we can prevent the bubble from forming, we can prevent the sickness. So, how do you prevent the bubble from forming? Most diving instructors advocate diving in accordance with the U.S. Navy tables and say that this will prevent illness. Without a doubt, that is the best place to start. Decompression Tables. First, I would like to clear up the myth that “the diving tables have a built in 100% safety factor.” How many times have you heard divers say this? This leads one to believe that the no-decompression table bottom times can be exceeded and one can still safely return to the surface. Looking at the diving accident statistics for Hawaii, it…

Offshore: The year started out very slowly for the offshore fishermen of Maui County. Although the blustery weather of the last half of December mellowed into the most beautiful weather in months, the fish just didn’t seem to take the hint. There were some notable catches to start off the new year right though; one of the most incredible being the mahimahi scored by Capt. Dave Russell on the PELE II. In 3 incredible hours around the Lanai “D Buoy”, Russell managed to capture 187-lbs of mahimahi. The biggest was a 66-lb bull and it was followed by a 52-pounder and a 48-pounder; the other 4 fish were females. Maalae’s Dave Padgett had a double marlin day in late December in a rare catch for Maui waters. His two fish…

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