Innholdsfortegnelse for October 1980 i Hawaii Fishing News

■ If anyone ever asks you to join them on the Big Island for a little spin fishing—make sure your answer is yes. There are a million different challenges to try your skill and knowledge on that island’s beautiful rocky coastline. I got an invitation from HFN columnist Mike Sakamoto, who called to let me know that he was planning to do a little filming with Bruce Carter and Stan Wright in Kona, and he invited me along. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse. My first meeting with Mike came at the Hilo airport and I quickly learned that he is not only one of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet, but one of the funniest guys you’d ever want to fish with. After his wife Kathleen…

The following drawings encompass all of the known species of sharks that occur in and around the Hawaiian Islands. All of these sharks shown have at one time or another been captured and identified in Hawaii and the mid Pacific. A few species have been omitted from this presentation because of a lack of accurate data. For instance, the Soup Fin shark (Galeorhinus zyopterus), is considered a Hawaiian species based solely on the capture of one specimen which was taken in the leeward Islands in 1900. Still others have been omitted because they have not actually been caught in Hawaiian waters, but rather are assumed to occur here because closely related species do, or because they are known elsewhere in our same latitude. In short, a shark shown in the…

Most experts agree on a conservative estimate that 90-95% of pleasure boat operators are using the wrong propeller. The reason for this is that most of us are “speed-freaks” and therefore select a propeller size for maximum speed instead of maximum efficiency. In these days of high priced gasoline, we need to become more conservative in order to stay off the welfare rolls. “Well, how do you know my prop isn’t efficient? The guy who sold me the boat said this is the right prop for the boat and motor—and he ought to know!” The trouble is that he may know better, but he is out to sell you a boat and he knows you want a fast boat because usually the first question we ask is, “How fast will…

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The end of summer is here and with it trout fishing at Koke‘e. Seasoned aficionados of this genteel sport will recall with sighing nostalgia the esoteric paraphernalia and demanding ritual required to hook, battle and land the wily rainbow. Hah! Newcomers will scan these lines with bright-eyed anticipation, hoping to glean a few crumbs of information to get them pointed the right way. That’s too bad. But speaking of trout, that reminds me of a story L… ■ Glenn and I didn’t really know how to fish for trout. Oh, we had read all the magazine articles, and we had seen “Let’s Go Fishing” and the bumper stickers that said “Fishermen Do It In The Water.” But sad to say, at our age we had never “done it”,…

■Every fisherman has his favorite lure, one which — often for no readily apparent reason—seems to catch more fish than any other he runs. And though you rarely have them for very long (if they’re hit that often, sooner or later they’ll be lost), it’s nice to sit down every once in awhile, rummage through your tackle box, and reflect on some of the many experiences each one has given you. Not too long ago, while I was over at Gerald Warrick’s home in Hawaii Kai (helping him do some painting on his boat), I searched through his bait locker and did just that. I came across a lure which he no longer runs, but which at one time was unbeatable for catching fish on days when other lures failed…

■ Put this column away for some time when you need to put your boat away for a couple of months or more. It’s an experience I’ve just had. I’ve been away for a year, leaving my outboard motor and boat looking forlorn and droopy but not necessarily feeling unloved. Before I left, I took several precautions to keep it happy, perky and ready to go on my return. Now that I’ve gotten it back into action, I’ve had a chance to think over the things I’m glad I did, the things I’m glad I didn’t do and the things I wish I had done. Things I’m glad I did: • I lubricated all of the moving parts of the engine as indicated in my owner’s manual. After a year…

The question remains: If I catch a reef fish, do I risk the chance of becoming ill (or perhaps worse) from eating it? So that an individual will be able to assess this risk for himself, the Department of Health feels it is important to bring sportsmen and commercial fishermen up-to-date on the problem of ciguatera poisoning in Hawaii, to suggest ways of minimizing the risk of becoming seriously ill, and, if by chance illness does occur, to recommend steps which should be taken. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH P.O. BOX 3378 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96801 Ciguatera poisoning was practically unknown in Hawaii twenty years ago. It is still relatively uncommon compared to other areas of the Pacific. In Tahiti, for example, thousands of cases occur every year whereas in…

Head, Lower and Middle Schools Hawaii Preparatory Academy For young fishermen, it is not what you do but what knot you do. That sounds like double talk. So let’s explain what it means. Every new fisherman would like to have the chance to fish with someone who has fished for many years. But people who know how to fish like to fish with other people who know how to fish. Many old-timers grumble when asked to take a beginner fishing. Youngsters are a lot of bother, they say. What bother? Mostly just things like tying on hooks and swivels and sinkers. And not just at the start of the fishing trip. Beginners get stuck a lot. They lose a lot of fishing tackle when their hooks get caught on rocks…

■ SQUID (IKA, CALIMARI) HAVE PROVEN TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE BAITS FOR FISHING NEAR THE BUOYS. ALMOST ALL ARTIFICIAL LURES USED TODAY ARE SPORTING PLASTIC SKIRTS RESEMBLING THE NATURAL SHAPE OF THE SQUID. THIS IS PROVEN TESTIMONY TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SQUID AS A LIKELY BAIT. BECAUSE THE FRESH SQUID IS A NATURAL BAIT, IT WORKS BEST WHEN TROLLED AT SPEEDS SLOWER THAN THE SPEED REQUIRED FOR THE ARTIFICIAL LOOK ALIKES. THIS SPEED FACTOR OFFERS MORE GOOD REASONS TO GIVE FRESH SQUID SERIOUS CONSIDERATION: 1) SLOWER SPEEDS MEAN LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION; AT TODAN’S PRICES, THIS IS A PRIME CONSIDERATION. 2) THE IDEAL TROLLING SPEED IS BETWEEN 2-8 KNOTS; THEREFORE, SQUID BECOMES AN EXCELLENT BAIT FOR TROLLING OR DRIFTING NEAR THE BUOSS (FAD). 3) WITH THE ROUGH WATER…

■ The catch in the 2nd Annual Chuck Machado Luau Jackpot Tournament set tournament fishing history in Hawaii with one of the greatest collection of big fish ever to cross the dock in the 23 year history of fishing tournaments in Hawaii. Three of the first four fish to be weighed in were over 600 pounds! The total weight of the 12 biggest fish was over 6000 pounds! Not since 1973 have the top three fish in any fishing tournament weighed in at over 600 pounds! It was a precedent setting tournament in many ways. The 128 teams which registered for this second-time event include over 650 anglers from as far away as Japan, Tahiti and Canada as well as all over the continental United States and across the State…

October heralds the beginning of winter-type weather in Hawaiian waters. However, thanks to our al most-perfect location in the subtropics, the weather on most days will be mild and not a problem for outdoor activities. But, it is the exception rather than the rule in weather that causes problems for the unaware. It’s a good practice to listen to NOAA Weather Radio, a continuous FM radio broadcast by the National Weather Service, or get the latest marine forecast through the National Weather Service marine codaphone before going out on a boat. The frequency of trade winds is going down but trades will probably occur on about three-fourths of the days in the month. The number of gusty trades should be low—about four days. Northwest surf activity picks up in October…

■ We call our new Volkswagen diesel pickup our “Payload Pickup” as it carries our fish from the Kamalii Kai Too to the scales and to the market. It also transports our Waianae seedless limes to bars and grocery stores. Because we are out in hot and sunny Waianae, we had Volkswagen put an air conditioner in our model. Although an air conditioner greatly cuts down on the miles per gallon, we still average 40 miles to the gallon. City and long range driving are about half and half for each tankful. The diesel engine is small, neat and fits sideways under the hood. Just after we bought the pickup, Waianae’s Smitty Smith of the Kanoelani (who repairs lawn mowers) looked under the hood and remarked, “This engine is smaller…

■ After an absence of nearly a month and a half, missing Kaneohe U-Buoy was replaced on August 12. What happened to U-Buoy No. 1 is anyone’s guess. The main thing is that Kaneohe fishermen have a buoy again. The “new” U-Buoy is slightly different from the “old” one. It has more fish attractant streamers consisting of polypropylene strands to a depth of 100 feet. Compared with the “old” U-Buoy, the new buoy has bushier streamers; and if there is a relationship between streamers and fish, the new buoy should be a winner. A radar reflector-marker was also attached to the buoy’s mast; unfortunately, it was reported that the reflector had snapped off recently, so its back to the drawing board. However, a fiberglass pole with a yellow pennant will…

HAWAII FISHING NEWS welcomes reader contributions. Send color, black & white or Polaroid prints (no negatives) for publishing in HFN’s “HANAPA’A - HOLOHOLO STYLE” to P.O. Box 25413, Honolulu, HI 96825. H.F.N. cannot be responsible for prints, so don’t send your only original. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish to have the print returned. Prints will be selected for publishing based on judged interest, clarity and space available. Dear Editor, Enclosed is a check for $12.48 for a 1 year subscription to your fantastic Fishing News. I teach science at the elementary level (K-6 grades) and find many of your articles very usable and “informative” to some classes and students. Science texts tend to be very general, more oriented to above the 30°N. latitude line. HFN is home,…

■ President Ron Bendele reported that since Council elections will take place the first month of the year it was necessary to appoint a vice president to take charge of the nominating committee. After consideration Tom Witt of Aku Marines accepted the position. Other members will be announced at the next general meeting. Treasurer Carol Burger reported $1,225.31 in the checking account and $675.25 in the savings account. Corresponding secretary Paula Wallace distributed new rosters and asked club reps to advise her of any changes. The council still needs a Safety and Standards Chairman to investigate diving related accidents. The HCDC Banquet for 1981 is being sponsored by Sea Urchins Club. The HCDC picnic held Aug. 17 was discussed and suggestions on how to make boat dives run more smoothly…

Dear Boss: The 1980 Hawaii International Billfish Tournament was another grand week. The comraderie, weather, parties, seeing old friends, making new, all combined to make this one of the finest experiences a sports fisherman can enjoy. In my case, boss, there is one minor flaw, no fault of the tournament itself; or all those who work so hard to make it the great event it is. But, fishing is the object, and on Friday, August 15th at 4:00PM, I completed my 45th tournament day without a fish. That’s nine tournaments, boss. At 4:01 I climbed to the Tuna Tower on the Ihu Nui and communed with the fates. At a time like that, a sense of humor is the alternative to taking a dive off the tower, and fortunately, a…

■ This month, some questions from readers about problems with outboard motors and trailers. Since I am I an expert on neither, the answers are polled and pooled from an assortment of mechanics. DEAR JIM: To my horror, discovered that I had run nearly a full tank of gasoline through my outboard with no oil mixed into the fuel. Even so, the engine seems to run all right, though there appears to be a loss of power in the upper range of rpms. Have I done any damage to the engine? Is there anything I can do to prevent further damage? What do I do now? And, worst of all, what will it cost? J. H.-Honolulu DEAR J. H.: The consensus of the outboard engineers is that you are lucky…

■ Small schools of Pacific blue marlin are again occupying our coastal waters as they do every early fall. Most of these weigh in the 100 to 250-pound range. Here and there, however, a gigantic female lurks beneath with a school. Fishermen report seeing several small billfish gliding along in flat water with a much larger longnose in the group. One husky female marlin attacked and lost in a battle with fishing ace Bing Jacobe on his SHIRLEY MAY II. His fighting billfish, caught on Aug. 12th, scaled in at a massive 558 pounds! Our ahi year has been a short one with the Allison tuna schools disappearing earlier than usual. Anglers are still hoping for an occasional flurry of ahi action before the water cools, and the winter months…