Innholdsfortegnelse for December 1987 i Hawaii Fishing News

Fishing, Football and the Heavens? ■ Much has been reported recently about the recurrence of El Nino, a phenomenon some blame for destroying fishing during the 1982-83 seasons. Weather scientists say a new El Nino cycle is well-launched, having begun as long ago as last December. It looks like you have to be a meteorologist to seem intelligent when discussing fishing or, at least, to be clever at explaining bad fishing luck. Though climate is, undoubtedly, a major factor influencing fishing success, it is just one of many. Among the most artful attempts at crystal-ball gazing is a fishing calendar put out by an Iowa firm (Jer-Ben Productions, Box 183, Ankeny, Iowa, 50021). The “Sky Tracker” incorporates six moon and sun cycles to predict the “highest potential” fishing days each…

■ In mid-October, Hawaii residents joined concerned citizens from around the country in a massive beach cleanup drive that removed some 720 tons of trash and debris from our nation’s coastline. In Hawaii, some 2,726 people cleaned up 38.6 tons of garbage from the beaches and shoreline areas of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, O‘ahu and Hawaii. Much of the litter and debris was plastic, Styrofoam, monofilament, netting and other castoff materials known to be extremely harmful to sea life in island waters. Many of the volunteers who participate in cleanup projects like this recent effort come away a bit perplexed. Much of the trash, it seems, is left behind by frequent users of the shoreline, fishermen included. For many it is hard to imagine how someone who regularly uses shoreline areas…

■ The 10th Annual Lahaina Wahine Jackpot Tournament drew 54 boats from Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island, the largest field of anglers since the tournament’s inception. Dee Haugo of Tommy’s Angles captured top wahine honors in this year’s tournament. Dee landed her 235-lb marlin while fishing aboard the E.L.O.I. with Capt. Gary Oliver, netting the team $2,600. The rest of the Tommy’s Angles were team captain Robin Hall, Soni Hayslip and Penny Ramsey. Dee was very excited about landing her fish. This marlin was the first Dee had landed. She had tagged and released one that was about 130 lbs on the weekend befoie the tournament, Dee said. “That was definitely good karma for me. That’s probably why I have this one,” Dee said. It was a real good…

■ Lahaina Town saw some heavy marlin action during the month, with a third of the total marlin landed so far this year being brought to the docks during October. There were 64 Pacific blues, two stripers and two spearfish, along with two tag-and-release fish. Fifty-seven of these fish were captured during a two week period. Lahaina Town hadn’t seen action like this in many years. This marlin action was concentrated in a rectangular area encompassing waters off the back side of Lana‘i in the lighthouse to Kaumalapau area and out past the K-buoy several miles. Later on in the month, the action spread as far down as Ka‘ena Point and the CC-buoy. Lures were the tasty treats that these fish seemed to like so much. Many boats were landing…

Kailua-Kona Catch Report Due to the limited space available and the large number of fish caught, catch reports are limited to tuna over 100 lbs and billfish of any size, any species. (S) = Striped marlin, (B) = Black marlin and (T) = Tag and release, weight estimated.…

■ Gusty trade winds marked the return of mahimahi season and rough water fishing for the Windward Coast. The number of marlin seemed to increase, and many fishermen reported getting a lot of big strikes and boating several 300-pounders. Kane‘ohe Bay continues to be very active as small craft boaters enjoy the calm, shiny waters noted for wonderful ocean recreation and fishing possibilities. Fishing for tako (octopus) has been particularly good this season and shows continued promise for the months ahead. FADs have been producing their usual share of small fish with occasional surprises. For example, Fred Patricio and his wife, Tran, aboard the SEA EAGLE lost a fat shibi-ko to a giant ono. The ono just came up from the deep and swallowed the shibi-ko up to the head,…

■ Alaska has become a summer attraction for Hawin’i fishermen, and Hawaiian Animes has emeiged as a major link lo Alaskan fishing destination. Hawai’i’s largest carrier. Hawaiian Airlines has added Anchotage lo a giowing list of Pacific destinations. Hawaiian Airlines’ ’987 A/askun Summer Aduennoe Cciki/ogue is a 15 page look al outdoor opportunities like fishing, louring natural attractions, exploring cultural and historical sites, photographing wildlife, flo it topping and tior lhe especially hardy) trekking glaciers. Prepared by Trave! & Leis.ae I hilimned of Anchorage, the travel guide is a good source of ideas, facts and inspiration. It’s available by writing to Hawaiian Airlines. P. O. Box 3008, Honolulu International Airnori, Honolulu, Hawaii 96820. Though Hawaiian Airlines is best known for inferisland flights using DC-9s, its Anchoiage sc’viue empioys a I…

■ The marlin fishing had been excellent just a few weeks prior to the 11th annual Lahaina Jackpot Tournament, and it looked promising for this year’s tournament. Last year saw only 22 marlin brought to the scales. Although Andy Anderson’s record fish of last year, a 784-pounder taken aboard the CUTTY SARK II, wasn’t beaten this year, anglers brought in 52 marlin, better than doubling last year’s total. This year the total prize money offered was over $51,000 and the first-place winner took home $25,000. The ALII from Kona with Capt. Rex Honl brought in the first marlin on the first day, a fish which later qualified for third place overall. Angler Wayne Casil landed his 341-pounder in an hour and 15 minutes. They picked up their fish outside Halawa…

■ Since Chuck Machado caught the tournament “bug” nine years ago, his annual Luau Jackpot Tournament has always produced one thing in spades, and that one thing is fish. Machado tournaments have always produced either big fish or a lot of fish, and this year was no exception. Despite the smallest turnout in the tournament’s history, 57 teams, there was still a formidable catch taken during the four-day fish-off in Kona waters. Some 69 billfish ranging in weight from the winning 620-pounder to a 52-lb stripey crossed the scales, and a number of other small fish were not weighed in because they were clearly well out of the running for those anglers not participating in the total weight side purse. The Ninth Chuck Machado Tournament also proved to be the…

Honokohau Catch Report Due to the limited space available and the large number of fish caught, catch reports are limited to tuna over 1OO lbs and billfish of any size, any species. (S) = Striped marlin, (B) = Black marlin and (T) = Tag and release, weight estimated.…

SEND A PHOTO AND LETTER ABOUT YOUR CATCH, AND WE WILL MAIL SOU A FREE GIFT… OUR’ WAS OF SAS ING. THANKS FOR SHARING SOUR CATCH! SEND TO: P. O. BOX 25-l3. HONOLULU. HAWAII 96825 Dear Chuck, Enclosed are two pictures. 1. Papio blitz! Nineteen papio, one ’cuda, one awaawa and many more papio that were a lot bigger but we couldn’t hang on to. Smallest were ¾ lb and ¾ lbs. All were caught in two hours using my secret killer papio lure. The action was.fantastic! 2. Spinners delight! Trolling as usual with our spinners, we saw the birds and that was it! We had a double-marlin strike on both of the spinners. One came off after 10 minutes but the other one stayed on after a careful 20-minute…

■ 1. In the mathematics of ulua fishing, 53 + 43 = 100. That strange equation is derived from a question asked by California reader Walter Hoffman and some legwork by Hilo Casting Club fisherman (and HFN reporter) Roy Tomita. Walter, who used to live in Hawai’i, wanted to know the measurements of a 100-lb ulua. Here, and in Indonesia where he has a factory, Walter has seen lots of big ulua but has not always had a scale to weigh one. So he asked, “If you don’t have a scale, how can you prove it is one hundred pounds?” Well, without a scale, you really can’t. The condition of the fish may have some bearing on the actual weight. But you know you are in the ballpark if the…

Volume 2 of FISHING Hawaii Style® is an authoritative guide to advanced fishing methods practised by successful fishermen Beautifully illustrated by Les Hata, it contains more than 500 detailed drawings that are accurate representations of fish, rigs, tackle and techniques. Les’s drawings show not only his consummate skill as an artist but also his intimate knowledge of fish and fishing. The volume is packed with lore not available elsewhere in book form. It describes how to catch game fish of the shoreline and deep seas, and even includes sections on shrimping, crabbing, lobstering and squidding. You’ll find comprehensive and detailed descriptions of surfcasting for ulua (slide-baiting and dunking), drifting sand bars for ‘o‘iio, locating and catching deep-water snapper, fighting big game fish on light and heavy tackle, catching tuna at…

■ It’s vitally important for boaters to know how to reach their destination when leaving port. “Modern Coastal Piloting,” a new video from Bennett Marine Video, teaches navigation skills Part of the Better Boating Series, this 70-minute tape is packed full of important information. It gives a detailed explanation of theoretical piloting concepts, practical execution using the latest electronic equipment, and covers the traditional methods of charting. Specific topics such as compass use, speeddistance-time equations, bow and beam bearings, and many others are covered. Coastal Piloting also teaches t he modern ways of position determination using LORAN fixes and radar plots. For more information, contact Bennett Marine Video, 730 Washington Sireel. Marina del Key, California 90292. Phone (213) 821-3229.…

■ Fishing wasn’t all that great recently. The HH-buoy slowed to almost a halt and there were reports of aku boats tied to the FAD, taking thousands of pounds of small aku and shibi. Charter boats and weekend fishermen alike haunt the HH, and it provides plenty of excitement for both. One charter boat captain told me of aku boats spending the night at HH-buoy with spotlights and plenty of nehu. The next day he cruised by and found it devoid of action, not even a bird in sight. The HH is the only buoy convenient to Ke’ehi and Pearl Harbor. It would be a shame if these stories are true, that is, getting the HH after so many years of asking and then having the aku boats sieve it…

Waipouli Variety 2nd Annual Jackpot Fishing Contest They finally did it! In all the past years of all the shorefishing contests on Kaua‘i, no one had ever caught a 100-lb ulua. But this time, someone unaily did, and the sensation it caused during the weigh-in was excising fo feci and behold! ■ The event was the annual Waipouli Variety Store Jackpot Fishing Contest. Only in its second year, this event has carved itself a rather large niche as one of the most popular fishing contests on Kaua’i. In no small way is this attributable to the heroic efforts of the owners and friends of Waipouli Variety Store who not only publicized the contest, but also handled entry ticket sales, weigh-in and scorekeeping. As a further treat, they provided lunch for…

■ The Fuel Dock Fishing Center was ringing with excitement as the 2,000th billfish for 1987 was weighed October 31. Fish included in this great total are Pacific blue matlm. striped marlin, black marlin, btoadbill swordfish and shortnose spearfish. Capt. Chuck Haupert and Capt Randy Parker (crew) were greeted by spectators and press as they backed the CATCHEM I into the Fuel Dork As the CATCHEM I swung around-spectators saw that the boat not only had the 2,000th fish, but also ihe 2.001th billfish on the swimstep and w’ha’t a catch! Ihe 2.000th billfish weighed in at an impressive 666 lbs. and no. 2,001 weighed in at 351 lbs The 666-lb blue marlin is the largest marlin to date caught on the CATCHEM I. An tnciedible day ol fishing was…