Innholdsfortegnelse for July 1988 i Hawaii Fishing News

“Man of the Year” to Benefit PGRF ■ Mayor Dante Carpenter has prociaimed developer Chris Hemmeter the Big Island’s “Man of the Year.” The Pacific Game Fish Research Foundation will be the beneficiary of a reception and dinner honoring Hemmeter for his accomplishments. Hemmeter was chosen for his key role in the development of the Hyatt Regency Waikaloa, a resort expected to have a major impact on the economy of the Big Island. The Hemmeter reception will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, in Honolulu on the evening of July 8. Tickets cost $125 per person. PGRF governor Ken Michael of Kona is chairing the banquet committee. For invitations, contact Ken Michael at P.O. Box 510, Capt. Cook, Hawai’i 96704. Age Dating Boats A Honolulu reader wants…

■ In keeping with the spirit of National “Take a kid fishing” week, the Hawai’i Fresh Water Fishing Association (HFFA) will be hosting the 11th Annual Tilapia Derby at Lai-e Wilson, in Wahiawa, on Saturday, July 9, 1988. This Tilapia Derby is open io all the young people of Hawai’i 15 years of age and younger and is designed to introduce our Hawafi youth to the sport of freshwater fishing. To enter the Tilapia Derby, just come to Kemoo Farm Restaurant’s parking lot on the morning of Saturday, July 9, and register. Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon, and there is no registration fee. It’s The following are the general rules of the Tilapia 1. All fishing musf be done from the banks of Like Wilson 2. Angling must…

■ We are always interested in hearing ideas that help make fishing easier, more effective, simpler or more satisfying in any way. If you have a better way to catch fish or an easier way to get your gear together, write us to tell us about it. The best ideas are selected each month for inclusion in this column and for reprint in future volumes of the FISHING Hawaii Style book series. Volumes I and II are already out. Volume III is finished and in production. We are now gathering material for Volume IV. 1. Line sag can be a large problem when you are trying to drift a line from shore with a floater. The process looks easier than it actually is. On a day when the wind is…

■ Leslie Hata likes to divide his free time between fishing aboard THE BETSY and drawing illustrations for HAWAII FISHING NEWS. I guess if you’re even a little inclined toward fishing and you live in Hawai’i (excuse the pun), you get hooked. Barbers Point is marlin country: Everyone around here knows that it’s the place where the big ones play. Leslie and his crewman Dennis Mizuo were there and ready for a big one when the line began to peel off the reel. From the first run it was slow going; give a little, take back more. For an hour and a half Dennis battled the beast. When it appeared at the stern of THE BETS Y they knew why it had gone down and stayed. It was hooked through…

The Department of Land and Natural Resourc es has announced that amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules, chapters 13 to 89 “spiny lobster or ula and slipper lobster or ula papa-pa” became effective on May S, 1988. The following changes have been made: 1. Management of slipper lobsters is consolidat- 2. The 1 lb minimum size for sale of slipper lobster has been converted to its equivalent tail width measurement of 2 to ¾ inches; 3. Fishermen in the Northwestern Hawaiian islands are allowed to possess slipper lobster tails 2 to ¾ inches wide. The changes will give the Department flexibility in managing the lobster resources in terms of regulatory response io needs of the fishery. The Tailwidth measurement equivalent instead of total weigh wiil ease compliance by fishermen and enforcement…

■ Once again, the Hawai‘i and Waikiki Yacht Clubs have shown their ability to work together to present a classy fishing event and meet their primary goal of returning 100 percent of the entry fee in prize money. The Second Annual Ho‘ole‘a Jackpot Fishing Tournament was held on June 4 and 5, a co-production of the two yacht clubs. Preparations for the tournament began months ago under the leadership of chairman Armand Cote. It is Cote’s dream that in a few years this tournament will command the kind of attention that is now given to Kona tournaments. The tournament’s co-sponsors contributed more than money. First Federal Savings President, Wayne Jack, fished in the tournament on his PAU HANA, and Jim O’Hara of Marine Systems captained the start boat. Entry included…

Hawaii’s Biggest Largemouth Bass? ■ Most of you freshwater anglers know the Hawai‘i state record for largemouth bass is exactly 8 lbs. The fish was caught by Earl Vito of Kilauea, Kaua’i, and has been the record for many years. Recently, I’d been hearing of a bass that was heavier than the record by at least a pound. When Stan Wright and I visited David Chang’s Bass Pro Shop in Koloa in January I finally saw a photo of the “legendary” fish. Dave informed me that that was the only photo of the fish. Although the image in the picture appeared washed out from the flash, there was no questioning the size of the bass. This was one BIG fish! I had to find out a little more about how…

■ Being exposed to big game fishing daily. I decided to give it a try. The opportunity came when I heard about the 9th Annual Sauza Seniorita Tournament at Ala Wai Harbor. “Can handle, no sweat and duck soup,” I said, and hustled to form a team. After all, don’t Mike Sakamoto and Hari Kojima’s television programs make it look exciting, alluring and interesting? With my lei of lures presented by Harbor Agent Michael Kawagishi, a patch secured behind the ear and a supply of dramamine tablets, 1 boarded the COREENE C-III. Capt. Lightfoot greeted our team with hugs and kisses, and Mama (Eleanor Choy) offered a prayer and a stiff warning, “don’t come home if you don’t catch anything.” Once underway, we proceeded to the starting line outside Ala…

■ As we go to press, the Hilo Casting Club’s 12th Annual Casting Club Tournament has drawn to a close. As we predicted, 1988 produced some large ulua for the tournament. The first three places were taken by 100-plus ulua, 107, 106, and 104 lbs respectively. We’ll have full details and a list of the winners in the August Hilo Coast column by Roy Tomita. A group of anglers from Atlapac were guests of some KCCC club members this month. Roy Cameron covers that successful outing below. Ulua by the Half Dozen When members of Atlapac Casting Club and the Kona Coast Casting Club get together…watch out! The occasion was a Memorial Day weekend fishing trip hosted by Kona Coast president, Jeff Lorance and Kelvin Miki. The lucky Altapac team…

Courtesy Checks ■ Most shorecasters on the Big Island are familiar with each other, either by face or name, and it’s very hard to refuse to share your spot. Of course, if there are a lot of fishermen and poles, common sense should tell you to find another spot elsewhere. But certainly, asking helps. If they agree to let you fish, don’t forget their generousity! Another courtesy problem occurs when your spot accommodates a lot of poles and you make an inaccurate cast. What do you do? Probably the best solution is to reel your slack line until it’s taut, then take your pole to the next closest pole, and, holding it tip to tip, determine whether you crossed over or under your neighbor’s line. Do not be too hasty,…

■ Young students today are expected to be familiar with some of the classic stories that have come down through the years, such as Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Black Beauty and others. The legend of Iwa is one of the Hawaiian classics young people read to learn of the kolohe (rascal) adventures of young Iwa. The story’ begins at Kea’au, Puna, where there once lived a man by the name of Kea’au. He owned two leho shells (cowrie) which he named Kalokuna. These shells were very valuable to fishermen because whenever they took Kalokuna out fishing and exposed them underwater the squids would come up and enter the canoe. Umi, the king living at Kona, heard of Kea’au and Kalokuna. He sent his warriors to Kea’au’s home to secure and…

■ Of all the forms of recreational fishing available on Kaua’i, I think the one that I enjoy the most is trout fishing at Koke’e. The small, quiet streams set in a tropical rain forest at an elevation of 4,000 feet provide a fishing locale that is unmatched anywhere in Hawaii for beauty, tranquility, and a cool pleasant climate reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest. Add to that the fact that the quarry is the world-esteemed rainbow trout and you have the makings of a unique and very exotic fishing adventure. Last summer, I contacted my good friend, Mike Sakamoto, and asked him if he’d be interested in joining me on such an adventure. We enthusiastically made plans to fish during the opening weekend of the season in August. On the…

■ I automatically locked my knees against the transom as the feel of the rod in my hands suddenly changed. The light spinning rod had gotten lighter and its weightlessness almost shocked me. The change was slight, but, with the stiffness of the graphite, it was very noticeable. Also, I couldn’t feel the soft thumping of the akuie as it swam against the leader. My heart started pounding in my chest and my nerves tingled with anticipation. Something was down there and whatever it was probably had the live akuie scared out of its wits or had already crushed and swallowed it. My grip tightened as the pull on the rod increased. “Got something fooling with the bait?” Capt. Wally Kobayashi of the SEA BABY III asked as he walked…

■ It’s mid-summer. As the days grow warmer, the kitchen is sometimes too hot to cook in. The kids don’t notice that; they’ve been out of school for almost a month and have been eating you out of house and home for weeks. To make matters worse, you’re getting tired of cooking, especially after a day of playing referee for all the neighborhood kids or working at the office. What to do? Fire up the barbeque! Nothing like it to soothe the tired soul: fewer dishes to wash; no need to add more heat to the kitchen; and everything tastes better cooked over the coals, especially fish. These simple Tecipes can be used with any type of fish, so use whatever you can find on your supermarket shelf. The first…

■ It was an early May morning, 6 a.m. My alarm had sounded an hour before. My wife, trying vainly to get me up, shoved me off the bed. I quickly got the message and stumbled off “the wrong side of the bed,” mumbling to myself about making sure to go to bed before 3 a.m. the next time. My faithful dog growled and snapped at me. as I accidently tripped over her. I had only three hours sleep and I could tell that this was going to be a very long and trying day. Ron Hudgins and I were going fishing on his friend’s boat, and Ron had even volunteered to bring the sandwiches. The boat was bigger than mine, and Ron was eager to be the front* seater…

■ The great success of the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club tournament trip to the Australian Bi-Centenniai Game Fishing Competition has lead the club officers and directors to decide to offer an annual club fishing trip outside the state of Hawai’i. Early possibilities include Christmas Island, Fiji, New Zealand, Cabo San Lucas, and a return trip to another event in Australia like the Dunk Island Classic. The enthusiasm of all the members participating in the club’s first major participation in an overseas event lead to a decision to offer travel as a regular opportunity for HBGFC members. Special rates for air fare, accommodations and boats will be pursued in the hope of developing great deals for club members traveling to fish overseas. Project Report The club now has a permanent…

■ There are some 30 million bass fishermen in this country, and after a day of bass fishing on Kaua’i, it is not hard to understand why it appeals to so many Americans. Sitting comfortably in a small, stable boat, creeping along to the quiet hum of an electric motor, tossing an outrageous array of plugs, crank baits, plastic worms, spinner baits, deep divers and “rattlin’ spots” at various snags, brush, rocks and overhangs, awaiting the powerful take of the largemouth bass, it is very easy to relax, abandon any vestiges of stress, and enjoy the great outdoors. Couple that angling and tranquility with the verdure of Kaua’i—rolling green hills climbing to jagged peaks—with some of the largest bodies of fresh water in the state, and you have a veritable…

■ “They’re back” was the message being relayed back and forth on the CB radio. The ‘ahi have finally returned. Along with these husky tuna are some respectable-sized blue marlin. Striped marlin and short-nosed spearfish have remained in the area and continue to provide fishermen with excitement. Otaru schools roaming up and down the Wai’anae coast have also provided many a fisherman with a successful day’s catch. On the first day of the month Co-capt. Herb Duncan and Mel McKinney returned to the harbor on their boat, the NORA ANN, loaded down with five billfish. Together they caught four striped marlin weighing between 40 and 90 lbs. A 304b spearfish rounded out their fine catch. Two days later Francis Holokai and his crew, on board the MARIONH, battled with a…

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.…

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.…

■ The illustration is our artist’s sketch of a piece of boating gear that is increasing in popularity: the rooftop rod rack. You can probably find a dozen photos of this very useful arrangement in any major boating or fishing magazine. What’s more, several different manufacturers are making their own versions, which are becoming standard equipment on a wide variety of hardtop craft from simple trailer boats to majestic sportfishing cruisers. We’ve featured it to show you both its potential and some problems to avoid. 1. Such overhead storage is really a great idea. It gets the rods up safely out of the way, yet keeps them handy for quick access. If, however, the roof is much higher than the height of your head, you could have a difficult time…

Deen Chuck. Here’s a picture of two moi I caught while whipping on the west side of Kaua’i. They were both caught on a “motor oil” scrounger and 8-lb test line. The larger fish weighed in at 3 lbs while the smaller fish weighed I1 Tbs. Mahalo, Kevin Young Waimea. Kauai Dear Chuck, Here’s a shot of some ulua action I had on March 3. 1988 at 9:30. I fought the fish for 20 minutes, and it weighed 85 lbs. Benny Alauilla had the next five strikes within two hours. On the same tako bait and pole he caught four ulua at 20, 27, 37, and 48 lbs. A 62pounder was caught later that night. Well, it looks like a good year. Aloha, John Miner Kealia, O’ahu Dear Chuck, This…