Innholdsfortegnelse for June 1990 i Hawaii Fishing News

■ I can only remember ihe good times Cris and I had together fishing for awaawa in the stream in Nanakule I remember using a handline, a floater and chunks of akule head, tail and body for bait. It was fun, especially trying to bring the awaawa out of the water with speed. Because we did not have wire leaders, we had to try to bring the awaawa out fast, otherwise they would snap our hooks right off our lines. One afternoon we caught two awaawa each. I remember we ran home to show our fish to our families. Then we learned how to clean and cook the fish. The first way of cooking was to cut the awaawa into steaks, put salt and pepper on them, roll the steaks…

■ The recent announcement by the three largest tuna canneries in the United States that they would no longer purchase tuna captured in any manner harmful to porpoises caught a lot of people off-guard. Apparently, no one was more surprised by the decision than the U.S. long-range tuna purse seine fleet and their vocal Washington lobbyist Augie Felando. For years, much of our fisheries policy, management and conservation was all but dictated by Augie, to the benefit of the small but valuable U.S. tuna purse seine fleet. No more. It seems that the American consumer has heard enough about dolphins and porpoises dying in purse seine nets and has let the large tuna canners know that they don’t want to eat tuna that has been captured to the detriment of…

■ Kewalo Basin is back on line. There have been some changes and some fish catches have kept the owners and captains in joyous moods. So much has occurred since the last report; I’ll try to mention everything and everyone. Congratulations and recognition are in order for Barry Boyere (part owner of the STRIKING VIKING with Capt. Buster Aruda) and Frankie Greenrose. Barry successfully passed the captain’s test in September of 1988, and on February 23, 1990, former mate Frankie received his license. The test was a breeze compared to what followed later. They were officially initiated by their peers when they were tossed in the harbor-a fate worse than studying. On March 6, Capt Frankie took over on the bridge of the VIKING and ventured out on his first…

■ Aloha, friends! Can you believe it is June already? Time flies when you’re having fun, working hard or even doing nothing at all. Anyway, 1990 is in full swing, the weather is warming up, and the winds are switching back to those good old trades, bringing with them a few fishy items. The Kazus out of Manele have been bringing plenty of goodies to the fresh seafood section of Pine Isle Market. “Skipjack” Masada has been landing kawakawa, large aku and small mahimahi, while Kazu Nahara scooped the tasty bottom dwellers, providing shoppers with a nice variety from which to choose. Al Alboro broke out his spear gun and went diving, and, along with an assortment of reef cuisine, he nailed a 40-lb ulua. He shot the unsuspecting jack,…

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who’s the Greatest? ■ When stories broke out about big ulua being landed off of Hilo’s breakwater, it was good news. But now, there’s even better news. Somewhere in Hilo, kagami ulua are being caught-in pairs! They were definitely not caught on the Hamakua Coast, at King’s Landing or from the breakwater, but who’s to say you can’t catch them there, too? John Camero, a two-year fisherman, a quiet, mellow fellow who is employed by Magoo’s Auto Parts and a member of the Hilo Casting Club, goes shorecasting quite often with his girlfriend, Tessie Hasegawa. On a half-day, picnic-lunch trip on April 1, he decided to whip with a Brad Perez large Reef Ripper (black). His tackle included a Daiwa SS9000 spinning reel filled with…

Mr. Chuck Johnston, I read your article in HAWAII FISHING NEWS about HB 3295 Marine Recreational Fishing License. Here is an article from Field & Stream magazine that might interest you and Mr. Reb Bellinger. Anonymous Ocean Fisheries No Longer Free Saltwater fisheries, once considered limitless and free for all, are coming under increasing regulation among the country’s coastal states. While every state, save Mississippi, issues freshwater fishing licenses, only eight of the 23 coastal states require some form of saltwater licensing, according to the Sport Fishing Institute. But it’s clear that more states soon will be charging fees to saltwater sportsmen to help raise funds for studying stocks of fish that are coming under increasing pressure. All of the Pacific Coast states—Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington—require saltwater anglers to…

■ In response to the recent allegations of endangered Hawaiian monk seals being inadvertently caught and then killed during commercial fishing operations in the Northwestern Hawaiian islands (NWHI) the National Marine Fisheries Service is providing the following advisory for those who are fishing or contemplate fishing in the NWHI. Monk seals sometimes steal fish or bait from lines in the NWHI. This behavior can be expected to continue and increase as fishing in the NWHI expands. Because monk seals are protected as an endangered species under federal law, it is illegal to “harass” them. This means that seals cannot be shot, harassed by explosives or disturbed in any way. While the stealing of catch and bait was not expected to become a major problem, a hungry monk seal may become…

■ Outstanding was the word for the recent fishing on the Windward Coast. If the trend continues, the upcoming summer ought to be a very productive season. The weather has been gorgeous with several Kona-type days and just the right trade winds to bring in the mahimahi which have been big and plump. Some of the really hot action has been around the FADs which are producing all kinds of fish from small aku to large marlin. The fish getting the most attention around the FADs are the shibi, which range from 10 lbs to 80 lbs. Outside the FADs trailers have been finding lots of rubbish, and some really big catches have been made around these floating pieces of debris. While we from the Windward Coast regretted the recent…

■ My first love is fishing; unfortunately, 1 have to make a living so I work for Times Supermarket. I’m always asking the fishermen in the office to bring me pictures of their catches and to tell me their fish stories. They are a great bunch, but because they don’t like to brag, 1 seldom am allowed to print the stories. Fortunately, here’s one I can. The following story is about a once in a lifetime happening. The star is Steve Nakamatzu. Steve and a few friends went fishing at Moloka’i Ranch. (You have to get permission to fish at Moloka’i Ranch.) There the beaches are sandy and perfect for ulua fishing. Ulua come close to shore to feed on sand crabs, squid and white eels. On Moloka’i you can…

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.…

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.…

■ The 11th Annual Senoritas Jackpot Fishing Tournament came to an exciting conclusion with the weigh-in of two big Pacific blue marlin landed aboard the COREENE C, captained by “Toot” Tsutahara. The tournament was hosted by Hawaii Yacht Club and co-sponsored by Jose Cuervo and Bud Lite. As far as we know, this is the largest all-women angling tournament in the world that is run strictly in accordance with IGFA rules. In the early part of April, the weather had been perfect with calm seas in most channels. Then the Thursday before the tournament, the winds came up, and on the opening day the winds were forecast at 25 knots with seas running at 12 feet. So much for the predictions made by the “Head Fish” that we would have…

To: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Longline and Bottomfish Fishermen Subject: Protection of Hawaiian Monk Seals I am writing to request your cooperation and assistance in protecting Hawaiian Monk Seals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). This is prompted by an unconfirmed report of a taking of monk seals in a NWHI fishery. The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered species. Its population in the NWHI is at an extremely low level, and any mortality from other than natural causes is reason for concern. The species is very sensitive to the impacts of human activity, including the presence of fishing vessels in nearby waters. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for taking action when necessary to ensure that the population has the maximum chance to recover and rebuild. Under a…

■ The water off the entire Wai’anae Coast was flat and calm as we drove down to Kahe Point to start an adventurous day of whipping. From Kahe we would slowly make our way down the Wai‘anae Coast until we ended up at Ka’ena Point. The object was to catch whatever we could by using conventional spinning tackle that used line no stronger than 6-lb test. It was not only a test of skill but also a good way to find out if whipping was still prime on the leeward side of the isle. I was confident we would catch our snare of fish. Fishing with me that day was my brother Irwin and my nephew Shane Nakasone, both ultralight enthusiasts and good fishermen. Fishing proved slow at Kahe; tons…

■ The stats for the month were fantastic Twelve of the year’s top 23 marlin over 400 lbs were weighed in during April. Eight boats weighed in those 12 marlin, totaling 6,535 lbs with an average weight of 5441 lbs. The action was continuous throughout the month. A total of 28 blues, two stripers, 10 spearfish and three ‘ahi over 100 lbs were boated. The first 10 days of the month saw six of the marlin over 400 lbs hit the scales. The EXACT started things off with a 400-pounder caught by 13-year-old Derrin Davis. Capt. Rich Newcomb and crewman Kevin McLaughlin headed the EXACT out to the I-buoy and then made a couple of laps around the buoy before the weather sent them back. Rich had the EXACT about…

Honokohau 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’Sny size, any species. (S) = Striped marlin, (B) = Black marlin and (T) = Tag and release, weight estimated.…