Innholdsfortegnelse for July 1996 i Hawaii Fishing News

True Adventures of HFN Readers ■ As all fishermen, I have an obsession to catch big game fish. Only I have added a new twist by catching big game from a kayak. I have set a personal goal to catch a 100-plus-lb tuna or marlin and get to the beach unassisted. My name is Woody Parsons. I live in Pupukea on the North Shore of O‘ahu. I own a 20-foot motorboat and use it often, but find the challenge of kayak fishing too hard to resist. I have been kayak fishing for two and a half years now and have moved farther and farther out to sea as my knowledge of certain areas increases. I have also started using a kite to sail great distances with the wind while trolling…

The Final Countdown ■ Aloha. In just a few weeks, the U.S. National Freediving Spearfishing Championships will take place at Mokule‘ia Beach Park on the North Shore of O‘ahu. For those of you who have just joined in, here’s a quick synopsis to bring you up-to-date. After four rounds of grueling competition, which started back in January, the scores have been tabulated, the teams selected and only one thing remains: “the final countdown.” As teams start to arrive from various parts of the mainland, one can only imagine the excitement and anticipation as HawaiTs teams prepare for this upcoming prestigious event. The most asked question is, “Can Hawai‘i win?” I’ll try to answer that as we analyze the field of competitors. We know for a fact that Hawai‘i has a…

■ Aloha! This month marks a major milestone for me. This is my fourth year as a writer with HFN. I owe thanks to two people; had it not been for them, I wouldn’t have this column. First mahalo to Brian Yoshikawa. He asked me if I would write a story on his world-record ono (wahoo). Till today I still ask myself, why me? Second, mahalo to Chuck Johnston for giving me the opportunity to share my stories and to be part of his staff. The credit goes to them. Mahalo nut! One of the reasons I decided to come on board was to bring attention to the free divers of Hawai‘i. Since then, I have had the privilege of not only meeting some great divers but also sharing their…

(United States Coast Guard) ■ Aloha. My focus this month is on boating safety in regard to alcohol and boating in Hawaii’s waters as more islanders venture into the ocean during the summer months. Information is courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Office. Don’t Mix Your Drink With Pleasure Boating Alcohol and Boating-The Serious Facts • Only one-third the amount of alcohol it takes to impair a driver on the highway is all it takes to impair a boater on the water. • The marine environment-because of the fluid base, motion, vibration, engine noise and the elements of sun and wind-accelerates alcohol impairment. • Boaters have far less operating time and experience than automobile drivers, therefore they are less able to handle diminished competence. • Add boating stress…

■ Surveying the fishing areas along the shorelines of the Hawaiian islands, one would find fishing equipment very similar to that of Texas anglers. One would find long rods fitted with 3/0, 4/0, 6/0 Penn Senators and Newell 454s and other large casting reels. It seems that the islanders and Texans prefer the larger casting reels over the smaller ones. The reason? To have plenty of line on the spool for spine-tingling runs of large fish. The most exciting noise that can reach my ears is the sound of a clicker on a large reel screaming out to its owner. My wife has often said that she wants an alarm clock with the noise of 16/0 Penn Senator at high rpms going off to wake me in the early morning.…

■ “Fishing Tales®” airs every Saturday at 5 p.m. or KHON-TV-2. Here’s a preview of what host Mike Sakamoto has in store for you. Saturday, July 6-Kauailoa Catfish and Frogs The catfish are biting in Hale‘iwa, so Mike joins up with Chuck Alameida to go fishing for crayfish, which they later use for bait. Mike and Chuck have fun hooking the bait, but soon give that up to try for the channel cats. Chuck’s the lucky one: he gets a nice-sized cat. This is a good fun, family show. Saturday, July 13-PILI and Weke-‘Ula, Kailua-Kona Mike hears some good news from his good friend Mark Santiago, the maker of the PILI popper lure, so they team up and head out on Mark’s small boat to do some plugging on the…

■ Aku, the big kind you call otaru, have been the fish to catch recently. However, the bad news is that the fish are 50 miles out from the island. That’s a long way to go, especially if the fish decide not to bite your lures or aren’t even there. Marlin are a definite possibility with the aku around, and there have been several strikes and a few billfish of various sizes, from 120 to 500 lbs, landed. Mahimahi have all but disappeared for the summer and will command a high price if you are fortunate to catch them. Outside the U-buoy, Richard Drake and Bruce Vollert aboard the JUDY D were hooked up to a good-sized marlin that had taken a 3-inch aku lure rigged on 130-Ib test line.…

■ Get on your mark! Get set! And we are almost ready to go! The 12th Annual Maui Hana Pa‘a Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Maui Trailer Boat Club (MTBC), has been set for Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, 1996. All registered trailer boats 30 feet in length or less are eligible. The entry fee is $65 per person with a minimum of two persons per boat. This is a flag fish only tournament with a shotgun start from Kahului Harbor at 6 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The fishing area includes waters anywhere around Maui County. The stop-fishing time is 5 p.m., and all boats with winning fish must be in Kahului Harbor by 6 p.m. on both days. The weigh-in scales will be open from…

Hilo Trollers Tournament ■ It was a day of excitement for many fishermen when the Hilo Trollers held their second tournament of the year. Twenty-three teams were entered in the tournament, which was held on May 5, 1996. The highlight of the tournament was the fact that the winning catch was taken aboard two boats. Capt. Carl Shioji and angler Kenny Gushiken landed a 38½-lb ono, and Capt. Wendell Miyazu and angler Leslie Tome also landed a 38½-lb ono. Capt. Romeo Sumaylo on the TENACIOUS and angler Carlos Sumaylo came in with a 34-lb ono, which took third in the largest fish category. They also had a 22-lb and a 23½-lb ono, which earned them top honors in the Grand Champion category. The LAURIE MARIE Ill’s Capt. Brian Catriz had…

Trek to Taveuni ■ We had two nice surprises on the island of Taveuni: hot showers and good meals at the Maravu Plantation. For lunch, we had broiled walu (the Pacific’s answer to the Atlantic’s king mackerel) with pumpkin sprouts cooked in coconut milk. Along with this was a spring salad, hot fresh baked bread, timbales of breadfruit and stubbies of Fiji Bitter to wash it down. Chris and Norbert Watanabe, Richard Murakami and I journeyed to the reefs of Fiji to test a new lure 1 had made, to try for world records and to leave any worries behind. The ride down to Nadi from Honolulu took just under six hours. But then we had to wait from 5:30 to 8:30 in the morning before we could board Sun…

Makua Keaau Open ■ Makua Keaau Public Hunting Area (Unit B) is open on weekends and state holidays only for rifle and archery hunting for goats and pigs from June 1,1996, to September 30,1996. Dogs are not allowed during this special season. Kuaokala and Mokuleia Kuaokala Game Management Area (Unit A) and Mokuleia Public Hunting Area (Unit E) is open daily for rifle and archery hunting of game mammals only from May 1 to July 31, 1996. Dogs are not allowed. Units A and E will be open daily to all forms of legal hunting including the use of dogs for pig hunting from August 1 1996 to October 31, 1996. Further information may be obtained by calling (808) 973-9786 or (808) 587-0166. Volunteer Action In a continuing effort to…

■ “Inside Big Game Fishing” airs every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NBC Hawaii News 8. Here’s a preview of what host Norm Isaacs has in store for you. July 6, Saturday 4:30 p.m. HOT FISH AND SAILING “CATS” Catching blue marlin and fishing off a sailing catamaran for mahimahi and tuna. July 13, Saturday 4:30 p.m. HOW TO OUTFIT A BOAT Rigging a boat for big game fishing and a father and son team catch marlin. July 20, Saturday 4:30 p.m. THE KONA BLUES In this episode, you’ll see the capture of two ono and an hour-long fight with a marlin weighing over 650 lbs. Angler Scott Scovira, after warming up with a couple of toothy critters, gets a tough workout with the big blue. July 27, Saturday 4:30…

The Saga of Two Fishing Trips With Kalakaua Intermediate School Students on April 19 and April 26, 1996 ■ On both days it looked like it was going to be one of those rainy days at Ho‘omaluhia Park as clouds clung to the tips of the majestic Ko‘olau Mountains. But soon the weather gods smiled and only an occasional, short blessing was actually dispensed during the day. Precisely at 9 o’clock, the yellow school buses lumbered through the gate and made their way down the steep slope to the dam site at Ho‘omaluhia. As the school buses disgorged their precious cargo, I held my breath. Just how were that many students from the Kalakaua Intermediate School going to blend in with the scenery and the quiet of the park? But…

■ Twelve teams fished the waters around Maui County during the Ma‘alaea Boat and Fishing Club’s annual Memorial Weekend Tournament. Fish caught by all means, whether trolling or bottom fishing, were eligible for prize monies. The TALE WALKER Team dominated this year’s tournament, taking first place in the marlin division, first, second and third place in the ‘ahi division, and tying for second place in the ono division. Their luck also held to win the side pool jackpot, which was a random hat draw. On Saturday (the first day out), Capt. Randy Kinores was at the helm. He had the TALE WALKER south of the Lana‘i Lighthouse as he headed out to the #27 Weather Buoy. On the way. he spotted some birds working in the distance. About 100 yards…

■ May 12 was an exciting day at Honokohau Harbor on the Kona Coast. Eighty-one determined female anglers put to sea on 27 fishing machines, and each had her eyes on winning the trophy for the largest fish in the four flags category and for the most tagged-and-released fish. They didn’t waste any time. The action started at 8:07 a.m. when Tara Bonamici, a Northwest Airlines flight attendant, caught an ono from aboard the ECLIPSE. Capt. Jack Ross’ strategy to clear the harbor and put lines in the water immediately paid off while everybody else was running wide open for “the Grounds.” Special thanks for their help and efforts to Carol Bache, Jean Bowman, Dr. Jerry Cysewski, Eagle Brand Distributors, Melissa Echenique of Bad Ass Coffee, Susan Gray, Sharon Handgis,…

OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS FIRECRACKER OPEN July 5, 6 & 7, 1996 Pacific Sports-Kona P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 322-2010 HBGFC 4TH OF JULY TOURNAMENT July 4, 6 & 7, 1996 Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club P.O. Box 3106, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 325-7362 FIRST RAINBOW JACKPOT FISHING TOURNAMI July 5 & 6, 1996 Kauai Rainbow Paint and Fishing Supply Jim Nakagawa (808) 335-6412 Lester (808) 245-5159 Myles (808) 338-1913 12TH ANNUAL MAUI HANAPA‘A TOURNAMENT July 26 & 27, 1996 Maui Trailer Boat Club P.O. Box 672, Wailuku, HI 96793 Dennis (808) 877-6368 Vernon (808) 244-9860 SKINS MARLIN DERBY July 18,19, 20 & 21,1996 Pacific Sports-Hawaii P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 322-2010 KHBT PRO-AM August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, 1996 HIBA-Hawaii P. O.…

Baiting ■ Live-baiting a marlin is nothing like dragging plastic around all day. It takes skill and the ability to first catch a bait before you can look for that prize catch. When looking for baits, people tend to gravitate to the buoys. The FADs are a natural selection when looking for baits and, ultimately, a billfish. Catching an aku or shibi at a buoy can be the hardest when you really need one. It’s important to keep light tackle on board for this purpose. More often than not, that bait (or lack of one) will either make or break your outing. There are a number of ways to catch a bait. We’d like to refer you back to the article we had on aku (October 1995 HFN, page 16)…

■ The Keala Canoe Club successfully defended its first-place title in the Open Men’s Division of the Waikiki Beach Boys Invitational Iron Men/Women Canoe Race on Saturday, April 13, 1996. The awesome crew consisted of Bruce Ayau, Billy Balding, Marc Haine, Thibert Lussiaa, Bill Pratt and Masepa Tanoai. This same combination of dedicated athletes has been victorious in this particular race for the past two years. Using the MOANA, a Force Five fiberglass canoe, they upheld their reputation for commitment and excellence by outpaddling more than 65 other crews. Imua! Their story is unique. One might wonder how such a group of young men could come together for several iron man and sprint races and win without regularly training together. Three of the men live on O‘ahu and paddle for…

■ Fishing for ulua from O‘ahu is hard work. There are many fishermen and not that many ulua. During prime season, most of the popular areas are crowded, and it is common courtesy for each angler to cast only two ulua rods: one on the right side of a point and one on the left side. This gentlemen’s agreement has been in place for decades and is passed down from generation to generation. Its purpose is to give everyone a fair chance at catching an ulua. It also helps to avoid any bad feelings in such a competitive sport. So, to increase the odds of catching ulua, anglers come up with all kinds of “stuff” to enhance their baits so the ulua will be attracted to the bait on their…

■ The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Board of Directors, Mike Wilson, chair, has approved the revised changes in state hunting regulations. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff did a creditable job of correlating the testimony at statewide hearings, including that from the Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA). Key Results 1. Proposal for limiting the number of dogs for pig hunting was dropped. 2. Camouflage orange was rejected as a safety problem. Bird hunters will now wear blaze orange as required for mammal hunters. 3. Telescopic sights and in-line ignition on muzzleloaders remain permitted. 4. Phone reservations for limited hunts were approved. (Any applicants who feel their hunt should be by lottery rather than by first-to-phone should notify the HRA and complain to the DLNR.) 5. Fees for…

Dear Chuck, The name of this story could be “Never Underestimate the Strength of a Marlin,” or “What Do You Do When a Marlin Is Just Too Strong for You To Handle?” The first title is a motto that every fisherman should live by, and the second is a question that could be answered by, “No need to worry; just call for some extra help.” It was May 19, and the captain and crew of the LIL’ JESSIE had high hopes when they left Wai‘anae Harbor at 5 a.m. for a day of trolling off Ka‘ena Point. I, Capt. Ed Nelson, had made two new lures with the colors I had heard were hot for marlin recently, and expectations were running high. I had not been catching lately, so I…

■ With all the ocean conservation concerns facing the people of Hawai‘i today, one has to wonder why a new conservation organization would attempt to hijack the ongoing conservation efforts of others, rather than taking on one of the problem areas not currently being pursued by other organizations. There is a technique sometimes used to promote various products and events that is known in the industry as “ambush marketing.” This technique is often employed around sporting events with a “title sponsor,” a large company that has purchased the rights to align their products to an event. Ambush marketers seek to benefit from the event’s stature and publicity by positioning their products in front of the public and the media that have been drawn to the event, without paying any sponsorship…

■ In a recent HFN column, we explored the pros and cons of various cooking magazines and shared recipes from each of them. Since then, a friend gave me copy of “Low Calorie, Low Fat Recipes,” one of the Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications, and I’m sure glad she did! It provides an attractive format with motivating, easy-to-follow recipes and informative nutritional analyses for those who keep track of calories and fat intake. And, as a special bonus for HFN readers, the Summer Issue included a feature titled “Fish Without Fear,” a basic howto for choosing and cooking fish, which translates to over 20 fish and seafood recipes in this particular issue. Just think, you could cook and serve fish for most of the month! However, the magazine…

Goodwill Industries Fishing Tournament ■ Really good times, I think, come in three parts. There is the part when you are looking forward to doing something and planning how to do it; there is the part when you are enjoying doing everything you planned; and there is the part when you look back and reminisce about what a good time you had. Does that sound like fishing to you? It sure did to a bunch of anglers at the Hawaii Yacht Club (HYC) on Sunday, June 2. These were special anglers, and the tournament they were fishing in was something special, too. It was the seventh annual Goodwill Industries Tournament for nearly 50 of its developmentally handicapped clients. “You wouldn’t believe how much our clients look forward to this one…

For letters, with photos, received during the month of July we’ll send you a HFN Koolzie, HFN Cap and two Official HFN RV or Boat, Window Stickers…our way of saying thanks for sharing your catch!…Hana pa‘a, Chuck Send to: P.O. Box 25413, Honolulu, HI 96825 Howzit Chuck, First, there was a typo (due to editing) in our Holoholo Style article in the October 1995 issue. The picture was of Derrick Seiki with my ulua and my story. He always takes a picture with the biggest fish the gang catches and has his own personal album with his side of the story. He wanted his picture in your magazine, so I turned it in with my ulua. He was really happy and grateful. Here is another story on our August fishing…

■ Persistent trade winds will be the dominant weather feature. July is fair weather month-on land. Over the waters expect gusty trades on six to 14 days of this month. Surf-wise, northwest wave activity is at a minimum with low surf heights of 0 to 5 feet at northern shores. Surf action along southern shores will peak in July and extend into September. Mariners are advised of the possible occurrence of two kinds of potentially hazardous weather: thunderstorms with heavy rain from an upper trough, and tropical cyclone invasions into Hawai‘i waters. July 1-Sunrise: 5:53 am, Sunset: 7:17 pm July 31-Sunrise: 6:04 am, Sunset: 7:11 pm…