Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2000 i Hawaii Fishing News

PHFT 2000 Tournament Log: - Saturday, July 1 ▝ The-2000 Pearl Harbor Fishing Tournament (PHFT) was planned to be the best PHFT to date; and after-some bumpy waters, it certainly turned out that way. The weather forecast did not look good for Saturday’s start with winds at 20 to 25 knots, seas of 12 feet and heavy rains expected. Three vessels pulled out Friday night for various reasons, and it is always disappointing when that happens. The early bite was slow. By 6:45a.m., the SHARISSA M had reported landing a 30-lb mahimahi and the RAMONA T a 150-Ib ‘ahi. Frustrated, many boats decided to take off “around the corner” for Hale‘iwa and Kahuku in search of winning fish. At 8:30 a.m., the vessel KYM reported it was returning to port…

▝ On Tuesday morning July 4, 2000, Adam Batungbacal, Lando Casalo and I went diving. Adam has been teaching me the sport of free-diving for about four months. Every Sunday that we have off, we go diving off his boat. Almost every Wednesday, we go diving from shore. Adam is a hard-core free-diver. He always catches lots of big fish. Adam’s friend Lando is also a good diver. We headed off at 5:30 in the morning to do a shore dive on the northwest side of Maui. | had just bought a Beuchat 110 gun that had a reel on it. I’d bought it from my friend Alvin Akazawa, another good diver. He had made a double-band muzzle to go with the gun. I took it over to Brian Yoshikawa,…

▝ Fishing with novices presents problems. But when newcomers step aboard your boat for the first time, they also bring special opportunities and rewards. For starters, beginner’s luck really does happen. Beyond that, who can deny the joy of sharing the excitement of a rookie’s first success! ‘Capt. Tim-Cox-makes a daily practice of introducing first-timers to the thrill of offshore fishing. Tim and crew, Capt. John Rooney, load up the SEA WIFE II with greenhorns twice a day for half-day fishing parties out of Honokohau Harbor. Many who plunk down their $69.95 for four hours of fishing have never picked up a rod and reel before. Tim’s routine makes sure they get the maximum opportunity to have an experience that will keep them coming back. Through preparation, planning and patience,…

▝ The cobalt blue ‘omilu, speckled with black dots with undertones of green and flashes of gold, is without a doubt in my mind one of the most beautiful of the jacks. Its beauty, hard-nosed fighting ability and abundance during the sumimer season make the ‘omilu one of the most sought after ulua in the islands. Compared to some other jacks, the ‘omilu does not attain huge proportions. The largest ‘omilu is said to grow to about 30 lbs, according to scientific data. I personally have never heard of a 30-pounder being landed by either commercial or recreational fishing methods; however, I like to believe there are a few out there. Possibly the best time to catch the ‘omilu of your dreams is during the months of August and September…

National Hunting and Fishing Day ▝ Wendell Kam, who heads conservation education for the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), wants HFN outdoor sports clubs to know that Hawai‘i will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 23 and 24 at Koko Head Public Shooting Range. Clubs are invited to participate by setting up booths and displays. The purpose is to show the public how outdoorsmen and women are key to Hawai‘i resource protection and conservation. Outdoorsmen contribute money from sporting goods taxes and donated time. During these two hands-on field days, the public will be able to try skeet, muzzleloading, casting and archery. Clubs will have demonstrations throughout each day. Clubs are being sought to host .22 rifle and handgun shooting. The outdoor activities can be done…

Longliners Hooked, Gaffed 4 and Iced Down ▝ Hawai’i longliners were hooked, gaffed and ice-box slabbed by Honolulu U.S. District Judge” David Ezra. Judge Ezra gave the Hawai’i longline industry a 30-day notice, with a possible 180-day extension, that all longliners must have federal observers on their boats. The ruling attempts to protect endangered sea turtles. It shuts down the Hawai’i longline fleet. Will putting longliners in the deep freeze mean more fish for Hawai‘i near-shore fishermen? Will endangered turtles prosper? “Splash!” looks for the “raw sashimi.” Judge Ezra last year closed 1 million square miles of swordfish, grounds. This past month, his pen banned fishing ‘within another 2.5 million square miles 500 miles north of Hawai‘i. He also restricted fishing during April and May within 4 million square miles,…

▝ Trolling is improving a little on this side. July has come and gone, and so have the ‘ahi. They came for a couple of days and disappeared soon after showing up. No marlin have been sighted yet; but be ready, because they should be here soon! Mahimahi of a little larger size have been showing up, providing a little action on this side. One, Two, Three Strikes-You’re Out! The same people who were convicted and fined last year for illegal netting practices were recently caught again with the help of local fishermen. This time they were caught with lobster and moi out of season and pieces of coral on board, their boats. The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) officers made two separate arrests on two boats and confiscated everything—boats,…

Enjoy summer in Hawai'i waters. August is the warmest month over land and in the water. No Kona storms or cold fronts are expected. Replacing these two wintertime storms could be storms born over the warm tropical waters—tropical storms and hurricanes. August is the favored month for these storms. Over the past years, these storms have appeared in Hawai’i waters so it will be prudent to listen to the National Weather Service marine forecasts before venturing into the water. Weather satellite pictures spot these storms. Trade winds will be the common feature as they persist through the month. Expect about five to 10 days of gusty trade winds that can make the waters too rough. Northwest swell and surf activity is at the minimum, but southerly surf could be higher…

OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS KANEOHE YACHT CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT August 5 & 6, 2000 Kaneohe Yacht Club—Kaneohe (808) 247-4121 44-503 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe, HI 96744 2ND ANNUAL AUGUST MOON BILLFISH TOURNAMENT August 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2000 Tropidilla-Kona (808) 325-7300 P.O. Box 2158, Kaih,1a-Kona, HI 96745 PURE JACKPO-f-Mii..LENNIUM 4 August 26, 2000 Keehi Boat cIut,:..Oahu (808) 841-7271 4 Sand Island Acces.s Road, Honolulu, HI 96819 HOOLEAJACKPOTTOURNAMENT September 2 & 3, ·2000 Hawaii & Waikiki Yacht Club-Oahu (BOB) 955-4405 1599 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814 OKOE BAY RENDEZVOUS XII September 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2000 Tropidilla-Kona (BPS) 325-7300 P.O. Box 2158, Kaiiua-Kona, HI 96745 FLYING FISHING FREAKS TOURNAMENT September 26, 27,, & 28 2000 Kay Kolt-Kona mos) 325-6432 P.O. Box 2958, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 http://www.konakay.com KEEHI…

▝ Q: What kind of tackle do you need to get started fly fishing? A: The following is the basic tackle that’s required. Fly Rod The fly rod is used to cast the flyline and fight the fish. In the past, rods were made of green heart wood, bamboo, fiberglass, graphite and boron. Today, graphite is the most common material use to manufacture fly rods. Fly rods are designed to do many different things. Some are designed to present a fly softly on the water and to act as a shock absorber to protect light tippets, while others are made to cast larger, heavier flies and deal with the wind. The heaviest weight rods sacrifice casting ease for fish fighting ability. Fly rods cast flyline weights of 0 through 15,…

▝ The weke-‘ula is a tough customer on light tackle. Boy, can a weke-‘ula make your rod take a full bend! When hooked on light spinning tackle like the Penn 550SS reel and a fast tapered graphite rod, weke-‘ula can make a very hard and determined rush to the bottom. If an angler doesn’t have a smooth drag, the fish is definitely going to part company fast. Most novice fishermen who hook weke-‘ula for the first time are scared by the fish’s power. If an angler is not paying attention to the fight, the fish will be gone. But, if all goes well, seeing a weke-‘ula’s bright orange flash come up‘after a long, hard fight is a real thrill. Hooking and landing a weke-‘ula on a fly that you’ve created…

▝ The plentiful tuna catches of July will continue into Augustin offshore waters. Continue to expect good catches of ‘ahi (yellowfin tuna), ‘ahi pahala (albacore tuna) and kawakawa (mackerel tuna). ‘Ahi is my favorite fish, so.I have collected a lot of ‘ahi recipes and have adapted other recipes to suit this fish. This month I will share some of my collection with you. Grilled ‘Ahi With Mango Salad This is the season for mangoes, my favorite fruit. In fact, I have been working on a mango cookbook for several years and have hundreds of recipes featuring this wonderful tropical fruit. Hopefully, it won’t be too long before the book is finished. In the meantime, here is a little sample. 1 large mango, pitted, peeled and cut into ¼-inch wide strips¾…

▝ On June 22, 2000, Hawai‘i’s governor, Benjamin Cayetano, survived two years of constant attack and influence peddling by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WESPAC), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), longline fishermen, fish dealers and other parties who, for lack of better terms, sought to rape and pilfer Hawai‘i’s marine resources. On that day, he signed the shark finning bill into law. The governor’s action came at a critical time. lt was the first time that a state official had the decency to “just say no” to WESPAC and the NMFS. Shark finning is and was offensive to the Native Hawaiians and the other citizens of this state. Allowing this inhumane, senseless and wasteful practice to continue posed a threat to the coastal shark population as well…

▝ Menpachi are a favorite after dark shoreline fish throughout the state of Hawai‘i. Many of us have our favorite spots and our secret methods of catching them, and would like to keep that information to ourselves. This is my method. First, I chum, or palu, the water. I use two cans of mackerel, an equal amount of sand and baking powder. Mix these ingredients well. You might have to add some water if the mixture is too dry. The idea is to soak the mackerel juice into the sand. When you palu the water, the sand sinks to the bottom and the baking powder carries the mackerel smell out with the current. Always note the direction that the current is flowing: that will be the direction that the menpachi…

▝ It was a good month for the avid tournament fan. There were a lot of events going on like the Ahi Fever in Wai‘anae and the Hanapa’a tournamentin Hale‘iwa. Kaua‘i had its share of fun tournaments, also. The first of the season was the annual 154 ACS Surfrider Ahi Tournament. Sixteen teams entered this year’s event, including the Chinooks, the Alaskan team, which made their annual pilgrimage to the islands for the tournament. There were a few new teams added to this year’s roster, also. Mark Oyama on his boat, the WET DREAMS, had an all-wahine crew that proved to be a productive fishing team. The Air Guard Tournament is an ‘ahi tournament, so the big prizes were awarded to the teams that landed them. The award for the…

Yellow Fever Sweeps the Coast ▝ The ‘ahi finally arrived in decent numbers, resulting in the launch ramps being very busy. Some boats that had sat untouched all year were suddenly hitched up to a truck and pressed into action, some of them before they were mechanically ready! This was readily apparent from the numbers of boats being towed home every weekend. The jure of catching a big ‘ahi coupled with’ the strong, steady trade winds that arrive each summer can be a deadly combination. In a one-week period last month, there were three well-publicized capsizings—one off of Kane‘ohe and two off of*Wai‘anae. One of the capsizings that occurred off of Wai‘anae resulted in a fatality and complete loss of the boat. Fortunately, in all of the other incidents, there…

▝ “Fishing Tales®#8221; airs five nights a week (Wednesday through Sunday) at 7 p.m. on Channel 16 on O‘ahu and on the neighbor-island cable systems. Here’s a preview of what host Mike Sakamoto has in store for you. August 1 to 6-Shore Fishing Kalapana Mike Sakamoto heads out on the rocks to fish with Wayne Kuwana and friends. They hook into kawele‘a, akule, menpachi and ‘aweoweo on light spinning tackle and 15-foot menpachi poles. They even hook into some husky ulua. The guys day and night fish from the rocks as the lava flow from Pu‘u-O blazes not too far away. August 8 to 13-Boat Fishing for Papio in Hilo Bay The papio are biting in Hilo Bay, so the guys go out and hook baby goatfish (‘oama) and bring…

Ho‘omaluhia and the Rain Gods ▝ This month’s open weekend fell right after payday, there were ball games scheduled, rain had been forecast, plus the clouds hung ominously. Surely, very few people would show up. Wrong! They came in droves. Saturday the count-topped l68 anglers, and Sunday tallied 248 ariglers In the morning, the rain unforgivingly lashed a very happy group of kids busily dunking baits. When the sun finally showed, I was concerned that they were drenched to the very skin and asked one “daddy” whether he had any changes of clothes for the kids. He looked at me for a moment as if I were a complete idiot, and then commented, “They will just have to dry up before they get back in the car!” They did, and…

▝ Though it is just 17 miles from Kaua‘i, it seems that the island of Ni‘ihau is out of reach of Hawai'‘i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) when it comes to enforcement of state hunting laws. Four years ago, on April 24, 1996, Gov. Benjamin Cayetano signed SB 2340 HD 2 stating that “No person shall engage in the business of soliciting and guiding clients for the purpose of taking any game bird or mammal without first procuring a hunting guide license. Hunting guides shall provide an annual report to the department of their guide activities that shall include the number of clients served and the client’s residency status.” Three years ago, in June of 1997, I informed the Hawai‘i state DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)…

▝ After reading the Honolulu Star Bulletin’s June 30 article concerning who is at fault for the longline fishing ban, it finally became evident to me how the environmentalists plan to implement their objective of banning fishing*in Hawai‘i. First, you must be aware that those behind the effort to ban fishing in Hawai‘i include environmentalists of Hawai'i as well as out-of-state national environmental groups such as the California-based Turtle Island Restoration Network and similar organizations. These groups are extremely powerful and influential and probably control most of our politicians and God knows who else. Do you not think it strange that not a single state official protested the longline ban? It does not take a political scientist to explain their silence. We are a state completely surrounded by the Pacific…

ISLAND OF OAWU ▝ June rings in the summer and usually the ‘ahi season, but this year the action seemed to be a little delayed. Ahi Fever in Wai‘anae didn’t quite get the numbers of fish everyone would have liked, andthough the North Shore Hanapa‘a was alittle better, it, too, was a bit slow. Some individual good-sized fish did come in, and I have a story or two to add, as well. KBC Pure Jackpot Millennium 2 Tournament Fifteen captains and their crews took advantage of the great weather to test their skill at sea, primarily in search of ‘ahi in this multispecies tournament. The first four places are paid for the largest fish regardless of species, and two of the three ‘ahi that made the scoreboard were over 100…

For letters, with photos, received during the month of August we’ll send you an HFN Holoholo Style Kooizie, HFN Cap and two Official HFN RV or Boat Window Sticker…our way of saying thanks for sharing your catch!… Hana pa’a, Chuck Send to: P.O. Box 25040, Honolulu, HI 96825 Dear Chuck, Here's some nice pictures of a great barramundi catch from my friend Capt. Dean Beech in Australia who runs a 40' sport fishing charter boat called MAUNA KEA and has fished the HIBT with the winning team. Rick Gaffney Kailua-Kona, Hawai’ Dear Chuck, Eight-year-old Alan Lee is all smiles over his catch, a kagami caught on ultralight tackle while fishing with his dad off of Honolulu. It’s Alan’s secret fishing hole! Steve Lee Honoluu, O‘ahu Wassup from Kailua, Chuck! Here’s…