Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2003 i Hawaii Fishing News

Malolo Teaser Bird ■ One of the most unusual things I have tried in big-game fishing has made a comeback. I bought my original skipper bird in 1990. It was made of plastic. I ran it a few times with very little success. I guess that I didn’t rig it correctly to tow a lure or I just ran out of patience. A few years ago I saw a new “malolo teaser bird.” It wasn’t like the old skipper bird I used to own. This new bird was different-it was airbrushed and had aluminum wings. Unlike the plastic skipper bird, it looked realistic. The new bird I saw looked like a flying fish and was quite attractive looking as a fish teaser. Having wonderful luck with being in the right…

■ The Freedom To Fish Act would not preclude the use of marine protected areas that don’t allow fishing in instances where sport fishing is shown to have a threatening impact on fish populations. Because science shows this isn’t the case in California’s closed area, conservation-minded anglers are rightfully concerned that management decisions that affect their access are being made without consideration for this basic scientific standard. In addition, the Freedom To Fish Act would require implementation guidelines, defined conservation goals and monitoring programs as a basis for measuring the effectiveness of any marine protected area. None of these basic measures are part of the California decision, yet recreational fishing is now permanently banned. To learn more, visit the following website: <http://www.freedomtofish.org.>…Mike…

MPA Senate Bill 705 Was Introduced By: Russell S. Kokubun, Room 207 2nd Senatorial District-Portion of Waiakea Uka, Keeau, Kurtistown, Mountain View, Glenwood, Pahoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchid Land Estates, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pohoiki, Kalapana, Volcano, Pahala, Punaluu, Ninole, Honuapo, Naalehu, Kahuku Phone (808) 586-6760; Fax 586-6689 From the Big Island, 974-4000 + 66760 Email<senkokubun@Capitol.hawaii.gov> J. Kalani English, Room 205 6th Senatorial District-Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lanai, Molokai, Pukalani, Makawao, Olinda, Pulehu, Kula, Waiohuli, Keokea, Ulupalakua, Haiku, Wailua, Nahiku, Hana, Hokuula, Phone (808) 587-7225; Fax 587-7230 From Maui, toll free 984-2400 + 77225 From Molokai and Lanai, toll free 1-800-468-4644 + 77225 E-mail <senenglish@Capitol.hawaii.gov> Lorraine R. Inouye, Room 201 1st Senatorial District-Kukuihaele, Honokaa, Paauilo, Ookala, Laupahoehoe, Honomu, Pepeekeo, Onomea, Papaikou, Paukaa, Hilo, Kaumana, Keaukaha, Waimea Phone (808) 586-7335; Fax 586-7339 From the Big…

Colleen Hanabusa Room 214 21st Senatorial District-Nanakai Gardens, Nanakuli, Lualualei, Waianae, Makaha, Makua Phone (808) 586-7793 Fax 586-7797 Email: <senhanabusa@Capitol.hawaii.gov> ■ In the April issue of HFN we incorrectly identified Colleen Hanabusa as introducing MPA Senate Bill 705. We apologize. Colleen, who appeared on the Rick Hamada morning radio talk show on February 13th, was quoted as responding to a question from a concerned fisherman about a bill to shut down the shoreline to fishing. Her response, “Yes, there was this bill that really would have hammered the fishermen. The proponents of the bill admitted that the bill might close down the whole shoreline.” She then said that, “fishing is very important to the people of Hawaii.” Sen. Hanabusa held the MPA Senate Bills 705 and 1497 in the Judiciary…

■ The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) recently completed repair and maintenance projects at Kaunakakai Small Boat Harbor. The improvements benefit the boaters and fishermen on Moloka‘i. The completed projects include the following: • Resurfacing 28,700 square feet of the harbor parking lot and restriping the parking area. • Replacing the damaged cement surface on the finger pier by the loading dock. Work included installation of fiberglass reinforcing bars. • Replacing and reinforcing the footing on the jib crane for proper structural support. • Removing and replacing an 80-foot concrete section of the dock fronting the slips. According to DLNR Chairperson Peter Young, “The total cost for all five projects was $81,000. This is a significant savings from the high bid price…

■ The freshly cut tako leg was hooked once through its thickest portion by a sharp #26 BKN ulua hook. The leader system was simple: a 3-foot section of #13 Malin stainless wire was attached to a #2/0 barrel swivel, which was then attached to a 2-foot section of green 60-lb test Ande monofilament. Why green? It seemed as though the resident humu population disliked the green-colored mono. The early morning darkness was slowly giving in to the sun as Ted Teramoto and Hal Higuchi began to cast lines into their favorite sand pockets. The word was out that ‘o‘io were in the area and were biting for only a short time after sunrise. My rigged tako leader was attached to a Penn graphite 555 reel that was loaded with…

■ Spring is here, and so are the mahimahi and ono. These fish are being caught off Kane‘ohe in rather large quantities. This has made the fishing much more fun for those who need a warm-up for the summer rush of ‘ahi and aku. The new buoys off Mokumanu Island are attracting ono and other fish. By this summer, the buoys will be great places to get nice-sized fish. Thank you, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Keith and Jill Hijirida normally fish the Kane‘ohe side of the island, but for a change they tried the south side and the Penguin Banks. They were trolling when a huge marlin took their lure and gave them a new first for their boat, the KEKILA. As the fish got closer, Jill noticed another marlin…

To add your tournament to this list, contact HFN by phone (808) 395-4499FAX 396-F1SH or E-mail <fishnews@hawail.rr.com> AHI FEVER June 14 and 15, 2003 Waianae Boat Fishing Club Norman Swift-O‘ahu (808) 696-3399 E-Mail <norman.swift@verizon.net> PEARL HARBOR FISHING TOURNAMENT June 28, 2003 J.D. Okamura-O‘ahu (808) 473-8000 ext 3541 E-Mail <okamuraJD@phnsy.navy.mil> 7TH ANNUAL KONA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT June 28 & 29, 2003 Tropidilla-Kona (808) 327-1440 P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 <info@konatournaments.com> WORLD CUP BLUE MARLIN CHAMPIONSHIP July 4, 2003 Jim Hardie-Miami (305) 559-8485 P.O. Box 2476, Miami, FL 33159 ROYAL CONTRACTING EMPLOYEE TOURNAMENT July 4 & 5, 2003 Jan or Verna-Oahu (808) 839-9006 677 Ahua St., Honolulu, HI 96819 FIRECRACKER OPEN July 5 & 6, 2003. Tropidilla-Kona (808) 327-1440 P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 <info@konatournaments.com> SKINS MARLIN DERBY July 11,12 &…

Chuck, Had an interesting visit with a Canadian fisherman. Years ago cod fish was big business off their east coast. Over the years, overfishing almost wiped out the cod fishing industry. The fish are now making a comeback due to strict regulations on size and catch limits. A new problem has been discovered. After the taking of large fish for so many years, the only breeding stock left are the smaller cod. Now, because of the breeding of only small-sized cod, the genes for larger fish have been bred out of the cod fish. These smaller cod fish are mature adults, and won’t grow any larger. Studies are now showing that not only do large mature fish produce many times more eggs than younger, smaller fish, they also pass along…

“Fight For The Right To Fish” Hi Chuck, In regards to the plethora of new MPA/Marine Reserve resolutions (HCR-139, SCR-168, SR-117, HCR-173, HR-137, SCR-122, SR-81, SCR-178, SR-126) that Were introduced into the Hawai‘i State Legislature by marine reserve proponents in response to the public’s opposition and subsequent killing of the Marine Reserve Network Act bills introduced earlier this session, I noticed that HCR-173, HR-137 states that “WHEREAS, Hawaii’s existing marine management areas need to be augmented with additional marine reserves that meet the criteria set forth by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in their Scientific Consensus Statement on Marine Reserves; and… I was intrigued by this reference and decided to dig a little to find out more about such purported support for Marine Reserves. It seems that…

Hermina M. Morita, Room 314 14th Representative District-Haena, Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kealia, Kapaa, Waipouli, Wailua House Lots Phone (808) 586-8435; Fax 586-8437 From Kauai, toll free 274-3141 + 68435 E-mail <repmorita@Capitol.hatwaiai.gov> Sylvia J. Luke, Room 422 26th Representative District-Dowsett Highlands, Pacifi Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl, portion of Makiki Phone (808) 586-8530; Fax 586-8534 E-mail <repluke@Capitol.hawaii.gov> Brian Schatz, Room 425 25th Representative District-Tantalus, portion of Makiki, portion of McCully Phone (808) 586-9425; Fax 586-9431 E-mail <repschatz@Capitol.hawaii.gov> Scott K. Saiki, Room 438 22nd Representative District-Portion of Moiliili, portion of McCully, portion of Kaimuki Phone (808) 586-8485; Fax 586-8489 E-mail<repsaiki@Capitol.hawaii.gov> Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Room 315 45th Representative District-Waianae, Makaha, Makua Phone (808) 586-8460, Fax 486-8464 E-mail<repshimabukuro@Capitol.hawaii.gov> Tommy Waters, Room 426 51st Representative District-Kaula, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Popoia, Manana, Kaohikaipu, Lanikai, Waimanalo…

How To Make the Most of Your Lure Pattern: Part 1 ■ Trolling involves more than just sticking a lure out behind your boat and hoping a fish likes it as much as you do. Successful trailers arrange their lures according to a plan. This “pattern” is designed to present each lure at its most effective while providing an array of lures that work well together. In a successful pattern the lures attract fish to each other and provide alternatives for fish of different kinds and temperaments. A good spread also places lures where they minimize the chances of interference with other lures and lines and can be set out and brought in quickly and conveniently. We spoke with successful lure fishermen to gather their best fish-catching ideas for making…

Recreational boating safety is the primary mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Each year, the Auxiliary and the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation partner together to bring this message to the boating public. Did you know that most drownings could be prevented if boaters wore their life jackets? This year a new federal law requires children under age 13 to wear their life jackets when boating. The four principles of safe boating follow: 1. Wearing life jackets saves lives; 2. Boater education saves lives; 3. Safe boats save lives; and 4. Sober boating saves lives. We are inviting everyone to join us at a number of events during the week of May 17 to 23, 2003. For a list of events, be check out <http://www.SafeBoatingCampaign.com> Also this year we…

■ One of Mauna Lani’s recently released honu (Hawaiian sea turtles) returned to the resort after some nine months and 3,000 miles spent circling the Hawaiian islands and cruising the pelagic and benthic zones of the ‘Alenuihaha Channel between Maui and the Big Island. The turtle, simply known as Mauna Lani Honu #22270, was outfitted with a small, air-activated UHF transmitter that enabled the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) researchers to track its movements via NOAA satellites in what is called the ARGOS System, a joint project between the United States and France. The satellites relay the signal to ground stations where it is analyzed and relayed to the NMFS Honolulu lab. “Steve Boreri of Mauna Lani Sea Adventures, who assisted with the open-ocean release last June, sighted and photographed…

■ One of the most painful things I have ever experienced in my life was getting stung by a box jellyfish while scuba diving. It happened three years ago when my friends and I decided to go night diving off of Kewalos. The dive was very nice. There were lots of interesting things to see that are not visible during the day. The reef came alive with all sorts of colors. That same reef looks dead and lifeless in the daytime. There were some sleeping uhu and some weke, but none were of any size to spear. I did find a very large tiger cowry that was a keeper. As the night dive was coming to the end and we all had to go to the surface, we noticed that…

Gas Prices Up and Fishing Down! ■ Many of the Hale‘iwa trailers stayed home due to high gas prices and the fact that not many fish were running out in the deep. At $2 and up per gallon, fuel can really get expensive, so fishermen thought twice before going out. Although there were no big fish reported, a few lucky trailers came across some stripers or little marlin. It is hard to get the hooks set in these little fish. They like to play with all the lures you are running and get you all excited. If you are lucky, out of 12 strikes you can hook up to one of these billfish. The weather during the month was fairly good with the exception of a couple of storms, and…

Shorecaster Captures Largest Record Ulua Ever for Big Isle ■ On March 21, 2003, I got off work at 4 o’clock, made it through the “aloha Friday” pau hana traffic and got home at almost 5. I was excited because that night was going to be my first ulua trip of the year. It’d been almost seven months since my last trip back in August when my daughters and I entered the Parks and Recreation ‘Ohana Shorecasting Tournament. Although 1 didn’t place, my daughters did. Hoku, my oldest, took first place in the Teen Division with a 9-lb ‘omilu, and my baby took ninth in the Child’s Division with a 2- or 3-lb roi. I guess they got their skills from their old man. The main thing was that we…

■ On April 9, the U.S. House Rules Committee rejected a bipartisan amendment authored by Reps. John Dingell (D-MI) and Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) designed to fix the harmful Hydro Title (Title III) of the House Energy Bill. Rejection by the Rules Committee prevented the amendment from being considered by the full House and ensured the passage of the title later the next day. “The Rules Committee turned its back on the interests of sportsmen and women, rivers and the trout and salmon fisheries of the nation,” said Steve Moyer, vice president of Volunteer Operation and Government Affairs for Trout Unlimited. “When all 435 members of Congress are not even afforded a chance to debate such an important natural resource issues, a real travesty has occurred.” Title III of HR 6…

A special thanks to House Representative Dwight Takamine (D-Hamakua) for taking the time during this busy Legislative Session to address the fishermen’s concerns on the MPA (Marine Protected Area) issues. Dwight Y. Takamine, Room 306 1st Representative District-Hawi, Halauia, portion of Kawaihae, portion of Waimea, Kukuihaele, Honokaa, Paauilo, Ookala, Laupaheohoe, Honohina, Hakalau, Honomu, Pepeekeo, Onomea, Papaikou, Paukaa, portion of Hilo Phone (808) 586-6200; Fax 586-6201 From the Big Island, toll free 974-4000 + 66200 E-mail reptakamine@Capitol.hawaii.gov We look forward to meeting with more of our state leaders such as Rep. Takamine in the future in finding better solutions to our fisheries issues. Aloha Neil Kanemoto “Fight for the Right to Fish!”…

“Fight For The Right To Fish” ■ So you’ve heard that certain elements within the Legislature want to put an end to your favorite sport, and you want to do something about it. But, what to do? Well, actually there’s a lot! The proponents of marine protective zones are numerous, well-financed and well-organized. They are counting on us, the fishermen, to be silent and complacent. If we as individuals are not moved to action, their agenda will surely rule the day. Here’s a short list of what you can do. First of all, become educated on the matter. Read all you can about the bills and resolutions involved. All proposals are listed on the government website: <http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov>. Dialogue on the issues at hand can be found at <http://ulua-fishing.com>. There you…

Dear Representative, The purpose of SCR 111 SD 1 is to make it possible for the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) to lease the entire Honokohau Harbor to a private entity for the purpose of privatization. An existing law (Act 299) already allows the BLNR to lease the harbor’s “fast” lands (i.e., the dry lands surrounding the harbor water area); however, in order to be able to lease the entire harbor, the BLNR must acquire a special authorization from the Legislature in the form of a concurrent resolution to be able to lease the “submerged lands” (the water area of the harbor) to a private entity. That’s the purpose of SCR 111 SD 1. Without this concurrent resolution (and also the governor’s approval), the entire Honokohau Harbor could…

■ The striped marlin bite was hot during the month. One hundred fifteen striped marlin were weighed, and 88 were tagged and released. Nineteen spearfish were also weighed, and six were tagged and released. One blue marlin was weighed, bringing the monthly total to 229 billfish. The first part of the month saw the bite spread out between the Palaoa Point Lighthouse on Lana‘i and the shoals off the southwest corner of Kaho‘olawe. Once the weather turned to light and variable winds and malie waters, the boats headed to the North Shore of Moloka‘i to see what was there. They found a large school of striped marlin feeding on the inside ledges from Papalaua Valley east to Halawa Valley and hooked over 140 fish. During the seven-day period from March…

■ Members of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WESPAC) took initial action to revise current sea bird and sea turtle conservation measures. WESPAC voted to do the following: • Remove the requirement to carry bolt cutters and line clippers on nonlongline pelagic fishing vessels (i.e., troll, handline and pole and line vessels). There have been no reported interactions between sea turtles and nonlongline pelagic fishing vessels. • Include an underwater longline setting chute for seabird mitigation as an alternative to blue-dyed bait and strategic offal discards when fishing north of 23° north. The Audubon Society Living Oceans Program, Hawaii Longline Association, National Marine Fisheries Service, Albi Save (the Australian company that manufactures the chute), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and WESPAC partnered in an experiment in February 2002…

■ There was a lot of action on the dock as we welcomed the return of the Pacific blue marlin. These fish are back, and in impressive sizes. Out of the 28 that were hooked, eight were tagged and released and seven weighed more than 500 lbs. The striped marlin continued to dominate the waters, as 114 were reported as boated and another 120 were reported as released. The spearfish numbers have lessened slightly. Fifty-six were boated, and 40 were released. We had our first black marlin of the year, a really large striped marlin and 22 ‘ahi weighing more than 100 lbs each. Charterboat captains love to fish. One way they get charters is through destination management companies that bring groups from the mainland over on incentive trips. This…

■ Weigh-in results, February 16, 2003 Sunday at Salt Pond Park. It was a successful event. There were over 160 competitors in the event. The rain and cold weather didn’t stop those diehard fans from showing their support. For those who did get lucky and caught some fish, they went home with some first class prizes along with door prizes for a lot of supporters. Thanks to the many sponsors. Much Mahalo to Everyone! On behalf of Tiana Tacub-Guillermo, Eddie and Leona Tacub, tournament coordinators and grandparents to Tiana, we would like to thank the sponsors who helped make this a successful fundraiser and the overwhelming individuals who signed up, supported and gave their utmost generosity to Tiana. Thank you for your love and support. Topping off the entire event…

■ May signals better weather for Hawaii waters-there is less chance of severe weather, like strong Kona winds, thunderstorms or heavy rain. There is still a small chance of bad weather in May, but normally it is a well-behaved month. Trade winds will blow about 86 percent of the time, and one should expect about four to 10 days of gusty trades. Northwest swell activity will continue to decrease. Surf at Sunset Beach, O‘ahu, will not rise above five feet on most days, but there is a chance that 10-to 15-foot surf can occur. Higher than normal swell and surf on the southern shores will be increasing through the month as storms in the Southern Hemisphere become stronger. © Copyright Hawaii Fishing News 2003 All Rights Reserved.…