Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2006 i Hawaii Fishing News

■ Pascual Soliva Madela grew up in a fishing village in the Philippines before his family moved to Hawai‘i when he was 12. He is now 88 and has walked the beach between Kualoa Ranch and Ka‘a’awa for the past 25 years. In that time, his love for the sea has turned to concern due to the alarming trend of marine debris washing up on “his” beach. Over the years he has diligently cleaned this beach, carrying the debris in bundles across the busy Kamehameha Highway to his home. A pile of marine debris, enough to fill a flatbed truck, accumulated on his property, sorted into various piles. The debris was off the beach, marine life and bare feet were protected, but the predicament of what to do with all…

DLNR-DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES Tagged Papio Crosses Channel;! ■ The DAR Ulua Tagging Project made history! A tagged papio from 0’ahu was recaptured on the Big Island of Hawai‘i at South Point. The papio was originally tagged on January 8, 2005, in Kaka‘ako by the Kewalo Keiki Fishing Conservancy Program. The ‘omilu measured 13 inches in fork length (F.L.) and was double tagged (as part of our tag retention study) before being released. Almost a year later on January 7, 2006, angler Eric Boroughs recaptured this papio. Eric had recently moved to Hawai‘i from the mainland and had been trying to catch a papio. The very first papio he caught happened to be a tagged ‘omilu. The papio was caught at his favorite fishing spot near South Point on the…

■ The hot Hawaiian sun was high in the sky as I stood in my garage pondering what to name my brand-spanking-new boat. I took a sip from my cold beverage and pondered the possibilities. Maybe I should name it after my girl? Nah, “The Dog House” would be more appropriate because I spend most of my time there. Perhaps I could call her “Shark Bait,” but who would have guessed that the boat would turn into a piece of that? Besides, that name was just too cliche. I figured that there were probably a hundred boats wearing that lettering on their transoms in various parts of the mainland. But, hey, what was the big deal? What’s in a name anyhow? Well, it could be your first glimpse into one’s…

Fishing Begins June 3-Applications Available May 1 to 19 ■ On Saturday, June 3, 2006, the DLNR will reopen Nu’uanu Reservoir No. 4 for weekend channel catfish fishing. Fishers who want to catch the stocked catfish can do so by obtaining a valid state of Hawai‘i freshwater gamefishing license and an entry fishing card. Applications for the entry cards will be available from May 1 to 19, 2006. “Fishing for freshwater catfish usually opens in May, but this year the opening is being postponed until June because more mature catfish will be spawning and protecting their egg nests during May,” said DLNR Chairperson Peter Young. “Catfish do not feed when spawning, so they’ll be hungry and jumping on the hooks when June comes around,” he said. Prospective anglers may pick…

■ The Kakaako Kasting Club wants to thank all those who participated in the 2006 ‘o‘io Invitational Tournament, held February 17 to 19, 2006. With an incredible 70 entrants, the tournament was a great success! Members set up the weigh-in site at Kualoa Beach Park, and the weigh-in took place from noon to 2 p.m. There was a lot of fun, food, fish and prizes. Even though the weekend had some severe weather-including thunder, lightning and heavy showers-both KKC members and nonmembers alike fished along O‘ahu’s shoreline and caught a lot of fish. Although this was an ‘o‘io and papio tournament, other nonqualifying fish were also caught, including four ulua. Mahalo for the Donations and Support Door prizes were donated by KKC members. Mahalo to Keoni Campbell ($20 gift certificate…

■ The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, which manages fisheries in federal waters of the U.S. Pacific islands (i.e., 3 to 200 miles from shore), voted on March 15, 2006, to close the main Hawaiian islands (MHI) to bottomfish fishing between May 1 and August 31 annually in an effort to end bottomfish overfishing. The Pacific Islands Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) had notified the council of the overfishing situation on May 27, 2005. The council is required, under the Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Management Act, to take action to amend its bottomfish fishery management plan within one year of receiving notification that overfishing is occurring in the MHI. The seasonal closure was expected to reduce fishing mortality of Hawai‘i’s MHI bottom fish by up to…

BY HOT REAL ESTATE MARKET The BOATUS Magazine (March ‘06) article entitled “Condomania” describes how the burgeoning market for on-the-water condos is causing boat slips in Florida, Michigan and other water-oriented states to skyrocket in value, well into the six figures (yes, six figures) to buy a single boat slip! Under state management and control, the boaters are protected by laws and rules that establish a process that requires proposals such as fee increases to undergo public reviews and comments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), the public at large and the attorney general, and final approval by the BLNR and the governor prior to implementation. If necessary, boaters can take unresolved issues to the state Legislature for resolution via statute amendments. The Hawai‘i boating public would…

Aila for Governor ■ Aloha kakou! For many years I wrote a monthly column in HA WAII FISHING NEWS. I reported the latest and most interesting catches, and shared with you my thoughts on issues that most impact Hawaii’s fishermen and their families. From longline conflicts of the 1980s to state government’s current attempts to privatize the small-boat harbors, I have lobbied at the Legislature and in Congress, attended hundreds of meetings and served on many task forces and advisory committees in an attempt to protect marine resources for current and future generations. Because of this commitment and desire to make Hawai‘i a better place to live, I humbly ask for your support as I seek the Democratic nomination for the office of governor in the upcoming September primary elections.…

■ 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. May 1-Sunrise: 6:00 am, Sunset: 6:57 pm May 15-Sunrise: 5:53 am, Sunset:…

Lucky Number Three ■ I wanted to share this story based on the lucky number three. It all began during our Christmas break. My friend K.K. and I were walking to my house to get my ulua gear for fishing that night. As we were walking, our friend Justin asked us if we wanted a ride. We said, “Shoots,” and hopped in. While at my house, I told K.K., “If we can find two more rides, we going catch one big ulua.” K.K. just laughed. As we started walking again we saw our friend Jojo, and he offered us a ride. K.K. looked at me and said, “We might just be in luck.” I told him “It’s only two rides so far.” Jojo dropped us off at my grandpa’s house…

■ Mitch’s First Annual Sushi Shoot-Out Fishing Tournament took place on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, at the Hawaii Yacht Club. Kirk Inoue, Guy Inoue and Wayne Watanabe aboard the KIYOMI were the big winners with a 1,012-lb Pacific blue marlin. That was 1,012 lbs—all in one fish! They took home the grand prize of $5,000. Additional cash prizes for the largest flag fish were handed out on each day of the tournament. Sunday’s fishing was followed by a sumptuous banquet at the Hawaii Yacht Club. In addition to the barbecue, the sponsor, Mitch’s Fish Market and Sushi Bar, provided sushi. To wash it all down, plenty of ice-cold Heineken was provided by sponsor Paradise Beverages. The other tournament sponsors were Tropical Trim and Design and HAWAII FISHING…

■ My 2005 fishing adventure started back in August, when one of my birthday presents from my wife was a folded piece of paper, inside of a nicely wrapped plastic box. On the paper was the itinerary for a one-week November fishing trip to Christmas Island (Kiritimati Island, Kiribati). My first thought was, could I get time off from work then? The dates were just after our project ship date. For one reason or another, we are always late so I figured getting time off then may be difficult. Then there was the issue of money. All I’ve ever seen of the fishing trips to Christmas Island are large dollar signs. As it turned out, my boss was agreeable to letting me have the time off. He figured if we…

O‘ahu Hawksbill Turtle Nests ■ One of the rare turtles in Hawai‘i, the hawksbill turtle, has at least four newly discovered nests on O‘ahu. In January, a newly hatched turtle was discovered on the North Shore and brought to Sea Life Park where it was identified as a hawksbill. NOAA’s turtle guru George Balazs said that last summer on 0’ahu’s Kailua or Lanikai beaches three dead hatchlings were found, suggesting three separate nests. He suggested that it may be the same female because they can make multiple nests. Hawksbills, called honu’ea in Hawaiian, have a narrow head and a hawklike beak. The popularity of shell jewelry put hawksbill turtles on the endangered list. Hawksbills grow to 3 feet and can weigh 300 lbs but usually weigh 125. They nest every…

You Can Make a Difference ■ Whether you are a serious shorecaster, weekend warrior or just someone who takes a “fish-whenever-you-can-get-away” approach, it is hard to miss much of what has been publicized in HFN and the mainstream news. Conflicts and disagreements over the use and management of our ocean resources have increasingly shown up in the headlines and taken up a good share of ink and videotape. You may have been contacted by a friend or have seen fliers circulated at tackle shops asking for help in signing a petition, attending a hearing or even testifying about proposed legislation concerning the future of fishing in Hawai‘i. Up until now, this is how concerned fishers and gatherers, those who enjoy interacting with the ocean around our islands, have haphazardly banded…

Legislation Proposes Land Transfer for Privatization ■ HCR 174 proposes that DLNR land adjacent to Honokohau Harbor be returned to the DBOR for expansion of Honokohau Harbor, as was originally planned. The HCR is an excellent accounting of how the current administration has manipulated 350 acres of Kealakehe land away from the DBOR and put it in the Land Division to be leased to a large commercial condo/marina development. The well-written “whereases” of the resolution make this obvious Lingle-driven maneuver transparent. Here’s more: Honokohau Harbor (including the Harbor Entrance Channel and Turning Basin) was built in 1972 for the recreational and commercial boaters who have paid the debt service for the bonds that funded the construction of the harbor and paid the user fees that have kept the harbor functional…

■ Rain, rain, and more rain. Boy I don’t remember having so much rain in a lot of years. I’m sure everyone has been getting a bit tired of it. Not that it’s a bad thing, mind you, just too much of a good thing. A lot of people are fishing. There is just not a lot of catching going on. Some people, however, were at the right place at the right time. Jaime Pabalan and Frank Maniago were out on trip and were surprised by a small mahimahi just 10 minutes after leaving the harbor. A little later in the morning they decided to go whipping for ulua and were fortunate enough to land several nicesized fish. Jaime was able to break in his brand-new reel and pole on…

■ Kadavu Island is Fiji’s fourth largest island. It lies approximately 50 nautical miles due south of the main island of Viti Levu. It is volcanic in origin, and the extinct cone of Mt. Delainabukelevu is featured in the opening sequence of the original King Kong movie. Sparsely populated with no roads, the island rises out of the 12,000-footdeep Pacific Ocean and is predominantly covered with lush tropical rainforest. Kadavu has the world’s fourth largest barrier reef-the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef-that is over 63 miles in length. The island’s remoteness and lack of infrastructure has kept the coral and marine ecosystems in pristine condition. The island itself is approximately 25 miles east to west, but its north-south dimensions vary dramatically from 3½ miles to virtually nothing in places as large…

Dear Chuck, Here’s a shot taken by Reggie Pare of my first fish taken in my new Hobie Adventure. This is a great ‘yak. You pedal it. I have been out to VV FAD twice already. Aloha,Dan RoudebushKailua-Kona, Hawai‘i…

Chuck, My nephew and I went out diving on a late afternoon, March 27, 2006, and caught my biggest fish with two three-prong spears. It was a 32-lb kahala. My nephew, Christopher Lum, a senior at Castle High School and soon to be Eagle Scout, wrote to his uncles on the mainland about this latest dive experience. See below. I also attached some pictures that go along with this story. Ed Parubrub ■ Yo! This is Chris. Went diving with Uncle Ed, and this dive session is one for the record books. Read this story before you open the pictures. Drove onto Kaneohe Marine Base after lunch, and parked at Hale Koa Beach. Besides all the regular gear, I used a 6-foot fiberglass spear. Uncle Ed also had a fiberglass,…

Chuck, The state administration has been “spinning” the public harbor “privatization” issue as if it was a done deal; and trying to make us believe that the only question left is, “Will it be accomplished by transfering the boating facilities to the counties, or if they didn’t want them, to dump them on the open market to a private ‘marina entrepreneur?’” I believe it is time to toss a rock in their pond by reaffirming the anti-privatization position. Attached is my effort in this regard. It may serve to create some ripples to awaken and stimulate boaters to start taking action (again). Aloha, Bill ■ The attached inventory of statewide public and private recreational boating facilities is provided to establish an estimate of the total statewide capacities of both the…

Wai‘anae Boat Harbor Is Being Repaired ■ Sea Engineering got a bid to repair the broken piers at the harbor and at least the first finger on the launch ramp. The old, broken cement piers were taken out to sea and sunk, and new cement was poured to make way for the new piers to be prefabricated and brought in after the curing time. A barge was brought in, and a cement truck was loaded aboard at the harbor. Then they drove the barge around and poured the cement. This was an eye-opener. Wai‘anae Harbor also will have boat stalls that are wheelchair accessible, with 4-foot-wide slips. The repairs will also allow more boats to park in the harbor during ‘Ahi Fever this coming year, which is tentatively set for…

For letters, with photos, received during May we ll send you HFN’s Holoholo embroidered cap with HFN logo…our way of saying thanks for sharing your catch!…Hana pa‘a, Chuck Send to: P.O. Box 25488, Honolulu, Hawai i 96825 Howzit Chuck, It was in the last week of June and Pops, Calvin, and I went out hunting for the “yellow guy” again. After many times “practicing” and coming home with only bags of ice we finally got lucky. We took a triple outside of Wai‘anae and brought up two while the other one came off on the run. Boy, did we have some sore muscles the next day. But, as for our smiles, that will never go away. Aloha,Matt Osumi KERRI M ‘Aiea, O‘ahu Dear Chuck, I just got the new HAWAII…

OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS C-DOCK FISHING CLUB SHOOTOUT May 27, 2006 Eric Clark (808) 295-5467 E-mail <ejc9@georgetown.edu> AHI FEVER FISHING TOURNAMENT June 17 & 18,2006 Waianae Boat Fishing Club (808) 696-3399 P.O. Box 8221, Waianae, HI 96792 Norman Swift E-mail <nswift9005@msn.com> NORTH SHORE HANAPAA FISHING TOURNAMENT June 21,22 & 23, 2006 Haleiwa Fishing Supply (808) 637-9876 10TH ANNUAL KONA CLASSIC TOURNAMENT June 24 & 25, 2006 Tropidilla-Kona (808) 960-0978 P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 <jody@konatournaments.com> 18TH ANNUAL FIRECRACKER OPEN July 1 & 2, 2006 Tropidilla-Kona (808) 960-0978 P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 <jody@konatournaments.com> WORLD CUP BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT July 4, 2006 Jim Hardie-Miami (305) 551-0320 P.O. Box 52-6806, Miami, FL 33152, E-mail <scribemia@aol.com> 15TH ANNUAL SKINS MARLIN DERBY July 7, 8, & 9,2006 Tropidilla-Kona (808) 960-0978 P.O. Box 2158, Kailua-Kona,…