Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2010 i Hawaii Fishing News

Desmond Valentin surely applied the attribute of faith to his fishing endeavors. Desmond’s fishing story began on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Desmond, Kyle Castro and Chrystal Raquel headed to the Ka'u region of the Big Island to do a week’s worth of some serious slide-baiting for ulua. Upon reaching their destination, they found typical tradewind weather, which is normal at this spot. With 15 to 20 mph winds and a lot of salt spray, it was, in fact, like being rained on. But these conditions are prime for ulua fishing. Getting soaked to the bone is expected when fishing here. The group’s first action took place on Monday the 26th as Dez (as he likes to be called) got the first strike at 5 a.m. on a tako bait. He…

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Two Sinking Fishermen The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two fishermen from a sinking boat 5 miles south of O'ahu, Monday, October 1. The captain’s wife contacted U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and reported her husband’s fishing vessel, the IWALANI, was taking on water, disabled and adrift. U.S. Coast Guard Station Honolulu launched a 45-foot response boat rescue crew that arrived on scene at 9 a.m. to provide assistance. The rescue crew towed the disabled IWALANI to the public dock at Ke‘ehi Marina. The vessel was not in danger of sinking. The fisherman hired PENCO to remove all the fuel and hazmat from the vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard incident management division is monitoring the situation. "The IWALANI didn’t have a working radio…

Dear Chuck, Are you happy with the course of American politics today? Whether it’s the bipartisan standstill in Washington or the fiscal conflicts at home, our democratic process is in chaos. Most Americans are not happy, and the midterm elections in November are shaping up to be a national debate for electoral revolution. Our fisheries management issues today offer a perfect example of a nation in crisis. The recent federal investigations into NOAA Fisheries law enforcement, the paper shredding, diversions of corporative research funds, a paid vacation for the scandalized former chief of fisheries law enforcement-it’s symptomatic of a democracy that’s no longer "of the People, for the People." Hardliner preservationists have pressed legislators to ignore the local communities; they’re buying off part-time charter captains to help build a facade…

Inconsistencies in the federal and Hawai‘i state measures to manage main Hawaiian islands (MHI) bottomfish fisheries were tackled by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council during its meeting October 12 to 14, 2010, in Honolulu. After review of the differences, the Council recommended that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) re-evaluate the state of Hawai‘i’s bottomfish management regime for consistency with federal regulations and that the state evaluate the performance of its Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas (BRFAs). On the one hand, the federal measures (which apply 3 to 200 miles offshore) require non-commercial bottomfish fishermen to comply with mandatory permit and reporting requirements. The state has not implemented consistent permit and reporting requirements for state waters (0 to 3 miles offshore) as once agreed. On the other hand, the…

Hilo Trollers Labor Day Invitational Tournament The Hilo Trollers safely ended their 2010 season with the two-day Labor Day Tournament on September 4 and 5. Fourteen teams entered, and 11 caught flag fish. Two marlin, seven ono and 10 mahimahi were weighed. The largest marlin and the largest fish overall was a 261. 5-lb bill fish landed on the LAWAI'A by Capt. Jr. Matsu, angler Justin Matsu and crew. The second largest fish was a 145. 7-lb marlin landed on the VK MALIA PLUS by Capt. Sandy Hirano, angler Sean Ginoza and crew. The largest ono was a 33.6-lb wahoo landed on the OLENA by Capt. Ted Young and angler Kyle Young. The largest mahimahi was a 46. I-pounder landed on the KEHAULANI II by Capt. Wayne Rabang and angler…

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Wild turkey populations and hunter interest continue to rise in Hawai‘i. Most hunters have experienced or will soon experience some memorable events in their pursuit of island "long beards." Mementos of those occasions enhance the ability to share them with others and facilitate future recollections of hunting successes; whether achieved by skill and guile, or happenstance and luck. Endless possibilities exist for creating hunting mementos. Here are a few to consider. Photographs Lightweight point-and-shoot digital cameras are now competitively priced and can be unobtrusively slipped into a hunter’s pack. With a little preparation, even a rank amateur can achieve near professional results. While still malleable, the game bird should be carefully composed and photographed against an uncluttered and contrasting background. Natural topographic variations can be used to advantage. Placing the…

This year’s 35th annual tournament held from July 13 to 17, 2010, was a great success for the Hilo Casting Club. Our community of shorecasters statewide enjoyed each other’s fellowship and took a step toward promoting the importance of conservation and the preservation of all-important ocean resources including our precious shorelines. This year we were proud to be the first tournament to implement a minimum size of 20 lbs for all ulua brought to the weigh-in. This, was a step forward in accomplishing conservation of an already thriving resource. The HCC would like to humbly thank every business and individual that has supported this annual summertime event for the past 35 years. God has certainly blessed us with all of you. We thank you collectively for the important role you…

The 2010 Hawai‘i kayak fishing season is coming to an end. What an incredible year it has been! There were spectacular catches by both veteran anglers and "noob" anglers. Big Island resident Andy Cho’s amazing 225-lb blue marlin catch set a new kayak fishing world record and gave him the momentum to pull off a come-from-behind victory over Makahiki points leader Chris Paglinawan. Chris also had an excellent year. He led the Makahiki Pro most of the way. He placed or won in just about every kayak fishing tournament he entered. Chris achieved second in the Makahiki Pro, and he was able to secure enough points to win the Oahu Black Diamond Kayak Fishing Series in just three out of the four qualifying tournaments. Rob Hall was the envy of…

‘Opelu Palu, Ika-Shibi Style Palu is potent stuff, especially when properly deployed. Whether you are ika-shibi fishing at night, dropping baits to the bottom for deepwater snapper, or fishing from a kayak for ulua, the chum you use and the way you use it may make the difference between whether you catch fish or just waste your time sorting out tangles. The accompanying image of the big red "silverjaw" lehi with fisherman Jordan Kilkenny shows how successful a palu package can be when you are pounding the bottom 80 fathoms below. Capt. Kenny Fogarty, skipper of the Kona boat MAKANA LANI, used a two-hook maki doggu rig full of chopped-up ‘opelu to reach Jordan’s lehi. The palu bag is actually a napkin-sized piece of cloth on which you pile the…

Public Safety Is in the Back Seat The horror of watching the videotape on KHON-TV News (September 19, 2010) of a 300-hp power boat running amok in the Kewalo Basin and Ala Wai Harbors and adjacent surf areas, threatening the lives of tourist boat passengers, harbor users and surfers on August 31, 2010, was surpassed by the extremely poor way this dangerous situation was handled. Who do you call to report such a serious incident? The State DLNR-DOCARE advertises that they should be called on their "hotline" regarding all boating enforcement matters that occur in state waters. But when Sheri of the Ala Wai Fuel Dock (where a part of this incident occurred) called the DOCARE hotline on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 4:30 p.m., all she got was a…

According to the NMFS Status Review of Hawaiian Insular False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) under the Endangered Species Act, by Erin Oleson et al. (August 2010), the most significant current or emerging threats to the stock include reduced prey biomass and size and competition with pelagic fisheries, including troll, handline, kaka and longline. Note: the longline data used included data collected prior to the longline area closures established around the main Hawaiian islands in the early 1990s Key pelagic fisheries issues addressed by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council during its October 12 to 14, 2010, meeting in Honolulu included overfishing of bigeye tuna and fishery impacts on Hawai‘i false killer whales. To address the overfishing status of Pacific bigeye tuna, the Council reiterated its June 2010 recommendations that…

What is Tenkara, and what does it have to do with fishing in Hawai‘i? "Tenkara is the traditional Japanese method of fly-fishing where only a rod, line and fly are used. It originated and was perfected over centuries in the mountain streams of Japan and is the ideal method of fly-fishing mountain streams. "Tenkara is about fly-fishing simplicity. It eliminates unnecessary complexities to let you enjoy the fly-fishing experience. Instead of gear, you’re free to focus on your casting and fishing techniques. The ultra-light and portable gear is great for backpacking. Eleven- to 13-foot rods collapse to 20 inches and the long rods allow you to effectively fish challenging waters." (See<http://www.TenkaraUSA.com>.) It is fun! The first time I hooked into a red devil, my 13-foot 6-inch rod bent almost double.…

November 1 - Sunrise: 6:34 am, Sunset: 5:55 pm • November 15 - Sunrise: 6:42 am, Sunset: 5:5D pm • November 30 - Sunrise: 6:52 am, Sunset: 5:48 pm MISSING FADS HAWAII ZZ-WAIMA PONIT KK-WAIMEAWK-WAIALUA OAHU 11-HALEIWA 10/15 ALL OTHER FADS ON STATION FOR UPDATES OR TO REPORT A MISSING FAD CALL: OAHU 848-2939 KAHO'OLAWE TROLLING· NOV. 13-14, 27-28 RESTRICTIONS APPLY-243-5889 CIGUATERA DATE NO. FISH ISLAND 05/08/09 1 BARRACUDA. .. MAUI 08/04/09 2 KNIFEJAW … KAUAI 09/09/09 1 UNKNOWN … MAUI 03/25/10 1 UNKNOWN OAHU 05/12/10 1 ULUA ……… KAUAI 05/26/10 1 UHU ……… KAUAI Department of Health {808) 586-4586 TIDE VARIATIONS FROM HONOLULU TIMES LISTED TO DETERMINE THE TIME OF THE HIGH AND LOW TIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING PLACES, (+) ADD OR (-) SUBTRACT HOURS AND MINUTES FROM HONOLULU…

Aloha Chuck, Each year there are a number of accidents and fatalities involving skin and scuba divers. Many of these accidents can be attributed to divers not practicing basic diving safety principles and not being familiar with Hawai‘i’s unique diving locations. Recreational skin (snorkeling) and scuba diving in Hawai‘i are popular sports, enabling participants to perform various underwater activities in a rich and diverse, sensitive marine environment. Divers frequently fall into three categories: local recreational and commercial divers; visitors (tourists); and military personnel and families. Diving activities generally originate from the shore or from boats. Since 1996, the local maritime community has carried out an ongoing effort to evaluate and improve the safety of commercial recreational diving operations from vessels in Hawai‘i. The result of this effort was the generation…

Hilo DOT Reef Flunks The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (DOT) has been working for five years on the Hilo Harbor expansion. The $57 million harbor project is expected to impact fishermen. A $750,000 artificial reef mitigation package is being dangled before water users. Fishermen, jet-skiers, divers and surfers are saying that the DOT reef plan needs to go back to the drawing board. The chosen reef site on the inside of the existing breakwall has passed federal review, said Mike Formby, acting DOT director. Water users have asked the DOT to reconsider the reef site. Though perhaps wrongly chosen, a specific location is needed for permit approvals and changes will slow down what is seen as a massive economic stimulus package. Consultants for DOT’s Harbors Division dredging of an 8-acre…

Comments on Sanctuary Seo ping Meeting My main concerns are that the present sanctuary boundaries were established to enhance humpback whale recovery only. The proclivities of other species were not a consideration in the design of the sanctuary size and locations. Therefore, I find that the proposed plan to retain and expand the sanctuary boundaries to accommodate (yet-to-be-determined) additional species has no rational basis. If the hump back has "graduated" from its sanctuary due to its numbers increasing to the predetermined recovery milestones prescribed by the ESA and MMPA, the sanctuary should be discontinued. Then the yet-to-be-determined additional species must be identified and their sanctuary requirements (size, location, etc.) determined. The "tailor-made-for-humpbacks" sanctuary might not be a good fit. It could be too big (or small), or not in the…

Waianae Boat Fishing Club Waianae Boat Fishing Club’s monthly tournament was held on Saturday, September 4. The fish of the day was marlin. With all the marlin that had been coming up the previous two weeks, there had to be more! The first-place and second-place winners on the DARI DANE, Itsu Hamada and Bryn Hamada, are quite the father-and-son team. They set out that day with a plan to live bait. It must have been working because they caught four aku. They were trying for more bait when they saw a dark shadow along the side of the boat. Quickly, Bryn baited a live aku and threw it in. The aku jumped out of the water when it saw the marlin. The marlin took the bait, and quickly they set…

Chicken Skin! When I first came to Taveuni, I found that although the island was Polynesian in culture, I had a lot to learn about the uniqueness of Fijian culture. As time went on, I found there remains plenty more to learn. Fortunately, one of the first local guys that worked at Makaira was Harvey. After years of toiling together under the tropical sun, I came to consider him a dear and trusted friend; and after a time, we became kabani. Kabani literally translated to English means "company." However, the meaning goes much deeper than that. The relationship is between a male and female who share an absolutely plutonic relationship and who are not allowed to lie to each other under any circumstances. They have the right to tease each…

Serenity and Fishing One Sunday, while I was making my way among the throng of very eager anglers of all ages at Ho'omaluhia, I came upon an older couple that, from the first look, seemed to have it all. They were sitting in comfortable chairs, and there was a portable icebox that was open to reveal a culinary spread that seemed very reasonable. There were even some nice-looking dishes of finger food in plain sight. Their handpoles were resting easily, and the atmosphere of the scene was one of total comfort and utter content. After soaking in the scenery from a distance, I politely asked them about their catch and I was somewhat taken aback by the answer. It seemed fishing was totally secondary to their main purpose of relaxing…

For letters, with photos, received during August we will send you these great gifts from HFN, our way of saying thanks for sharing your catch! … Hana pa‘a, Chuck Send to: P.O. Box 25488, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825 or e-mail: <fishnews@hawaii.rr.com> Aloha Chuck n HFN Gang, Off for the weekend. Got invited to my nephew Andrew Kaiwi’s birthday party in the village. Before heading in, we stopped for bait and palu at the Takamiya Market. Soon we were heading to Kahakuloa Valley (Maui) on a narrow, winding road. The water was rough. It was windy, cold and wet with sideways rain at 9:30 a. m. Okay, so my honey and I got to the village then walked to the river mouth (about a 20-minute walk). Auwe! We forgot the bait in…