Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2013 i Hawaii Fishing News

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Starting Out, Boy Scout Style So you want to know how to make your own trolling lures and you don’t know where to begin? You’ve come to the right place. Start right here with my “Boy Scout Mold.” I call it that because even a kid can afford to get the materials needed to make the mold and then learn to use it. In fact, I’ve started a lot of youngsters off this way and provided them with the low-cost components of the mold without breaking my budget. To make the mold you will need an empty pill vial (see the illustrations), a rubber chair tip sized to press-fit snugly into the end of the vial, and a thumbtack. The standard vial for the medications I use will make a…

The Western Pacific Fishery Regional Management Council held its 156th meeting at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei, American Samoa, from March 12 to 14, 2013. The meeting opened at the newly erected Fale Samoa with a traditional ‘ava ceremony, one of the most important customs of the Samoa Islands involving a solemn ritual where a ceremonial beverage is shared to mark important occasions. “Fishing is the ocean and fishing is life to the Samoans and throughout the Pacific,” said Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga during the welcoming remarks. Lt. Gov. Mauga, whose term began in January of this year, noted that there is a clash between the Pacific Island culture and the Westerners and a clash among the efforts of those advocating for sanctuaries, coral…

On Monday, March 11, 2013, a response effort to free an entangled male humpback whale was mounted and the animal was successfully disentangled. The animal was reported by the tour vessel MAN-OF-WAR near Lahaina. At the same time, the U.S. Coast Guard also reported the animal from the air. The entanglement involved several wraps of small-gauge line around the animal’s tail that was cutting into the animal, making the entanglement life-threatening. An immediate response was launched. While the response team was not able to remove all the gear by the end of the day, they did cut free approximately 40 feet of trailing line. In order to continue the effort, a satellite tag buoy was attached to the animal. On Monday, when conditions allowed, the team relocated the animal between…

The Reel Hope Wahine Tournament began as a way to raise funds for the Big Island for breast cancer. Carol and Bruce Herren backed me and helped me get the event off the ground. I know many captains that have a mother, wife, daughter, or sister that has breast cancer, or is a survivor, and I wanted to give a little bit back to them. These men are my captains and co-workers, and I have grown close to many of them. They have to travel down that difficult road with these women, and it is hard on them, as well. At The Charter Desk, I see many tournaments and I thought it would be a great idea to get these men involved with our community, raise some funds, and invite…

I have been fishing as far back as I can remember and kayak fishing for many years, but I have only been in Hawai‘i for a little over one year. Hawai‘i is truly the Mecca of kayak fishing. Nowhere else in the world can you launch from shore and in a short paddle be in pelagic waters with such diversity! Shortly after arriving in Hawai‘i, I joined the Aquahunters and entered the 2012 Makahiki Kayak Fishing Tournament. My 2013 New Year’s resolution was to catch a billfish from my kayak. I thought it was far-fetched, but it was a goal, nonetheless. Little did I know I’dd soon get my opportunity. I went fishing on January 13, 2013, on my Oceankayak Trident 15 off the island of O‘ahu. It was a…

Once a year, the middle school teachers of Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy extend students’ learning experiences beyond the classroom. Sixth-, seventh-and-eighth-graders journey beyond our Kamuela campus to hike, fish, SCUBA, ride horses, surf, swim, cook and bake, give back to their community, become stewards of the land, and appreciate the passions of the educators in their lives. This special week in February is called “Theme Week.” I took my Theme Week group fishing on the south side of the Big Island. Along with the 12 middle-schoolers, I brought my trusty chaperones (Namahoe Soo, Bradley Samura, Paul Patterson, Michael Chung, Michael Harvey, Naoki Hayashi, and my husband, Joseph Cootey III) to camp, fish, swim, paddleboard, dive and learn about gyotaku from Naoki Hayashi. Here is a combined reflection from their adventure down…

Contact Splash <surf77@mac.com> U.S. Navy, James Bond Sound Off For years, the U.S. Navy has denied that its high-powered sonar harms whales. A former James Bond and the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) claim the U.S. Navy will kill 1,800 whales with explosives and sound over the next five years. Though it has changed course and now admits that sonar harms marine mammals, the U.S. Navy, seeking an environmental permit to test and train, said the numbers are not nearly what environmental lawyers claim. Between 2014 and 2019, the U.S. Navy hopes to conduct testing and training exercises in Hawai‘i, the Atlantic and the Pacific. The Navy is asking the National Marine Fisheries Service for a five-year permit to operate what will involve a full arsenal of tools that include…

In early March, the water temperatures off the Florida Panhandle were still pretty cool, but we were itching to get out on the water. So my Fishing Buddy, our Boat Dog and I took off from our Suwannee fish camp. The wind was knocking us around, but we were on a mission. We headed about 6 miles offshore to Hedemont Reef. We’d heard that the sheepshead were in. Sheepshead are similar to triggerfish (but found much farther out). They have a similar size, strong jaws, and a nice, meaty flesh. They are great panko-fried or baked, so I was anticipating a great dinner. Years earlier, the state placed concrete “cubes” to create artificial habitats. As we pulled in, we saw a couple of other boats parked over a couple of…

E-mail Your Tournament Dates <fishnews@hawaii.rr.com> SHORECASTING TOURNAMENTS OAHU–5TH ANNUAL ISLAND COLORS WESTSIDE ULUA CHALLENGE May 3, 4 & 5, 2013 Shane (808) 478-7737 Nadine (808) 456-5262 Website <www.islandcolorsuluachallenge.com> OAHU–‘DA WEIGHMASTER’ SHORELINE FISHING TOURNAMENT May 31, June 1 & 2, 2013 Shannon Valdez (808) 277-7151 Norman Kunimura (808) 754-0287 E-mail <big_ulua@hotmail.com> HAWAII–S. TOKUNAGA 2013 ULUA CHALLENGE June 6 to 9, 2013 S. Tokunaga Store (808) 935-6965 E-mail <tokunaga@hialoha.net> Website <tokunagastore.com> HAWAII–S. TOKUNAGA 2013 TA‘APE CONTEST Month of July, 2013 S. Tokunaga Store (808) 935-6965 E-mail <tokunaga@hialoha.net> Website <tokunagastore.com OFFSHORE TOURNAMENTS OAHU–HGEA KENDALL FISHING TOURNAMENT May 4, 2013 Kretia at (808) 543-0086 E-mail <kretia@hgea.org> Website <www.hgea.org/fishing> OAHU–WAIKIKI YACHT CLUB INVITATIONAL JACKPOT FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, May 11, 2013 Sherry Vann <WYCjackpot@hawaii.rr.com> OAHU–5TH ANNUAL HANAPA‘A SHOOTOUT JACKPOT TOURNAMENT June 1, 2013 Reid Yamashita (808)…

Mahalo and Aloha! As most of you know, the Ulua Tagging Project officially ended as of June 30, 2012. We no longer pass out any new ulua tags, papio tags, or tagging kits. However, those of you that still have any remaining tags, please feel free to continue using them to tag ulua and papio and send in your data cards. We will also continue to honor all recaptures. Please give us a call at (808) 587-0593 if you recapture any tagged fish. Words cannot adequately describe what a privilege it has been to work with such awesome volunteer anglers. From the bottom of our hearts, mahalo for all of your assistance, dedication, expertise and friendship throughout the years–all of which has made the Ulua Tagging Project a success. There…

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council announces the following public meeting on fisheries management in offshore waters of Hawai'i, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Pacific Remote Island Areas. Pelagics Plan Team Meeting 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu April 23-25 (T-Th) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Major agenda items: 2012 Annual Report; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission; South Pacific albacore and American Samoa longline fishery; North Pacific striped marlin; Pacific bluefin tuna; Cook Islands fisheries sub-regional office in Pago Pago; False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan; Biological opinion for deep-set tuna fishery; Outstanding Fishery Ecosystem Plan amendments; Public comment. For more information and complete agenda, go to www.wpcouncil.org or contact the Council at info.wpcouncil@noaa.gov, phone (808) 522-8220 or fax (808) 522-8226.…

February 4 to 7, 2013 Day 1 I catch a boat to Honomalino. The ocean is so smooth, you see for miles With the gentle rocking of the boat, you cannot fight sleep. I am awakened by the snap of the center reel, Surprise, it’s a shibi! Day 2 I wake before the sun and fish off the rocks My first catch is a moana As I take the paddleboard out a light bulb switches on in my head Fishing off the paddleboard… Brilliant! Day 2 (10 minutes later) I paddleboard 50 yards off shore The water is transparent I see the bottom teems with coral I stop and set the anchor I drop two baited lines and squirmishly [sic] wait for a bite Day 3 I sit up on…

Wahine Fishing Tournament Aloha Welina. The Waianae Boat Fishing Club holds an annual Wahine Fishing Tournament. The last wahine tournament was held in 2012; but, late or not, its story has to be told. The outcome was great. The women got to show that they can fish, too. For them, a‘ole pilikia (no problem); reeling in the fish was easy. This tournament also gave the club members (the men) a chance to share their passion for fishing with their wahine. At Wai‘anae Harbor where Dallas Pali is “the king” and the sun sets at the end of the day, you can find a wahine tournament where they catch the dinner “easy.” “Sea ya.” … Lani WBFC Wahine Fishing Tournament Results Catch Anglerette Capt. Boat First Place Marlin 251.4 Kawai Leedy…

The Five Stages of a Fisherman’s Life... Like a Poem by Stan Wright In my 60-plus years of having fished in many exotic places around the world, and in the Ala Wai Canal, I have come to the conclusion that there are five stages in a fisherman’s life. Stage 1: Just catch a fish. I don’t care what kind of fish or how big it is; please, Lord, just let me catch something. Stage 2: Got to catch lots of fish. The more fish the better. Catch, catch, catch. I’m looking for big numbers here. I want to catch way more than last trip. I want to catch the most fish–more than the other guys. Stage 3: Catch a Trophy Fish. I want that 100-lb ulua, or a “grander,” a…

MISSING FADS HAWAII D-KUMUKAHI ZZ-WAIMA PT. E-LELEIWI KH-KEHENA MAUI DD-OPANA PT. CC-KAENA PT. LA-LAHAINA SO-KEALAIKAHIKI KAUAI BB-MOLOAA OAHU J-WAIALEE HH-PEARL HARBOR 03/15/13 ALL OTHER FADS ON STATION FOR UPDATES OR TO REPORT A MISSING FAD CALL: OAHU 848-2939 KAHO‘OLAWE TROLLING - APRIL 6-7, 20-21 RESTRICTIONS APPLY-243-5889 CIGUATERA DATE NO. FISH ISLAND 01/31/12 2 UKU................. OAHU 08/19/12 1 ULUA............... KAUAI 09/01/12 1 KOLE.............. KAUAI 09/10/12 2 KUMU.............. OAHU NO NEW CASES REPORTED SINCE 09/10/12 Department of Health (808) 586-4586 Hawaii Fishing News (ISSN 0194-65IX) published monthly, Hawaii Fishing News, 6650 Hawaii Kai Drive, Suite 201, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825. Periodical postage paid at Honolulu, Hawai‘i. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Hawaii Fishing News, P.O. Box 25488, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825. TIDE VARIATIONS FROM HONOLULU TIMES LISTED TO DETERMINE THE TIME OF THE HIGH…