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Hawaii Fishing News May 2022 E-Zine Volume 47 Number 5
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Mail Buoy - Maunalua Bay & Poseidon Fisheries Partnership by John Wiley Oahu boat & shoreline tournaments, and a beach clean-up kicks off a new partnership early this month. Newest State Records Anglers continue to chase record size fish, including sharpnose mullet or uouoa, and hinalea. 100-Plus Club News Three Hawaii island shorecasters win the battle with 100-Plus uluas & join HFN's 100-Plus Club. Cover Story: Ulua Whisperer Brings in 300 by Jensen Kona This highly successful and dedicated ulua fisherman gets an amazing 300th catch, and it is over 100-lbs. Tail Tales by Aly Melonson While patiently trying for her first ulua of the year, this angler hooks a jumbo bonefish. The Marlin by Conor Sullivan A fishing family faces a formidable foe in the form of a 611-lb Pacific blue marlin. Splash! by Robert Duerr U.S. Coast Guard mission, live-aboard lawsuit and community science make a Splash! this month. Tail Tales by Rossi Abordo Shorecasters hook, film and fight a large awaawa that ends up in some homemade fish balls. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I - Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Hilo Trollers kick off their tournament season, and offshore fishermen get ready for the summer ahi run. ISLAND OF MAUI - Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate A feisty blue marlin puts on an aerial show for the captains on the REEL HOOKER. Surprise! by Bill Jardine A shore fisherman gets an unexpected catch while whipping from Kailua-Konas lava shores. The Blue Marlin Capital by Shawna Galigo, Kona Charter Desk Catches include a plethora of 'ahi, a striped marlin, and a huge 799-lb blue. Fishermen Discuss Shark Depredation in Small-Boat Fisheries by WPRFMC In Hawai'i, shark depredation is a problem affecting fishers who rely on their catch to feed others. From Ultralight to Fly Fishing by Ernie Theodore A longtime ultralight fisherman finds that fly rodding may be the 'ultimate in fishing.' Daily Hunting Bans by Richard Hoeflinger Some hunters embrace the status quo, while others lobby for future changes. Gordon Gets His Gobbler by Richard Hoeflinger Spring turkey season saw hunters eager to travel for a tom, but their quarry proved scarce. Fresh Catch of the Day Ulua & Papio by the Fishwife Trevally is a versatile fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Fishing Tips by Stan Wright Like all great fishermen, Stan shares tips so that others will benefit from his experience. Somethin' Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Enjoy Sea Words, Fishy Chum, and Finny Funnies this month. HOLOHOLO STYLE - Readers' Pages by HFN Readers HFN Anglers - young and old - share their favoite photos, adventures and awesome catches. HFN Shoreline and Offshore Tournament Calendar The spring and summer tournament season is filling up fast! HFN Tides and Moons, Island Charts and FAD Locations Fishing forecast, box jellyfish alerts, out of season warnings, weather predictions & best times for fishing.