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February 2012 E-zine E-Zine Volume 17 Number 3
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New Study To Estimate the Value of Charter Fishing by Justin Hospital This NOAA study will document the economic contributions chartering makes to Hawai'i's economy. Scientists Discover a New Tiger Shark Hunting Technique by HIMB High-tech electronics shed new light on the 'yo-yo' travel and hunting patterns of local tiger sharks. TAIL TALES-True Adventures of HFN Readers by Dougie Branch This Big Island shorecaster's idea of Fourth of July fireworks is going three-for-three on ulua strikes. Mail Buoy Some bizarre ocean creatures cause a flurry of 'whatizit' questions for HFN's experts. FISHING Hawai'i Style by Jim Rizzuto With your shorecasting tackle assembled, it's time to learn how to tie Hawai'i's unique slide-bait rig. FIJI-Fiji Seawatch by Roberta Davis Three young blokes from New Zealand return with their spinners prepared to battle Fiji's big boys. Christmas Island Now Open for Kayak Fishing by David 'Boogie D' Elgas Long the realm of fly fishermen, kayak anglers can now try their skills in Kiribati's famed waters. Mail Buoy by Steven L. Wonderlich & Robin W. Baird The appearance of some unusual white whales leads to speculation as to their identity. Offshore Kayak Fishing 101 by Steve Kwiat Kayak fishing in blue water comes with a serious set of challenges and lots of hard-learned lessons. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I-Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Hawai'i has many species of great-tasting fish that have low market value yet they're fun to catch. FRESHWATER-Montana 2011 by Stan Wright A guided fly fishing trip on Montana's blue-ribbon trout rivers in a drift boat is a big slice of heaven! Freshwater Bank Fishing by Knud Lindgard Respecting the fish you catch at Ho'omaluhia pays off with good fishing week in and week out. FISHING NEWS-Splash! by Bob Duerr Hawai'i's monk seals interactions with humans have turned deadly and the feds are getting involved. The Truth About Poor Quality Fuels by Maurice Kinoshita Despite failures, disasters and damage from ethanol, our government wants us to use more of it! The Bottom Line by Carl T. Huffman Experienced engineering and quality materials make the Brute a new generation bottom fishing reel. ISLAND OF O'AHU-Wai'anae Seawatch by Lani Sylva The keiki fishermen weighed in their catches and took home the prizes in this WBFC tournament. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I-Kona Seawatch by Heather Goto On January 7, the KONA CONCEPT weighed in Kona's first grander of 2012. ISLAND OF MAUI-Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate Time to tally the big fish results for 2011 from Lahaina's charter fleet. In all, it was a good year! Southern California Party Boats by Brad Titus Party boats offer anglers an economical way to hook into California's hard-fighting, best-eating fish. CASTAWAYS, PART II-'Get My Nitroglycerin!' by Nick Czar Exploring a new resort and pristine fishing grounds with new friends often includes big surprises! Somethin' Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Let your coloring pencil run wild on this page of fishes and doodles. It's fun and amazing. HOLOHOLO STYLE-Reader's Pages by HFN Readers HFN's most avid anglers share their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. HFN Tournament Calendar New tournaments, unique formats, old friends and great adventures await in the 2012 tournaments. HFN Tides and Moons Box jellyfish alerts, ciguatera cases, weather predictions and the best days and tides for fishing trips.