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September 2010 E-zine E-Zine Volume 15 Number 10
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National Freshwater Championships by Calvin Lai Jr. A Hawai'i free-diving team makes a major statement in the freshwater world of spear fishing. COVER STORY-Dive Buoy by Kaui Brown A pair of shore-bound free-divers swim into the blue to face off with a 100-lb 'ahi. FREE-DIVING-Roi Reckoning by Kris Tyler Divers gather to target invasive species in a competition designed to help Hawai'i's reef fish. Moloka'i Topwater Challenge by Kawika Duvauchelle Whipping enthusiasts get a taste of tag and release and Moloka'i's great topwater action. FISHING NEWS-Splash! by Bob Duerr The real moi hole shootout story and a major flap at Honokohau erupts over parking fees. 100 PLUS CLUB-Tail Tales by Chris Alvarez A last-minute decision to go fishing results in an epic catch for a pair of Hilo shorecasters. TROUT UNLIMITED-Koke'e Rainbows by Louie 'The Fish' DeNolfo Hawai'i's chapter of TU is finding solutions to keeping trout in Koke'e and having fun, too. ICAST Sportfishing Conference by Jane Inouye, The Write Angler Local boys are involved at the highest echelons of the fishing industry, ICAST. Freshwater Bank Fishing by Knud Lindgard No news on Nu'uanu, but Ho'omaluhia saw record numbers of fishing families in July. Environmental Science is Fun by Jordan Ushijima A highlight of the Environmental Science Program at Koko Head was Naoki Hayashi's visit. Lawai'a 'Ohana Camp Nets Sustainable Future by Bob Duerr This special camp teaches traditional lawai'a skills and emphasizes their value to the future. KAYAK ADVENTURE-Four Kayak Amigos by David 'Boogie D' Elgas Mahimahi, yellowtail, sierra, aha, aku, cabrillo, roosterfish... the Sea of Cortes was hot! ISLAND OF LANA'I-Milestones by Elden Rodrigues Two days of shorecasting on Lana'i results in a number of 'firsts' for visiting O'ahu anglers. Recreational Fishers Survey by Pat Chang The DLNR/DAR's changes to Hawai'i's fishing regulations don't appear to be science-based. SOMETHIN' FISHY for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Just look at the rainbow of colors you can find under the sea in Hawai'i's reef fishes! OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT-Meals on Reels! by Jennifer Pang With $5000 up for grabs, 21 teams signed up and generated $25,000 for Meals on Wheels. ISLAND OF O'AHU-Kane'ohe Seawatch by Ernie Choy The BLACK PEARL docked at He'eia Kea for filming and fishermen found marlin and 'ahi. ISLAND OF MAUI-Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate Half of all the marlin weighed over 400 lbs and 182 mahimahi and 274 ono also came up! ISLAND OF O'AHU-Wai'anae Seawatch by Lani Sylva Four fishing tournaments were based in Wai'anae and every one saw impressive catches. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I-Kona Seawatch by Andria DeBina Kona hosted six tournaments, caught 121 marlin (74 tagged fish) and awarded $500,000. 51st Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament by Laura Aquino Teams from all over the world flocked to Kona again to fish this historic, prestigious event. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I-Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance The MAKANA's 151-lb 'ahi won the day and edged Capt. Les Isemoto forward in the standings. FISHING Hawai'i Style-Offshore Tips by Jim Rizzuto Sometimes, lure fishing works after you have a live bait; an egg sinker tip and a teaser, too. HOLOHOLO STYLE-Reader's Pages by HFN Readers HFN's most avid anglers share their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. HFN 2010 Tournament Calendar The tournament directory is bulging at the seams with great events for anglers in 2010.