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Hawaii Fishing News January 2022 E-Zine Volume 47 Number 1
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Tail Tale by Gavin Ambrosio A true tale of a fishing ohana's adventure where the youngest angler teaches everyone how to do it. ISLAND OF HAWAII Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Stormy weather is expected this winter, two kayakers score big, and some indicators of good fishing to come. Splash! by Bob Duerr Suspected great white shark attack, a B.A.S.S. champ from Hawaii, Alakoko Fishpond and more. December 2021 Council Meeting Highlights by WPRFMC The Council discusses tori lines, NWHI sanctuary, and honu, plus offers free lunar calendars. Tail Tale by Max Germond A young teen entrepreneur and waterman shares his passion for life while catching fish with his flys. DLNR Dispatch by DLNR Hawaii, Maui and Oahu have replacement FADs onsite. Kauai replacement FADs coming soon! Consider the Kill by Christina Henline Practice Ike Jime: Careful steps taken after a fish is caught will greatly increase the value of the catch. New State Records by Dexter Aoki, Amanda Tomosawa, Fasil Bizuneh New state records for Nile Tilapia, Palenose Parrotfish, and Bullethead Parrotfish. One Rod To Throw Them All: A Japan Wide-Range Rod by Kawika Chee The high price of these imported rods can be justified by their extreme versatility. ISLAND OF HAWAII Kona Charter Desk Report by Sierra Llanes November charters were slow due to COVID, but locals and visitors both scored big marlin, ahi and mahi. Mail Buoy Board Fishing Safety by Wayne E. Umlauf The popularity of SUP fishing has a local safety expert offering some advice. Tail Tale by Chris Wright Catching a golden trevally on the flats while fly fishing in Hawaii is a very special treat. Tail Tale by Mike Harbowy While rehabbing from a fishing-related injury, Uncle Mike connects with his Shoreline Whipper ohana. Fishing Flies Deep by Louie the Fish De Nolfo Techniques learned in New Zealand and used on a Maine flyfishing adventure can be adapted to island waters. Fly Fishing Kauai by Norman Nagai Flashback: This rare toon is part of a larger toon story from our July 1981 issue, so there is more to come! Permit Without Purpose by Richard Hoeflinger Administrative rules like HAR 13-105 are outdated and can cost taxpayers time and money. Bird Talk by Richard Hoeflinger Recovering from illness can give you time to notice the little things in lifeand what they might be saying! HFN Shoreline and Offshore Tournament Calendar The TBA 2022 tournament schedule holds our hopes for even more opportunities in 2022. Fresh Catch of the Day Nenue Sea Chub by the Fishwife Nenue-Ricotta Cheese Bake, Steamed Nenue with Dill, Baked Nenue with Tarragon and more. Kidtime Adventures & Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Journey to the Reservoir, Sea Hunt, Fishy Chum Sealife Tidbits and Finny Funnies. HOLOHOLO STYLE Readers' Pages by HFN Readers HFN anglersyoung and oldshare their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. HFN Tides and Moons, Island Charts and FAD Locations Fishing forecast, box jellyfish alerts, Out of Season warnings, weather predictions & best days & times for fishing.