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E-Zine Volume 47 Number 7
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July Issue New Oahu Grander The Hanapa'a Shoot Out Tournament and a skilled Captain drew this huge marlin out of the deep. Potential New State Record - Goldsaddle Goatfish A new Goatfish variety enters the State Record Fish list - looks like some aquarium fish were released. Tail Tale - Tugboater Mariners Handline for Fresh Fish by Edwin Claunch Fresh fish for dinner: Tugboat crew spices up mealtimes with handline caught local fish. Tail Tale - Friends Make Dreams Come True by Norton Castro Right place, right time and good friends help make this fisher's dream come true. Tail Tale - Waking Up to a Screaming Pole by Aikane Kahawai-Queen Sometimes, good things really do happen after midnight. Big Island Casting Hui Summer Slam Tournament by Duane Nakano Fishers hook plenty of ulua, omilu and a few others for a great community kick-off to summer fishing. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance The good weather allowed the Trollers to enjoy their first tournament of the season, and more. DLNR Dispatches by DLNR Our Governor signs new legislation on four initiatives designed to improve our oceans and lifestyle. Night Demon of Hookena by Mike Sakamoto Legacy Article - HFN readers' requested this great story from a local legend. New Insights Into Black Marlin Caught Around Hawai'i by Maya Otsu Following the elusive black marlin helps us understand its visits to Hawaii waters. Splash! by Robert Duerr Community-based subsistence fishing areas; more Pacific Marine National Monument expansion, plus... Equity and Environmental Justice in the Western Pacific by WPRFMC Share your mana'o (insights) this summer on the draft of a national strategy. Ready to Battle a Billfish by Charles Levine for BoatUS Landing your first billfish is an aquatic battle like you've never experienced. Go Hunt Hawaii by DLNR New hunting opportunities for goat and sheep are announced. Turkey Tag Trivia by Richard Hoeflinger Turkey Tag Trivia: online ordering proves popular. Food, Science and Tradition by Cassie Pardee, Poseidon Fisheries Poseidon Fisheries combines tradition, sustainability and recipes in cookbook project. Fresh Catch of the Day by the Fishwife HFN's family favorite recipe creates memories of a long ago Alaska vacation.. Somethin' Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Catch of the Day, Fishy Chum and Finny Funnies to delight young and old. HOLOHOLO STYLE - Readers' Pages by HFN Readers Local anglers share their fishing vacation adventures, as well as person best fish caught near home. HFN Shoreline and Offshore Tournament Calendar The tournament season is heating up with plenty of opportunities for fun firsts and big bills. HFN Tides and Moons, Island Charts and FAD Locations Fishing forecast, box jellyfish alerts, out-of-season warnings, weather predictions & best times for fishing.