July 2017 Hawaii Fishing News E-Zine Volume 42 Number 7 Table of Contents Featured Articles in this issue... Stuff I Did Before TV by Frank Yangson Adventures were plentiful for kids growing up in Kalihi Valley in the 1940s. Century-Old Mystery Solved by Dan Dennison, DLNR UH graduate and researcher matches an endangered forest bird with its Hawaiian name. Best Practices for Fishing Around Turtles by NOAA Hook a turtle, or see one entangled in fishing line? Its OK to help! Whether Oysters Can Be Used for Ecosystem Enhancement by DLNR DLNR and Kualoa Ranch join forces to see if oysters can clean up Pearl Harbor waters. 31st Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series Leads Off With Tribute by Jody Bright Granders from days past are remembered as the HMT Series kicks off its eight-tournament run. Lawsuit To Stop Killing Rare Seabirds by D. Henkin, M. Kaaumoana, M. Ziegler, and B. Segee State facilities are contributing to massive decline in three imperiled species. FISHING NEWS—Splash! by Bob Duerr News including flying makos, sailfish-eating marlin and lava tour woes. Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate Mauis spearfish run tapers off, but big blues still thrill offshore anglers. Tail Tales by Eddie Tinoga First time is the charm! These lucky anglers get a double-hookup on their maiden voyage. Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Summer tournaments yield good conditions and catches for Hilo Trollers and Tokunaga Challenge anglers. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I—Kona Charter Desk Report by Shawna Haynes The world-famous Kona Charter fleet shifts gears when the offshore ahi action breaks loose. HOLOHOLO Style—Reader's Pages by HFN readers HFN anglersyoung and oldshare their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. Somethin' Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Color Fun, Fishy Chum Sealife Tidbits and Finny Funnies. HFN Tides and Moons, Island Charts and FAD Locations Fishing forecast, box jellyfish alerts, weather predictions and best days and times for fishing.