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Ahi Fever is Back E-Zine Volume 45 Number 7
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Man and the Ski - One for the Books by Kurtis Chong Kee Lose some, win some: this jet-ski angler loses one yellowfin but gets redemption on the very next strike. Tail Tales Wahine Anglers Catch Uluas! by Tristiny Hashimoto, Carrie Asuncion, Todd Kirwan Experienced and new wahine ulua hunters have caught the addiction. Attitude Is Everything by Bill Jardine Was your last fishing trip wonderful or not-so-wonderful? You decide. Splash! by Robert Duerr Many state parks reopen, discussions about Pohoiki improvements continue and more. Mail Buoy: Hawaii Marlin Tournament Updates by Jody Bright After much debate the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series in Kona is running with COVID-19 procedure in place! ISLAND OF MAUI Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate A 6-year-old angler catches his first marlin while fishing aboard the INATEA with his dad. Small Islands, Big Hearts by Capt. Bob Neuweiler Innovative Hawaii fishermen continue to develop and share ideas that change the world. 43rd Annual Molokai Whippas Fishing Tournament by Lloyd Yonemura Despite the tournament cancellation, donors stepped up so the Whippas could present this years scholarship. ISLAND OF HAWAII Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Hilo Trollers assess their upcoming tournament, and boat fishermen try for ahi and other food fish. The Emergence of Flashabou Skirting by Conor Sullivan Flashabou, the trolling material of the future, got its start right here in the islands. Beware of SWBO by Paul Hamada Safety is paramount to this diver who lost a brother and personally experienced SWBO. Ask Jamie by Jamie Hamamoto Have a question about a fish or fishing in Hawaii? Jamie will find an answer for you. Mail Buoy: Honokohau Harbor by Gary Beals Resident expresses concern over state of Honokohau Harbor during recent break in daily fishing operations. Tail Tales Shibi from Shore & Funny How Things Work Out by Elias Espiritu & Nick Wakida A shibi caught on light whipping gear and a pleasant surprise ending to a not-so perfect adventure. The Chase for a 100-lb Ulua Part 2 by Charles Chucky Balucan Pursuing a 100-plus ulua for almost a decade teaches this shorecaster that theres joy in the journey. Uku Fishery in Hawaii Deemed Healthy and Sustainable by WPRFMC Study shows that uku stocks in the main Hawaiian Islands are not overfished or experiencing overfishing. Sustainable Fishing Relies on Healthy Estuaries by Kim Peyton and Troy Shimoda DAR shares midpoint data from an ongoing study of 11 estuaries and their inhabitants. Lake Wilson Opens by Stan Wright Heeding social distancing guidelines, anglers ply Lake Wilson for largemouth and peacock bass. DLNR Announces 2020 Black-Tailed Deer Season on Kauai by DLNR Island hunters can apply now for upcoming archery, muzzleloader and rifle deer hunts. Tail-End Tommy by Richard Hoeflinger Being with friends, taking sunrise photos & searching for turkeys is a great way to spend the last day of spring. Fresh Catch: Keeping it Fresh by the Fishwife Valuable tips for preparing your catch for the pan, grill or sashimi tray, and the best methods of freezing some for later. Somethin Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Color Fun, Fishy Chum Sealife Tidbits and Finny Funnies. HOLOHOLO STYLE - Readers Pages by HFN Readers HFN anglers young and old share their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. 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, weather predictions and best days and times for fishing.