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August 2008 E-zine E-Zine Volume 13 Number 9
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2008 S. Tokunaga Store Ulua Challenge by Laron Kageyama Three massive 100-plus-lb ulua topped the field of 449 shorecasters competing in this event. 100-PLUS-It Pays to Fish in Your Own Backyard by Troy Haspe A last-minute plan to fish near home with Uncle Pogo produces a 124.6-lb monster ulua. 31st Annual Moloka'i Whippas by Lloyd Yonemura, The 'Moloka'i Flash' Eighty anglers hit the reef to help fund a scholarship for a graduating Molokai High student. 10th Annual Pole Benda Invitational by Edlyn Carvalho From the keiki categories to 100-plus-lb ulua, this 'ohana shorecasting tournament has it all. Pole Benda 100-Pounder by Scott Burns Nonstop ulua action could only be topped by one thing-the 110.4-pounder that Scott hooked. TAIL TALES-True Adventures by Steve Mu and Jean Marciel The ultimate fight: a 50-lb ulua versus a spinning rod off a 90-foot cliff. Papio/Ulua Proposed Regulation Survey by Annette Tagawa, DLNR New regulations are being proposed for ulua and papio and the DLNR wants your opinion. THE FISHBOX-'Let's Go Fishing' by Ben Wong Plan your television viewing so you don't miss any of these great fishing adventures. FIJI-Fiji Seawatch by Roberta Davis Kaua'i's Pat Victorino returns with Jeana Nakamura to whip for ulua in this G.T. paradise. Kona Iki Trollers' Wahine Fishing Tournament by Lisa Nahoopii The Tsuyoki Memorial Tournament was rousing success as the wahines battled the big ones. Small Boat-Big Tournament by Bill Jardine The little KAKALINA raises a 188-lb yellowfin to win the Ahi Division of the Kona Classic. OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT-Ahi Fever 2008 by Lisa Hamada The big boys-200-plus-lb 'ahi and 700-plus-lb marlin-came out to play. 24th Annual World Cup by Mike Leech Kona basks in the glory of another World Cup victory thanks to the IHU NUI's 773-lb marlin. FISHING HAWAI'I STYLE-Illustrated Tips by Jim Rizzuto Grab your disco balls, Sea Strobes, and Hydra-glows and join Kona's latest big-game fad. FISHING NEWS-Splash! by Bob Duerr A push to make Hawai'i's shorelines for seals only, and ocean acid levels are on the rise. Draft EPA Permit Boater Problem by Scott Croft, BoatU.S. The EPA's Clean Boating Act draft could become a nightmare for recreational boaters. ISLAND OF HAWAI'I-Kona Seawatch by Andria DeBina Five new fish were added to the Big Fish List and marlin up to 948 lbs arrived at the scales. MAIL BUOY-Kikiaola Harbor Update by Laura Thielen, DLNR Despite cost increases, the DLNR is still pursuing funding for dredging work on Kikiaola. ISLAND OF KAUA'I-Kaua'i Seawatch by Brad Titus The MAKA HOU II hosts an 'ahi-catching family from California. ISLAND OF MOLOKA'I-Moloka'i Seawatch by Capt. Clay Ching Beginner's luck strikes a shorecaster, and the fishing gods help three men in a sinking boat. ISLAND OF O'AHU-Kane'ohe Seawatch by Ernie Choy With 'ahi everywhere on the windward side, the fishermen are reliving "the good old days." TAIL TALES-True Adventures of HFN Readers by Brad Titus The LISA SEA may be the first boat to hook and release a tiger shark with a trolling lure. HOLOHOLO STYLE-Reader's Pages by HFN Readers HFN's most avid anglers share their favorite photos, adventures and awesome catches. Protect Our Ocean Treasures by Allen Tsukamoto Hermit the crab needs your help to find its new home and you can keep our beaches clean. HFN 2008 Tournament Calendar The tournament season is at its peak but there are still some great events that you can enter.