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Hawaii Fishing News September 2020 Going to Fly E-Zine Volume 45 Number 9
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Fly the Flats by Elias Espiritu Fly fisher captures a golden surprise while plying the flats for bonefish: a 10-plus-lb ulua papa. Fly Fishing Guides in Hawaii Take on COVID-19 by M. Christensen, C. Wright & Stan Wright Island Fishing Guides teamed up on social media to share their passion during the shut-down. Palafamala Paddles Virtual Fishing Tournament by Jennifer Fratzke This tournament spread aloha virtually & kept fishers connected during a time of social distancing. ISLAND HAWAII- Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Hilo Trollers combined tournaments and raised funds in memory of a fellow fisherman. The 7th Inning Stretch by Bill Jardine With their plans derailed, these fishermen switch and take full advantage of their alternate adventure. Splash! by Robert Duerr State parks close, ramp repairs stall, urchins help save reefs and non-native corals get a new home. Trout in the Time of COVID-19 by DLNR, Division of Aquatic Resources Kauai anglers, eager to enjoy trout season, follow the rules and set a good example during a pandemic. Seabins Installed in Ala Wai Harbor by Lori Barrett Ala Wai Harbor begins as pilot program for the Season Project, hoping to clean debris and pollution. Fishing Participation Continues to Rise by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation 2020 Special Report on Fishing provides demographic insights, perceptions of fishing and more. Fishery Council Meetings Go Virtual and So Can You! by the WPRFMC The Councils next decision-making meetings will be held online and are open to all. Tail Tale- Fishing is My Life by Cody Koda Sometimes you get lucky! This shore caster brought a 29.3-lb ulua home from a recent food-finding session. Tail Tale- Its Sashimi Time by Lee DeRouin Molokai father-daughter team go whipping and diving together, before she returns to Oahu for school. Tail Tale- Back Breaker Ulua by Tatsuya Nishizaki This avid surfer is told to rest up after an accident, instead grabs a fishing pole and lands a 44.5-lb ulua! Gyotaku Fish Printing by Clyde Tamaru Images, including gyotaku art, perpetuate the memory of a great catch. U.S. Coast Guard Transports Monk Seal Pips to Sanctuary by USCG Four rescued monk seals transported to refuge after receiving treatment at Ke Kai Ola. Fresh Catch of the Day by the Fishwife Uhu (parrotfish) are one of the tastiest fish to eat. The Fishwife gives recipes on how to cook it several ways. Spearfishing Safety for Our Keiki by Christina Henline Spearfishing legend Bruce Ayau hosts a free Spearfishing Safety Class for kids in Kona. Alii Agriculture Farms by Gregory Brown Step back in time to the cane-pole days, and make some fun fishing memories with your family Small Decisions- Large Reward by Richard Hoeflinger Small choice made throughout a hunt- and throughout our lives- can yield big rewards. 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.