December 2018 E-Zine Volume 43 Number 12 Table of Contents Featured Articles December 2018 HFN Tides and Moons, Island Charts and FAD Locations Fishing forecast, box jellyfish alerts, weather predictions and best days and times for fishing. Maui Jet Ski vs Marlin by Jerry Fernandez Local jet-ski fisherman on Maui caught a fish of a lifetime on his new ski. 2018 Ulua Fishing Jackpot Tournament by Daniela Araki Kona's Hongwaji Judo Club hosted another great fall event. Cover Story - Passing on the Legacy by Jack Johnson Jr. A father looks at his son's fishing accomplishments with pride and credits those who helped him. Christmas Comes Early by David Boogie-D Elgas A kayak fishing friends trip to Christmas Island gifts this Oahu angler with another epic adventure. Tail Tales - by Louie the Fish De Nolfo and Harley Cockett Louis is welcomed home by a few nice oi'o on Oahu, and Harley catches a new state record! FISHING NEWS-Splash! by Bob Duerr Get the scoop on a lost island, prawn harvests, helicopter salvage, whale songs and more! 2019 Lunar Calendars Now Available by WESPAC This year the classroom calendar features the many forms of Hina, the Hawaiian goddess of the moon. U.S. Freedivers Take Bronze at 2018 World Freediving Championship by Jeremy Stephan With two Hawaii members, Team America sets new records at the 2018 World Freediving Competition. ISLAND OF HAWAII - Hilo Seawatch by Craig Severance Local fishing news and the Hilo Trollers wrap-up a great fishing season. ISLAND OF HAWAII - Kona Charter Desk Report by Amber Hudnall Another fun month for the lucky Kona Coast fishermen with some great off-season catches. This Old Gun by Richard Hoeflinger Wingmaster shotgun opens a new world of hunting adventures for an upland bird enthusiast. Pammie and Bam-Bam by Frank Yangson Bird hunter learns bonuses of hunting with a retriever and enjoys treasured memories of two special dogs. DLNR Dispatches by Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) A new game bird-counting method involving hunters and dogs was recently introduced on Mauna Kea. New Federal Measures to Start Soon, U.S. Pacific Island Fisheries by WESPAC Council and NMFS seek to improve data collection, research and monitoring with proposed plan amendments. Akule Fishing From a Boat - Part I by Steven Miyasato These helpful tips for catching akule from a boat will ensure that you'll be loading 'em up in no time! Tail Tale - A Great Day of Fishing by Jason Reiser A before-work fishing trip in an inflatable boat results in an epic catch. Change Your Bait, Change Your Fate by Conor Sullivan When your tried-and-true lures arent attracting fish, it's time to switch up your game plan. HFN Shoreline, Offshore and Spearfishing Tournament Calendar Plan and register early for next year's most popular tournaments. ISLAND OF MAUI - Lahaina Seawatch by Donnell Tate Team HINATEA tops Lahaina's Halloween Shootout with a 209.9-lb blue marlin. Fresh Catch by Alan Wong Master of Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chef Alan Wong shares his original recipe for farm-raised tilapia. HOLOHOLO STYLE - Readers Pages by HFN Readers HFN anglers--young and old--share their favorite catches, adventures, and exciting first ever.... Somethin' Fishy for the Young Angler by Allen Tsukamoto Holiday Sea Spot, Fishy Chum Sealife Tidbits and Finny Funnies.