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I came across these finds over the past few days and hope Hawai’i Fishing Fanatic Fans will enjoy the following:

I found this article while researching environmental issues. Cigarette butts found toxic to saltwater and freshwater fish, that spotlights its effect on fish. If you smoke, this might be something you might want to think about when smoking at your local fishing spot. It may be killing the fish in the immediate area and your chance of getting that “hanapa’a” feeling.

Ever wonder where the fish might be biting somewhere in the world or curious as to how to fish somewhere you’ve never been before? Well, the Flyfish Map (beta) is a special online fishing tool that includes user-driven videos, maps and pertinent information of a fishery on a global map. This isn’t exactly an all-encompassing fishing map and more for flyfishers but this at least gives you an idea of what to expect when fishing unfamiliar waters. I haven’t quite finished checking it out but there are four markers on the Hawaiian islands. Check it out, it might just help you catch fish!

For flyfishermen or whippers looking for a cheap alternative for imitating our local ‘opae or shrimp, a recent article in Flyfishing in Saltwaters, “Steamed Straw Shrimp” , will keep you busy for the week (a how-to link is provided). I think this will work on the flats or as “damashi” as it gives a profile of the shrimp not easily imitated by other materials and it costs less to boot!

Stay Informed with Hawaii Fishing Fanatic!

Recently went out on the flats and came across this fish while fishing for ‘o’io (bonefish). These fish are nicknamed, obake (ghost) weke. If the head is eaten, it can lead one to have hallucinations and nightmares. Hmmm. . . Makes you wonder what kind of chemical is in this fish. They’re similar in appearance to the goatfsh family. Anyone have any insights?

Also, it’s UH Game Day today, so make sure you root for the Warriors!

A Prep for the Upcoming Weekend

Tide Information
Friday: H 3:41am 1.8 L 9:38am 0.2 H 3:43pm 1.9 L 10:10pm 0.0
Saturday: H 4:24am 2.0 L 10:32am 0.3 H 3:43pm 1.6 L 10:10pm 0.0
Sunday: H 5:06am 2.1 L 11:28am 0.4 H 4:51pm 1.4 L 10:52pm 0.0

Fishing Forecast
Offshore:
Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna)
Ahi Palaha (Albacore)
A’u (Marlin)
Mahimahi
Hapu’upu’u (Sea Bass)
Uku (Grey Snapper)

Inshore:
Ulua/’Omilu (Trevally)
Hahalalu (Baby Scad or ‘Akule)
‘Akule (Scad)
‘Opelu (Mackerel)

Tips

Make sure you use the right type and pound leader for the gamefish you are pursuing.

Tournaments

Friday September 18, 2009 - Mike Sakamoto 1st Annual Scholarship Shoreline Tournament
Tournament Dates: September 18-20, 2009
Location: O’ahu
Pacific Island Fisheries Group
Phone (808) 265-4962
Website: FishToday.org
E-mail: pacificfisheries@gmail.com

Friday September 18, 2009 - Shore Casters for Christ 1st Annual Jackpot Ulua Tournament
Tournament Dates: September 18-19, 2009
Location: Maui
Kawika Enomoto (808) 463-6862
Wade Fukumoto (808) 298-75577
Website: shorecasters4christ.com
E-mail: Luana.Fukumoto@gmail.com
This tournament is a fundraising event to help build a food pantry distribution center and soup kitchen on Maui.

Info courtesy of HFN

Weather
Weekend forecast looks like some scattered showers and cloudy periods. Hopefully, it’ll be wet only in the mountains and dry where we’re all trying to fish! See right sidebar for Weatherbug’s latest forecast!