Bloodydecks.com - Hawaii Fishing http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ Reports and Discussion en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Bloodydecks.com - Hawaii Fishing http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ WINTER PROJECT http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168910-winter-project.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:24 GMT Had a few prople ask about my winter project boat.
It is a 1973 40' Pacemaker Sportfisher.
A little history of the boat. It was owned be Keehi Marine. They reglassed the entire boat. The reason they stopped and sold the boat?? It was then sold twice with no work done.
I purchased the boat and am in the process of gathering all of the parts to get it going. I have 2 Detroit 471's (Just rebuilt)..
I should have it on the water running in January sometime..
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]]> Hawaii Fishing Diesel II http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168910-winter-project.html <![CDATA[Next issue of Lawai'a/Ulua tagging news letter]]> http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168894-next-issue-lawaia-ulua-tagging-news-letter.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:24 GMT In the next issue of lawai'a and Ulua tagging nexsletter check out my friends story, its pretty unbelievable. Him and his girlfriend caught an ulua last year on Oahu, tagged/released it and a year later when they moved up to Molokai they ended up catching the same fish. No bullsh*t either. I dont think its ever happened before and it may never happen again. I told him that they had a better chance of winning the lottery or megabucks but I know that catching the same fish on different islands is waaaaayyyyyy more satisfying. ]]> Hawaii Fishing beauchat http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168894-next-issue-lawaia-ulua-tagging-news-letter.html Akule for dinner tonight! http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168893-akule-dinner-tonight.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:49:21 GMT Okay it's a new moon, no, not the movie, I don't watch eerie stuff like that, creeps me out. As everyone knows the makani has been singing its song for several weeks now with over 20 knots daily. I noticed the past few days it seemed to die down later in the evening, so off I went, to give the Akule a try. After searching a few old spots to no avail, went to another old spot and bingo, somebody stay home. Dropped anchor and fished till 2 am as I filled up my cooler, which is my quota.

I was solo, so a full cooler for an old guy like me is a definite accomplishment. Sure, can catch more fish since they were still biting, but why? Only can eat so much. There's always another trip to try again, nice to know there may still be some fish that you didn't catch, waiting for you. Mahalo ke Akua for the blessings and a safe trip.

Duh, forgot to reel in my lucky line and got it in one of my props when I went to pull anchor, so had to come in on one engine, no damage as I turned the engine off when I knew what happened so it wouldn't break the prop seal, whew, I hate when I forget stuff like that. Could it be something to do with age? Nah, I was just tired and plain forgot, heh heh.

AJ, the spool worked great, see pix, just bulky.
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]]> Hawaii Fishing molokaipake http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168893-akule-dinner-tonight.html goin fishin http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168824-goin-fishin.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:28:39 GMT Goin fishing tomorrow got to crew for a charter alohas let u all know how it goes Goin fishing tomorrow got to crew for a charter alohas let u all know how it goes ]]> Hawaii Fishing shbite http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168824-goin-fishin.html Question GAS http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168800-gas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:26 GMT Where can you find non-ethanol gas on oahu? Where can you find non-ethanol gas on oahu? ]]> Hawaii Fishing tony489 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168800-gas.html state fad ? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168755-state-fad.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:09 GMT Date: 2009-11-18, 10:11PM HST Reply to:...]]> saw this on Craigslist (which of course can be great - and can be scam/bad info like anything on the net) -
NO MORE STATE FADS (PLEASE READ)

Date: 2009-11-18, 10:11PM HST
Reply to: sale-b5cnh-1472737305@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]



all this talk about private bouys, what about the state FADS, the state is done replaceing them, once they are gone thats it, how come no one cares about that, the J bouy has been gone almost a year from north shore haleiwa and when i called last year to report it i was told that the fad program was done and once the fads were gone they would not be replaced, stop giving the private guys a hard time and contact the state about our fad bouys before they are all gone.

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any thoughts/info on this?

tight lines, ]]> Hawaii Fishing grander007 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168755-state-fad.html Got Crabs? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168725-got-crabs.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:07:06 GMT Anyone fish for Kona crabs? I am setting up a rig to try over the holidays. Have been unsucessful in the past, but have tried only a few times. Any insight? Anyone fish for Kona crabs? I am setting up a rig to try over the holidays. Have been unsucessful in the past, but have tried only a few times. Any insight? ]]> Hawaii Fishing mrmahi http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168725-got-crabs.html Fishing Report November 18, 2009 Lahaina Harbor, Maui http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168722-november-18-2009-lahaina-harbor-maui.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:24:44 GMT Fantastic fall fishing here in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii with plenty of Mahi-mahi, Ono, Ahi Tuna and even a few big Blue Marlin. Image: http://i49.tinypic.com/jhao0k.jpg Don and Joanne Blessing with 2... Fantastic fall fishing here in Lahaina Maui, Hawaii with plenty of Mahi-mahi, Ono, Ahi Tuna and even a few big Blue Marlin.
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Don and Joanne Blessing with 2 Mahi and an Ono for the Early morning Action trip.
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Gary Del Carlo and wife with the days catch also onboard the Start Me Up Action.
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Michelle Cardel, Jenny House, Rob Rawlinson and Nate Wake with 16 Mahi-mahi caught on the 9 hour Action trip.
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Sharron Cummings with a 6 pound Rainbow Runner caught with Capt Randy on the Start Me Up Das It.
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Shawna Sharp with Capt Brandon with a nice 18 pound Mahi fishing on the Action 9 hour trip.
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Kurt Guy joined the Start Me Up Action early trip for this 40 pound Ono.
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Fishing with Capt. Timster on the Start Me Up One Mike Schehlone caught his dinner.
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Mike and Margret Murabito with this monster 40 pound Ono caught aboard the Start Me Up Action. Nice Fish Gang
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Kurt and Lauren Guy, Mike and Margret Murabito with deckhands Jukka and Steve with 14 Ono’s on the 9 hour early trip.
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Scott Thomas and Larry Plank with a great day of Ono Catching with Capt Tim on the SMU.
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Jessica and James Rico with 3 Ono for the day.
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Joe Kolling with his 25 pound Ono and Steve Dater 15 pound Ono Capt. Randy on the Das It.
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Monica and Ronald Roy joined Tom Butch aboard the Start Me Up Action for some Ono fun.
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4 Ono for Clint Henrikson for his day of fishing on the 9 hour trip aboard the Action.
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Kyle Hitchens a great 40 pound Mahi-mahi caught fishing with Capt. Brandon on the Action.
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James Raysbrook took his boys out for a great day on the water with Capt. Timster for this nice Ono and his boys with some cool small Tunas.
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Joe Gasso, Peter Conran, Martin Fairbank, Cody Conran, and Colton Fairbank 9 Mahi-mahi for their trip. Now wasn’t it worth it to go out at 3:30am guys?
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Sarah Stanton with her Mahi-mahi for the dinner table caught out with the Action team.
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Allan and Lynette Yetter had a great day catching Mahi-mahi and Ono fishing with the “Little One” Capt Randy on the Start Me Up Das It.
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Tim Smith and Pamela Fransen-Taylor with a great 66 pound Ahi Tuna fishing aboard that Early Morning Action Adventure trip.
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Mike and Candi Greet found a 28 pound Mahi fishing on the Das It with the “Great Bondini” Capt. Evans.
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Mark Brionez came all the way from Houston Texas to catch his fish of his life with this 347 pound Blue Marlin aboard the Start Me Up Das It. Nice Fish Mark!
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Dennis Bowman, Fred Schouecke, John Biljan caught 3 Mahi-mahi and then got to watch Chris Barter reel in his beautiful 285 pound Blue Marlin with Capt Timster. What a day of catching.

Well that brings us up towards the end of October for this fishing report. More to follow soon. Hope to see you fishing soon. Tight Lines. ]]> Hawaii Fishing Startmeup http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168722-november-18-2009-lahaina-harbor-maui.html Weather sucks so use gas $$ for best investment you can make - new ACR Aqualink PLB http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168717-weather-sucks-so-use-gas-best-investment-you-can-make-acr-aqualink-plb.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:24:53 GMT The weather has been so bad for the past 2-3 weeks that I haven't spent any money on gas. With the money I saved along with the recent bad news of a fellow fisherman, it wasn't hard to convince the spouse that I was going to buy a personal locator beacon (PLB). I already had an older 406 EPIRB on my boat but thought that in an emergency/backup situation, the best thing to have is a wearable PLB since I occasionally go out fishing by myself.

There are two main small PLBs on market that I know of. The ACR Aqualink and the McMurdo Fast Find. Fast find is about $300 while ACR is about $350-375.

I ended up buying the ACR Aqualink which just came out about 2 months ago. Below are pictures comparing the new PLB with my older EPIRB.

The Aqualink has a built in GPS receiver so it will transmit your coordinates when activated. Coast guard will be able to find you in less than 30 minutes.

I am very happy with the purchase and will definitely be wearing the PLB on me when I go out alone (along with my automatic life jacket).

If you don't already have a EPIRB or at least a PLB on your boat, please get one! It is the best marine investment you will ever make for you and your family.

bob
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]]> Hawaii Fishing wisebob http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168717-weather-sucks-so-use-gas-best-investment-you-can-make-acr-aqualink-plb.html 5x6 Rosevelt Elk caught in Oregon http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168675-5x6-rosevelt-elk-caught-oregon.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:04:03 GMT Not bad from a local man from Hawaii.. Not bad from a local man from Hawaii..
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]]> Hawaii Fishing mikebk808 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168675-5x6-rosevelt-elk-caught-oregon.html Show me some pics! http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168577-show-me-some-pics.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:04:16 GMT So, while we wait for the next time we can go fishing, might as well look back and enjoy some of this year's memorable catches. I was wondering if you fellow BD'ers out there are interested in sharing some pics of your best catches in 2009. Although 2009 has not been my greatest year for fishing overall, there was still some great catches that I'll remember for a long time....like my 75lb Ono caught this past May. Is anybody else game? Maybe we can call it the Best of BloodyDecks 2009! Here's mine.....;)
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]]> Hawaii Fishing russell kato http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168577-show-me-some-pics.html Sea anchors, Drones http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168559-sea-anchors-drones.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:20:42 GMT Ive been reading on seamanship in dangerous situations and alot of it covers the use of sea anchors and drones. How many of you carry a sea anchor when your out there just in case the weather turns... Ive been reading on seamanship in dangerous situations and alot of it covers the use of sea anchors and drones. How many of you carry a sea anchor when your out there just in case the weather turns nasty? ]]> Hawaii Fishing beauchat http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168559-sea-anchors-drones.html Bad dads http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168509-bad-dads.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:39:45 GMT When is the bad dads tournament and can we still enter When is the bad dads tournament and can we still enter ]]> Hawaii Fishing lahaina bound http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168509-bad-dads.html Who makes this lure? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168488-who-makes-lure.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:08 GMT I bought this lure (where I don't remember) and I have no idea who made it, anyone have an idea what it is? Not selling them but its the best swimming/smoking bait I have seen in its size.
Tim
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]]> Hawaii Fishing Cutt http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168488-who-makes-lure.html Fishing by the Hawaiian moon calendar. http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168482-fishing-hawaiian-moon-calendar.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:54:33 GMT An excellent thread was started recently on another fishing forum I regularly participate in. It had to do with planning fishing trips around the best days indicated on the Hawaiian calendar for... An excellent thread was started recently on another fishing forum I regularly participate in. It had to do with planning fishing trips around the best days indicated on the Hawaiian calendar for fishing. One of the members on that forum worked on some graphs indicating days and confirmed catches for one year. The information is by no means conclusive, but the possible trends toward good and not so good fishing are a little too interesting for me to ignore. A few days per lunar month in particular, have large spikes in Pelagic catches. I will not reveal what days these are for the simple fact that I respect his contribution and he did post it in the forums secret section.

The varied conditions on each productive moon phase day, in each month throughout the year, should be enough to rule out the argument that more people fish and therefore catch in favorable i.e. calm conditions. There were most likely a wide range of conditions/tides on the productive days throughout the year.

Does anybody here, weather and schedule permitting of course, look to the Hawaiian calendar for guidance to fish productive moon phase days? If so, how much do you think the moon phase affects your fishing? In my experience. When as many influencing factors are in alignment for a given fishing day, the results are usually fish in da box;) I thought we could start some discussion on the matter here....any takers? ]]> Hawaii Fishing cheehuli http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/hawaii-fishing/168482-fishing-hawaiian-moon-calendar.html