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More incredible catches in sport-fishing history

There are many achievements an angler can strive for. For captains, though, it’s simpler. It’s all about being the first and catching the most. The race for the most billfish in a single year has been hotly contested over the years, and it began with Captain Mike Aman and anglers ...

Pueo swimmers achieve outstanding performances at state meet

NAPILI — The unprecedented gold rush for Maui Preparatory Academy athletics continued into the winter season, as both the girls and boys swim teams captured Maui Interscholastic League championships. Na Pueo then went on to the Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Championships in ...

Lure styles and categories

Most fishermen choose lures like they choose women: they always pick the pretty one wearing their favorite-colored skirt. Unfortunately, the best-looking lure may not be the one that fits out trolling speed or fills that glaring hole in the pattern with just the right action. ...

Maui 5K raises funds for Maui Nui schools

MAALAEA — Join the hundreds of participants already registered for the 12th annual Maui 5K Run and Walk. Choose from running a timed 5K course through Maalaea or an untimed one-mile run/walk. The event will be held, rain or shine, from 7 to 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 5. ...

Lahainaluna soccer teams battle through tough seasons

LAHAINA — The West Side spirit of camaraderie and perseverance shone brightly once again as the Lahainaluna High School girls soccer team completed the 2022-2023 season. Lady Lunas head coach Sky Delaney praised the players, coaches, school staff and families for their consistent ...

New ‘smart FADs’ provide better data

In 1980, the State of Hawaii implemented a fish aggregation device (FAD) program to promote fishing opportunities statewide. Various types of FADs have been used throughout the Pacific Islands for decades as an effective method to attract pelagic species, like tuna and mahimahi, targeted by ...

First Tee – Hawaii and HSJGA students enjoy 2023 Kickoff Event

KAANAPALI — Ahead of the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions, Kaanapali Golf Courses and Sentry Insurance invited over 200 attendees, including 115 juniors from Maui ages 3 to 18, to a free interactive clinic in support of First Tee – Hawaii and the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association ...

West Maui Little League Baseball is back in full force

LAHAINA — Little League baseball returns to the West Side with a burgeoning schedule for some 240 kids ages five to 17 years old. Indeed, after two shaky years of pandemic restrictions, the 2023 season looks to be a full go as West Maui Little League Baseball threw out the first pitch at ...

Study probes post-release survival of six species of billfish

Obtaining reliable estimates of post- release mortality in billfishes has only become possible in the last 25 years or so, largely due to the development of electronic tagging equipment (acoustic and satellite tags) that allows more effective tracking of tagged fish. In addition, while there ...

Maui Prep basketball team learning together for the future

NAPILI — The high-flying Maui Preparatory Academy varsity basketball team continues as a force heading into the final week of regular season competition and the Maui Interscholastic League Division II Tournament that will determine the seedings to the Hawaii High School Athletic Association ...