In most wahoo (ono) you fillet, you will find the giant digenetic trematode (Hirudinella ventricosa), a parasitic worm-like liver fluke that are in the flatworm group which inhabits their stomach. These stomach parasites have been observed worldwide in tropical and subtropical waters. ...
LAHAINA — With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted across the Valley Isle, the Maui Age Group Swimming Association got back into the pool on June 5 for its first competition since the pandemic began more than a year ago. Hawaii Swim Club, Maui Dolphins, Maui Swim Club, Island Aquatics ...
Wahoo, better known in Hawaiian waters as ono, are the biggest, fastest and meanest mackerel in America. It can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour in short bursts, allowing quick capture of prey species. What exactly is a wahoo? It is a unique member of the tuna family called ...
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige last week signed House Bill 1023 into law. It establishes and requires a marine recreational fishing license for all non-Hawaii residents. Visitors will need to purchase this license in order to fish from the shoreline or a boat in Hawaii waters. ...
NAPILI — The Maui Preparatory Academy Class of 2021 listed just 20 graduates, but they will all be remembered for their outstanding accomplishments throughout their years at the independent school at the foothills in Napili. Among that group is Jonah Kirkham, the son of Ryan and ...
LAHAINA — The Start Me Up joined the 500-pound marlin club with a 525.0-pound blue by Ryan Langborg. He was fishing with Capt. Jukka Hyytia and Deckman Summer Smith. Jukka was on the way out to the Kahoolawe Shoals. Just as he crossed the 100-fathom ledge on the Kahoolawe side of ...
WAILUKU — Maui Age Group Swimming Association youth swim meets will be returning to Maui County pool facilities on a gradual, staggered schedule. As a result, the following pool facilities will be unavailable for general public use on the following dates: Kihei Aquatic ...
LAHAINA — Three young Lahaina martial artists achieved a milestone in their lives as they took the Japan Karate Shotokai Shodan (first degree black belt) exam two weeks ago at the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission grounds. Michella Cabingas, Caehlaen Wyatt Balmores and Hanan Oleiwan have ...
LAHAINA — For my 38th birthday, I decided to take myself fishing and partying with some friends. I had an offer to charter the Finest Kind, so I put together my birthday fishing team: Capt. Randy “RO” Orkisch, Co-capt. Roy “Roy Boy” Dickey and Deckman Kevin “Kevlar” McLaughlin, ...
Seven popular bottomfish are grouped and managed by the State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources (state waters 0-3 nautical miles from shore), the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (federal waters 3-200 ...
