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    Fish in Coolers - How Long?

    Cook the fish when you catch it early in the trip. Eat that fish during the trip. If you catch at the end of the trip then ice it and take it home. Don’t eat raw salmon or trout.
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    80lb ahi on a popper

    Got this 80lb yellowfin on a blue Rainy's 5/0 popper on my shimano trevella spin rod with 50lb power pro and 60lb fluro leader. It hit and the explosion looked like god dropped a bowling ball from heaven. Then it went down and drained half my spool. Got it to the boat in an hour and then it...
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    Tuna 2022, let the games begin!

    They are great fun on a fly rod. Problem is having them in numbers to tease in and do bait and switch to get them. Kevin Nakamaru has set some world records for spearfish on his boat Northern Lights. Wanda Taylor set a record with Kevin and Jake Jordan. They are so rare they and swordfish...
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    Tuna 2022, let the games begin!

    Professor Sinoto, UH Manoa and Bishop Museum is the authority on Polynesian artifacts and history. The Hawaiians used a variety of bones to make their hooks. Pig and human bones were the primary sources with the pelvis and thigh bones being preferred. They also make lures with cowry shells to...
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    Tuna 2022, let the games begin!

    Don’t know how long it took to dry out but the bills I have kept last a long time. I have a friend who put a blue Marlin bill on a Koa base and lacquered it and uses it for bills paid in full. Leiomano is the art of making weapons from shark teeth. Literally means lei of the shark. Often...
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    Tuna 2022, let the games begin!

    I hope they ate it, Hebi or spearfish are delicious, better than stripped marlin, Just put it in the oven with wasabi Mayo and Italian bread crumbs topped with fresh parmesan cheese.
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    Tuna 2022, let the games begin!

    That spearfish is a long way from Kona
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    Fall mahi

    got some mahi yesterday
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    Older406Kid

    Happy Birthday Dean, have an ONO ther good year. Don.
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    Goodnews River Alaska Float

    Looks like you had a great trip. Glad the coho showed up for you. It was pretty spotty for them last year, on the Alagnak.
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    NFR Our best friend, Nader, is gone.

    Dogs make our lives so much better, sorry about the lost of your best friend
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    Which one are you?

    No tuna junkie?
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    Goodbye Summer

    #9 Drew Brees redfish Pink Nighty I did get a bonefish on the last day of summer at the pond today, a little bigger than yours.
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    Your bucket list

    Have fun on Brando's Island. I heard you need some sand worms there. Try a Rainy's fly, the Mr. Limpy in pink or red. Good luck, hope you can get to Rangiroa.
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    Good deals on some costa sunglasses on Woot.com

    Thanks for the tip on the website. I usually get glasses from Sierra trading post or Steep and cheap. Just got a new pair of Costas. Don't get the green lenses if you are going to flats fish, you won't see the bonefish. The Blue flash is great for offshore. I got the Sampan glass ones...
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    Favorite Fly Shops

    Grizzly Hackle Missoula Fisherman’s Mercantile Rock Creek Ugly bug Casper Tokunaga’s Hilo
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    Louie the fish passed away

    Louie made Hawaiian fish hooks and carved fish necklaces. He played harmonica and was credited with the guy who brought beads to lake Taupo in New Zealand. He was a great guide with a passion for trout and bonefish. He crewed on Black Bart out of Kona for a while. He was a supporter of...
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    Louie the fish passed away

    Hawaiian and New Zealand fishing legend Louie "The Fish" lost his battle with cancer on Saturday. He was a great guy and a good friend he will be missed.
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    Giveaway time (Seahawk contest)!

    Willie 182 Genie 132
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    Bro, your boat!!!!

    Now I understand how a wrestler gets the nickname “Swimmy”
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