Just as the name indicates, no boats are allowed, nor are you permitted to paddle out your line — the Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament puts a priority on aloha. Contestants have to pass their lines, and, hopefully, in the process,
Just as the name indicates, no boats are allowed, nor are you permitted to paddle out your line — the Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament puts a priority on aloha. Contestants have to pass their lines, and, hopefully, in the process, they pass their spirit down to other generations.
The 21st edition of the county-sponsored three-day event starts Friday islandwide.
“It focuses on the family and the importance of our heritage,” tournament official Jayme Carvalho said. “Protecting our resources and learning to do things the right way, so our grandkids also can benefit.”
Anglers can cast away from any Big Island shore they choose, just as long as they report back to Honokaa Armory at noon Sunday for weigh-ins.
The divisions are men’s, women’s, teen, kupuna and, of course, ohana.
“I like that you get parents with their kids, spending time together,” Carvalho said. “Adults with kids, that’s the main reason we do this.
“A lot of his is about lifestyle.”
Traditionally, the biggest catches are ulua and omilu. In some instances, ahi are caught in Kohala, but Carvalho has learned to detect when something is fishy.
“A lot of times, an ahi means they swam out to get it,” he said.
A 97.5-pound ulua was last year’s top catch. In the ohana division, participants must lure menpachi, poopaa and kupipi.
Carvalho said another fishing challenge is being held simultaneously this weekend, and he figures some anglers are going to weigh in fish at both tournaments.
“That’s fine,” he said, “but you have to be in (Honokaa) for weigh-ins to collect the prizes.”
Kona Boxing Club to host kickboxing event
Kona Boxing Club is holding its first kickboxing event of the year on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Thelma Parker Gym in Waimea. Fights will start at 6:30 p.m. with ages from 7 to 17 years old, featuring fighters from Kona, Hilo, Waimea, Kohala, and Honolulu.
Tickets at the door for ages from 7-12 are $8 and for and 13 years told to adult is $12.
For more information, call 895-5016.
Kalakaua hoops camp in September in Keaukaha
The Kalakaua Basketball Camp featuring coach Dennis Agena will be held Sept. 2-4 in Keaukaha for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
The fee is $60, payable to Big Island All Stars (write Kalakaua Basketball Camp in memo).
Fee and application forms can be mailed to Daphne Honma, P. O. Box 355, Paauilo, HI 96776.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 24 at a limit of 90 per session (K-6th grade and 7-12), though walk-ins may be accepted.
For more information, contact Honma at 937-3223 or daph_o@hotmail.com.
