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Fishing In Hawaii During 1948

This is one of the more fantastical photographs that is well-deserving of colorization. While you might not think that many people would fish at night, Hawaiians have been doing it for centuries. Back in the day, this anglerfish-like torch was the preferred way to light the way and lure fish, with the spear being the weapon of choice. These hunting tools would be made from sturdy wood like kauila, uhiuhi, koai’e, and o’a. They generally measure around the height of a fully-grown man, around seven feet. The torches were created with coconut leaves.

Fishing In Hawaii During 1948