Evaluation of the čibu·d, traditional halibut hook of the Makah Tribe, for reducing catch of non-target species in recreational Pacific halibut fisheries

Scordino, Jonathan J.; Petersen, Joseph R.; Monette, Joshua Levi; Scordino, Joe

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2016.09.030

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“…In a previous study, we evaluated if using the Makah Tribe's traditional halibut hook (known as the čibu•d, Fig. 1) could reduce impacts of bycatch during recreational halibut fishing (Scordino et al, 2017). Our study confirmed that the čibu•d is more selective for recreationally catching halibut than modern hook configurations.…”

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“…Our study confirmed that the čibu•d is more selective for recreationally catching halibut than modern hook configurations. However, the study also found that the čibu•d significantly reduced the catch of halibut when compared to commonly used paired 8/0 circle hooks (Scordino et al, 2017). We identified two characteristics of the čibu•d fished in our previous study that affected its fishing performance (Scordino et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 81%

“…This was a significantly larger gap than čibu•d that did not catch halibut (mean distance of 32 mm). Second, the straightened fish hook used for the barb of the čibu•d may also have been too weak, suggesting that a stronger barb would improve fishing performance (Scordino et al, 2017). Although not evaluated in the previous study, the material used to manufacture the čibu•d may have also affected fishing performance.…”

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“…A documentary video on this project with a detailed demonstration of how the wooden čibu•d and brass čibu•d were handmade and how metal čibu•d were made on a compact metal bender is available at the Makah Museum in Neah Bay, WA. The design of the metal čibu•d used in this study were improved based on observations from our previous research (Scordino et al, 2017) in four ways ( Fig. 1): 1) we used 0.3175 diameter stainless steel rod for the barbs of the čibu•d instead of straightened fish hooks; 2) we welded or silver soldered the barb to the frame of stainless steel and brass čibu•d, respectively, rather than securing the barb by wrapping in wire and soldering with plumbing solder; 3) we standardized the shape of the čibu•d frame and position of the barb inside the frame with the barb tip positioned 36 mm above the bottom of the frame; and 4) we drilled a hole through the top of the čibu•d frame to secure a leader rather than securing a large barrel swivel directly to the čibu•d frame.…”

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“…Traditionally, the čibu•d was made from steam bending a single piece of hemlock, true fir, or yew and affixing a barb made from bone or antler (Stewart, 1977). It is likely that many or most of the čibu Our previous study (Scordino et al, 2017) showed that the čibu•d was a promising tool for managers to use in recreational halibut fisheries with bycatch concerns. However, the significant reduction in observed halibut catch rates with the čibu•d likely would frustrate anglers who often assess fishing satisfaction based on catching their target fish (Arlinghaus, 2006).…”

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A previous study found that use of the traditional halibut hook (cǐbu•d) of the Makah Tribe in present day recreational Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) fisheries significantly reduced bycatch compared to paired 8/0 circle hooks. The study also found that the cǐbu•d had a significantly reduced catch of halibut, but that the reduction may have been due to manufacturing flaws in the cǐbu•d used in the study. In this two-phased study, we first compared the fishing performance of redesigned cǐbu•d made from four different materials: brass, stainless steel, plastic, and wood. In the second phase, we compared the fishing performance of the brass cǐbu•d with two common recreational fishing setups: a single large 16/0 circle hook and paired 8/0 circle hooks. The fishing performance of the redesigned cǐbu•d was not statistically different for cǐbu•d made of brass, stainless steel, or plastic. However, the cǐbu•d made from wood had significantly lower catch of halibut than the other cǐbu•d. We selected the brass cǐbu•d for the second phase of the study for continuity with the previous study of cǐbu•d and found that it had significantly less bycatch and a lower bycatch ratio than both the paired 8/0 and single 16/0 circle hooks. No significant differences were found in catch rates of halibut for paired 8/0 circle hooks, 16/0 circle hook, and the brass cǐbu•d. This study demonstrates that the improved catching performance of cǐbu•d on halibut and reduced bycatch compared to other popular approaches can be achieved by using brass cǐbu•d. Managers of recreational halibut fisheries should consider the use of cǐbu•d in areas where bycatch is a concern.

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Fisheries Volume 46 Number 7 July 2021

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Out with the New And In With the Old: Reviving a Traditional Makah Halibut Hook for Modern Fisheries Management Challenges

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Although fisheries challenges evolve rapidly, historical approaches may provide "new" tools for managers. In the state of Washington, the Makah Tribe have used čibu•d, their traditional fishhook, to target Pacific Halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis long before the advent of modern fisheries. We describe our experience in rediscovering this historical harvesting method, testing the species selectivity, refining the approach, and producing a tool ready for application in modern fisheries management. Over nearly a decade, we were able to uncover substantial traditional knowledge in the community. Turning this knowledge into a reproducible and consistent product for testing proved difficult. Initial attempts to deploy the gear using commercial longlines encountered a range of challenges, but suggested refinements for further research. Subsequent experiments in recreational fisheries were successful due to the lessons learned during initial work. Our experience may be of value to others hoping to investigate historical methods with potential for addressing modern problems.

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Evaluation of the čibu·d, traditional halibut hook of the Makah Tribe, for reducing catch of non-target species in recreational Pacific halibut fisheries

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References 19 publications

Peer Review #1 of "Use of the traditional halibut hook of the Makah Tribe, the čibu⋅d, reduces bycatch in recreational halibut fisheries (v0.1)"

Peer Review #1 of "Use of the traditional halibut hook of the Makah Tribe, the čibu⋅d, reduces bycatch in recreational halibut fisheries (v0.1)"

Fisheries Volume 46 Number 7 July 2021

Out with the New And In With the Old: Reviving a Traditional Makah Halibut Hook for Modern Fisheries Management Challenges

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