Nā Loea: Mālama Moʻomomi - Mac Poepoe, Master Hawaiian Fisherman

ʻŌiwiTV’s Nā Loea: The Masters is an original film series by ʻŌiwiTV that promotes and perpetuates kuanaʻike Hawaiʻi, or a Hawaiian worldview, through the engaging stories of a select group of masters whose collective knowledge represents an amazing cross section of cultural wisdom.
Mālama Moʻomomi features “Mac” Poepoe, a native Hawaiian fisherman and community leader on Molokaʻi, who has dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge of traditional resource management with the hope of ensuring that this ocean “ice box” will be well-stocked for generations to come. Mac’s wealth of knowledge and expertise accumulated over his years of growing up in the rigor and lifestyle of a Hawaiian family that has been fishing and maintaining the sustainability of these waters for generations. (It could be said that) Mac is one of a small group (or “one of a dying breed”) of skilled fisherman who approach their practice with a passion not just for the sport of it but to hone and perpetuate their skill and expertise in managing Hawaiʻi’s ocean ecosystems, which is critical to the sustainability of Hawai‘i and its people. This humble fisherman is a giant resource for Hawaiʻi’s future.
Producer: Keoni Lee
Director of Photograhy: Matt Yamashita
Editor: Justyn Ah Chong

[@50thstateofmind37]

Best 27 minutes I spent on KZbin hands down.....mahalo nui....

[@srf2112]

Growing up in this culture was the most powerful force on my development as a human being and a man. I have lived my life with very similar views and values as Uncle Mac. A perspective of humility and gratitude. mahalo

[@dakahulaz59]

Mahalo Mahalo Uncle for your mana'o... As a fisherman...this video made me question myself as a fisherman, my values, my ways of doing things. I am humbled and grateful for your words.

[@haniko808cero6]

Uncle is serious but yet humble. Mahalos for the video

[@gabriellebaker5683]

also makes me question myself as a fisherman. uncle u are a true fisherman. mahalo plenty from all the people of hana maui.

[@kc.p.1162]

That is true Hawaiian style I'm glad to see some of us is still perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and trying to preserve or resources for for our future generations mahalo for sharing that video

[@KMIR]

cried watching this, love to see this kine

[@panoptos4163]

Very appreciative of this content. Can’t believe it took almost a decade to find it.

[@panoptos4163]

I like the idea he expresses at the end, in which the expression of change over time is viewed through the prism of a ‘changing story.’ If the relationship between the elements change, or if the circle is broken in some way, then “the story changes.” Until then, fundamentally, “the story is the same.” That’s profound.

[@DrNoth]

I could watch videos like this for hours. Thank you for Sharing.

[@peterhauoli2368]

Your Mana'o is so uplifting and I'm happy to know I've been on a good path since a Young boy fishing and gathering from the ocean and loving and caring for the ocean with every amount of respect it deserves. I hope I can spread your message to the generations of Kanaka Lawai'a from my Son and Daughter growing up around me to the generations of keiki unborn and still to come.

[@carynwhitfield2956]

Easily the Best KZbin segment I’ve ever watched, reminds me of when I was a child , learning from my father & Papa. I also love the way Uncle is so calm & relaxed about shooting the footage, most people in their later years not used to be on camera, or even expressing their thoughts. We were Truly Blessed, Mahalo’s Uncle🙏🏼🤙🏽💯

[@gs46]

Molokai styl old school disaplen respect honer an pride. I like that styl only if the new generation had teachers like that the world would be peace. Thank you Hart felt watching this video.

[@ledgehuntah8088]

Fortunate and honored to watch this video. Made me check myself and my outlook on hunting and gathering. Mahalos and continue to inspire and educate. Aloha.

[@kaleo2205]

Such a well made documentary for hawaii's history.

[@Mike-ze6jq]

Islanders have a beautiful way of life.

[@kahelekoki6215]

I grew up this way but here on Oahu is getting less and less fish and a lot of people don't fallow da rules and regulations

[@ethanm3480]

Too much people for one small island das why. Idk what they doing. And the thing is it’s all the locals doing this

[@waynelkduarte45]

It is even worse on the outer Islands the fish on the inner reefs are moviing out to the outer reefs just like Oahu

[@hoolehuarayzed7694]

Awesome video about Uncle Mac, haven't seen him in decades!

[@michaelcrabtree7113]

Humbled to learn from the uncle's. Mahalo for your manao. Such a nice video....awesome job!!!

[@melvinbondaug5910]

Mahal for Sharing the video of your Ohana, I live on the big island Hawaii and I love your story I like to go fishing I like to teach my daughter how to fish she watch me and I brought her first fishing pole she's only six years old and I love it when she watch me fish. Thank you 🤙🏻

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

Wow that was awesome to watch.🤙🌴

[@poopaapounda1966]

beautiful message. every fisherman should to watch this whole video.. thank you uncle

[@dannydhall5379]

Malama everywhere you go my bradda! Aloha🤙💙🎣

[@johnnyoahu]

Bra Dis segment should’ve been 2 hours the level of ocean knowledge passed down from one generation to da next is beautiful much mahalo to da Poepoe Ohana for sharing their knowledge 🤙🏼

[@matty808pyro8]

This is the most beautiful video I've seen about fishing in hawaii as a local family growing up and learning, and passing down the knowledge for future generations the only right way 🙌. Mahalo for this insight uncle!

[@dasmartretard]

this da good kine fishing mentality. He no care about showing off on facebook or to his family the most fish he can possibly show by keeping everything. Instead the humility just means you share what you actually kept for food.

[@hipolitoconception9041]

Thank unko mac for your lesson on fishing an your aloha I hope you r son an your family can teach the younger generation how to do wat you do so it can bring the family's together. Thank you unko again. Aloha

[@kodykaniho556]

No can beat the good ole days 🤙

[@kaleikaumaka7011]

God bless you and your family Unko MAC. Awesome video. Mahalo nui

[@marcb6290]

I love this. Its our home mama Earth. Protect her and she will provide . keep it Pono me fam.

[@tonyray449]

Mahaloz for the video. Miss Molokai more than ever. Nice to see faces I recognize from school

[@crissea2522]

Mahalo Poepoe Ohana for sharing your manao. Such an beautiful capture

[@DRSinful]

I love how he talks about tradition and the earth how you need to pay attention to theses things. I feel so many ppl have lost there way to modern society and have become toxic and destructive. Its like humanity has lost its way to what matters and what got us here. 🙌🤙

[@blaiseyblendz8084]

Inspirational and very knowledgeable one of the best out there unko mac poepoe Molokais finest

[@CalaDias_TV_]

Yessaah Uncle Mahalos for da knowledge 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@stacybee8339]

Beautiful video

[@haroldtyler2386]

Thank you.Really enjoyed this video. Mahalo!

[@haikumaui8547]

Yeassah!! No need pound can just see the fish and walk away. That's solid. At this place I fish I always watch this school of moi and ony hook a few for eat. They still there and I've been fishing this spot going on 20 years. Solid video.

[@lasker31]

Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your way of life. I look forward to learning more.

[@squarehook5192]

Heartwarming video! Thank you for your contribution.

[@humbledlyblessed5610]

Mahalo nui uncle for the knowledge! Big ups!!

[@KonaMan62]

"Fish with Purpose" - L I V E with Purpose as you demonstrate. Mahalo Uncle for your mana'o...

[@user-bu6gj1mg5i]

humbled. Thank you for that uncle Poepoe. excuse my user name.

[@megabillionaire406]

Lol

[@ktahere808]

This is bone chilling. Thank you for sharing bradda, much Aloha!

[@Badz92685]

Mahalo nui Anakala Mac Poepoe 🤙🏾🤙🏾...

[@supershrew1185]

knowledge and wisdom rich...

[@davidkoba]

Interesting thing about the moi. By throwing the large moi back the are releasing the egg laying females. Moi transition from male to female at around 12”. Also older fish produce exponentially more and healthier eggs/sperm. It seems the Hawaiians were so in tune with their environment they unconsciously knew this.

[@hinosjim9710]

Real beautiful ohana. Thank u 4 da the video.. Love it.

[@meheriolife6878]

Much Respect! Mahalo for sharing this incredible video...

[@robertwilkins8357]

So peaceful

[@kevinshaw2165]

Thank You, this made my day.

[@goukhanakul]

Mahalo nui loa uncle mac from hour ohana on the big island! Cheehu! Going kau kau stick tomorrow!

[@DRSinful]

I hope during my visit i can spend time doing this with some of the locals.

[@Loseleadcastersunion]

Chicken skin this video right on!! Glad I came across this. Now I miss home more!

[@Ishoyu]

Awesome video. Very inspirational.

[@reefhuntahz]

truly inspirational

[@Mr670911]

Peace n love

[@swmiu808]

I love this

[@jakechung808]

Aloha to da braddahs in moloka'i ! Big mahalo for sharing your mana'o.this video openned up the eyes of many,including myself.i loving fishing and diving so much that i would stop for 5 years or even longer to bring back all the brood stocks so the next generation can enjoy the ocean too.people think i crazy but i trainning myself to stop eating poke and sashimi unless i catch and make um myself.lol.and no disrespect to social media but everybody gotta stop overtaking fish to look good on instagram and facebook.aloha to everybody and big mahalo to da hawaiians from moloka'i \m/

[@nyxsun]

🙏💚

[@KanakaUso96792]

Beautiful

[@theresacastanon1970]

Watchin

[@kamiradread129]

Much respect, kiaora whanau

[@nopro520]

No CnR culture on oahu. But lately I feel like it’s slowly changing. People are realizing if you take everything you catch there won’t be anything left for the next time.

[@alexcarter8807]

8:40 - the old superstition about, you don't talk about going fishing because the fish will hear and you won't catch any.

[@conradcompton4527]

Aloha, Mac ! Maika'i no, Mahalo! Kaleo

[@SteadyBark96720]

15:26 Face on the Cliff side

[@Mike-Eye]

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@mysticman8458]

@7:25 💯 all u commercial fisherman pay attention.

[@kolohelau1185]

Hou das nutz , hanapa’a and one black ulua too, Chee, god bless Hawaiians 🤙🏽

[@jorellpontes-borje8137]

My tutu is a PoePoe🙏🏽

[@downsouthcc]

Anyone know the name of that song?

[@braddahpule5700]

Yessah unko

[@RoyceGetit]

Holy shit no fuckin way. Bra I cannot even catch notin on my Penn carnage and dis guy when yank up one Ulua on one fuckin bamboo pole and string??? 🤯 Bra das so killa! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@robertwilkins8357]

Was there a lady who was a kupuna who watch over a secred site moomomi?

[@sunrisewax]

What was the big fish at 14:30 ?

[@nopro520]

Ulua. English name is giant trevally or white trevally I believe.

[@anklemcankle60]

Craddle of the sea

[@43hayn]

👍

[@ALOHAAK]

Molokai mo bettah

[@kanaktion8082]

Meanest fishing video I seen