The list recognizes the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we’ll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2013 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date.
The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2013 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an email (rizzuto@aloha.net).
Blue marlin: 1,058, Salil Kharat, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt. March 25.
Black marlin: 678.5, Chris Whitmer, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III. Aug. 19.
Ahi: 258.5, Johnny and Radon Miles. July 2.
Bigeye tuna: 237.5, Peter Davey, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance. Dec. 10.
Striped marlin: 117.5, Ian Medeiros, Sean Kelly, Caristina. April 4.
Spearfish: 62.5, Peter Blake, TLC II. March 6.
Sailfish: 94, Andy Cho, Kayak, July 9.
Mahimahi: 46.5, Yohan Khosraw, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike. Aug. 23.
Ono: 76, Greg Low, Laakea, April 7.
Kaku (barracuda): 25, John Heinbokel, from shore, Aug. 16.
Kahala (amberjack): 150, Matthew Thayer, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender. Nov. 27.
Ulua (giant trevally): 74, Richard Kaiawe, from shore. June 8.
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 15.5, Kai Hoover, Capt. Dave Unger, Nasty Habit. May 7.
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 21.5, Holly McElroy, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II. Sept. 12.
Broadbill swordfish: 40, Lukas Folk, Capt. Sam Choy, Salty Dog, March 12.
Ahipalaha (albacore): 79 (tombo), Robert Melnick, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Vixen. Aug. 23.
Kawakawa: 13.5, Dave Wassel, Asa Suguitan, Crazy Ann, Nov. 12.
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 12.5, Danialle Moyal, Adam Hodgson, Lil Hooker, April 10.
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 13.5, Wesley Mattos, Mana Maru, April 10.
Onaga (ulaula koaie): 23.5, Bob and Conor McDonough, Oct. 18.
Uku (gray snapper): 34.5, Dylan Lucas, from kayak, Aug. 18.
Oio (bonefish): vacant
CATCH REPORT
Catch information courtesy of Shawna Haynes of the charter desk at Kona Marina (329-5735).
If you catch a fish on rod and reel in West Hawaii waters bigger than one on the list, take it to the fuel dock to be weighed and recorded.
If you weighed it somewhere else, call me at 885-4208 and leave a message. A complete list of June billfish catches will be in the August issue of Hawaii Fishing News.
BEASTS OF THE WEEK
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TAG AND RELEASE
Dec. 22: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Jeff Fay, Humdinger
Dec. 23: Spearfish (30/35/40) John Blanos/Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
Dec. 23: Spearfish (45) Unknown, Capt. Brian Schumaker, Anxious
Dec. 23: Blue Marlin (300) Don McKaba, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 23: Spearfish (25) Mary McKaba, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 23: Spearfish (28/30) Conrad/Erica Scheffler, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Dec. 23: Spearfish (25) Unknown, Capt. Carl Shepard, Camelot
Dec. 24: Spearfish (30) Unknown, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Dec. 24: Blue Marlin (80) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Dec. 24: Striped Marlin (50) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Dec. 24: Blue Marlin (650) Amy-Lauren LumWon, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 26: Spearfish (30) John Smith, Capt. Shawn Bebeau, Marlin Grando
Dec. 26: Spearfish (30) Dick Zuzakula, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Dec. 26: Spearfish (35) Unkown, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 26: Striped Marlin (40) Josh Lambert, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Dec. 26: Spearfish (30) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Dec. 27: Blue Marlin (300) Unknown, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 27: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 27: Blue Marlin (30) Clay Lawrence, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 27: Striped Marlin (20) Clay Lawrence, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 27: Spearfish (25) Alyssa Schaefer, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Dec. 27: Spearfish (4pcs 30-35#) Unknown, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Dec. 27: Striped Marlin (60) Unkown, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
NOTABLE CATCHES
Dec. 22: Spearfish (40) Unknown, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Dec. 23: Ahi (120) Robin Lindala, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Dec. 23: Spearfish (36.5) Remi Cormier, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Dec. 23: Spearfish (35) Alex Killops, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Dec. 23: Spearfish (36.5) Evan Gart, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Dec. 23: Striped Marlin (65) Bob Lindeman, Capt. Don Stutheit, Kona Spirit
Dec. 23: Spearfish (32/42) Bob Lindeman, Capt. Don Stutheit, Kona Spirit
Dec. 23: Spearfish (35/40) Unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Dec. 23: Mahi Mahi (30/35) Courtney/Don Jr. McKaba, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 23: Spearfish (25/30) Unknown, Capt. Carl Shepard, Camelot
Dec. 23: Spearfish (35) Shawn Davies, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Dec. 23: Spearfish (30) Eric Jacobson, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Dec. 23: Ahi (153) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Dec. 24: Spearfish (42) Unknown, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Dec. 24: Spearfish (45) Aya Koizumi, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Dec. 24: Spearfish (40/40) Bobby Heinsohn, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Dec. 24: Spearfish (26.5) Andrew Cole, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Dec. 24: Ahi (116) Glen Curry, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Lady Dee
Dec. 24: Spearfish (31.5) Glen Curry, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Lady Dee
Dec. 24: Spearfish (30/35) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Dec. 24: Striped Marlin (35) Corey LumWon, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 24: Spearfish (45) Amy-Lauren LumWon, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 26: Spearfish (30) Taylor Dahley, Capt. Shawn Bebeau, Marlin Grando
Dec. 26: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Lady Dee
Dec. 26: Striped Marlin (92.5) Steven Lea, Cpat. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Dec. 26: Ahi (150) Gunnar O’Farrell, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Dec. 26: Spearfish (20) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Dec. 26: Spearfish (35) John Dixon, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Dec. 26: Spearfish (40) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Dec. 26: Spearfish (40/45) Unknown, Cpat. Trevor Child, High Noon
Dec. 26: Ahi (110/129/132) Allen Reeves, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Dec. 27: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 27: Mahi Mahi (34) Roger Klein, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Dec. 28: Spearfish (42) Heather Braithwaite, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Dec. 28: Spearfish (37.5) Grant Padmos, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II