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 2014 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: 615, Lukas Folk, Capt. Sam Choy Jr., Salty Dog. Jan. 2.
Black marlin: vacant
Ahi: 190.5, Scott Scolvira, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan. 4.
Bigeye tuna: 69, Mark Barville, Jan 2.
Striped marlin: vacant
Spearfish: 44, Derek Odland, Capt. Sam Choy, Marlin Grando. Jan 3.
Sailfish: vacant
Mahimahi: vacant
Ono: vacant
Kaku (barracuda): vacant
Kahala (amberjack): vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): vacant
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 20, Pono Thronas, Bill Jardine, Kakalina, Jan 1.
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: vacant
Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): vacant
Oio (bonefish): vacant
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
Jan. 2: Blue marlin (615) Lukas Folk, Capt. Sam Choy Jr., Salty Dog
TAG AND RELEASE
Dec. 29: Spearfish (35) Benjamin Marqueda, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 29: Spearfish (30) Dan Fowler, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Dec. 30: Spearfish (40) Nick Alekowski, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Dec. 31: Blue Marlin (100) Unknown, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
Dec. 31: Spearfish (three fish at 30 pounds) Unkown, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
Jan. 2: Striped marlin (50) Matthew Lowe, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 2: Spearfish (25) Kevin Luttrell, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 2: Spearfish (three fish at 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
Jan. 3: Blue Marlin (100) Matthew Radostovets, Capt. Mark Schubert, Miss Mojo
Jan. 3: Striped marlin (75) Viktor Radostovets, Capt. Mark Schubert, Miss Mojo
Jan. 3: Spearfish (25) Radostovets, Capt. Mark Schubert, Miss Mojo
Jan. 4: Spearfish (40) Heather Martin, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Jan. 4: Spearfish (40) Brian Grable, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
NOTABLE CATCHES
Dec. 29: Ahi (102.5) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Dec. 29: Spearfish (30) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Dec. 29: Spearfish (35) Benjamin Marqueda, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Dec. 29: Striped marlin (82) Drew Fowler, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Dec. 29: Ahi (165) Ray Diaz, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Dec. 29: Ahi (185.5) Stanley Cross, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Dec. 29: Spearfish (28) Nick Cornea, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Dec. 30: Blue marlin (288.5) Stuart Kitayama, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Dec. 30: Spearfish (50) Makena Galimba, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Dec. 30: Spearfish (30/30) Mark Heintz, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Dec. 30: Spearfish (25) Ben Tanasiuk, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Dec. 30: Spearfish (30/45) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Dec. 31: Ahi (71) Rich Mahnke, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
Dec. 31: Spearfish (34) Zachary Phillips, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
Jan. 1: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Jan. 1: Ahi (152) Solomon Endlich, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Jan. 1: Blue marlin (96.5) Jada Van Mols, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Luna
Jan. 1: Blue marlin (90) Dan Holt, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Luna
Jan. 1: Ahi (137) Unknown, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 1: Blue marlin (83) Ron Miller, Capt. Larry Peardon, El Jobean
Jan. 1: Blue marlin (257) Tony Bender, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Jan. 1: Striped marlin (95) Craig Lindner, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana
Jan. 1: Blue marlin (149.5) Jenny Anastos, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 1: Aku (20) Pono Thronas, Capt. Bill Jardine, Kakalina
Jan. 2: Spearfish (45) Camille Ledlond, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 2: Spearfish (30) Lorne Balaski, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 2: Spearfish (35) Jon Fraschetti, Capt. Ernie Clayton, Hana Hou II
Jan. 2: Ahi (135) Unkown, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Jan. 3: Spearfish (44) Derek Odland, Capt. Sam Choy, Marlin Grando
Jan. 3: Spearfish (30) Mitch Green, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 3: Spearfish (30) Ryan Neany, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 4: Ono (20) Deidra Gilligan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 4: Ahi (150/107/102.5/190.5) Scott Scovira, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika