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: 593, Michael Klopp, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot. Jan. 6.
Black marlin: 161, Scott Wnuck, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan. 10
Ahi: 190.5, Scott Scolvira, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan. 4.
Bigeye tuna: 69, Mark Barville, Jan 2.
Striped marlin: 87, Joy Rawlins, Peter Blake, TLC. Jan 10.
Spearfish: 42.5, Aulani and Richard Jeffery, Malukai. Jan. 10.
Sailfish: vacant
Mahimahi: 27.5, Michael Leach, Russ Milhausen, Makalei. Jan. 9.
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: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10.
Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): vacant
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
Jan. 6: Blue marlin (593) Michael Klopp, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
TAG AND RELEASE
Jan. 7: Blue marlin (150) James Fontang, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
Jan. 7: Blue marlin (95) Russell Truman, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Jan. 7: Spearfish (30) Jim Harrold, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 8: Blue marlin (100) Michael Dean, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 8: Blue marlin (40) Tina Dean, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 8: Spearfish (40) Jordan Shropshire, Capt. Jeff Fay, Humdinger
Jan. 9: Striped marlin (40/45) Unknown, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Jan. 9: Blue marlin (100) Scott Scolera, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 9: Striped marlin (100) Scott Scolera, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 10: Striped marlin (40) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 11: Spearfish (30) Payton Prevost, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 11: Blue marlin (450) Shawn/Frank/Skip, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
NOTABLE CATCHES
Jan. 5: Spearfish (38) Michael Blackwell, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 5: Ahi (171) Zach Hartz, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 5: Spearfish (25) Unknown, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
Jan. 6: Aku (19) Unknown, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Jan. 6: Mahimahi (20) Kyle Bornstien, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 6: Spearfish (40) David Hinojosa, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Jan. 6: Striped marlin (60) Bruce Barnes, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Jan. 6: Spearfish (25) Bruce Barnes, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Jan. 6: Spearfish (22/25) Russell Truman, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Jan. 7: Blue marlin (103.5) John McPhail, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Jan. 7: Spearfish (40) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 7: Ahi (166) John Streberg, Capt. Jeff Metzler, Anxious
Jan. 7: Blue marlin (174.5) Cody Griffin, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 7: Spearfish (35) Agnes Vassdive, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 7: Mahimahi (20) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 7: Blue Marlin(95) Russell Truman, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Jan. 8: Spearfish (25) David Vincent, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 8: Mahimahi (25) Jasen Doi, Capt. Neil Matsuo, Makau
Jan. 9: Ono (25) Rod Bieller, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 9: Mahimahi (21.5/27.5) Michael Leach, Capt. Russ Milhausen, Makalei
Jan. 9: Blue marlin (70) Jack Ong, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Jan. 9: Spearfish (30) Adam Istas, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 9: Spearfish (40) Brentt Frost, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I
Jan. 9: Blue marlin (244.5) Andy Netupsky, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 9: Spearfish (42) James Smith, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 9: Mahimahi (35) Jon Cloke, capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 10: Spearfish (30) Unknown, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Jan. 10: Kawakawa (21) Mark Andrews, Capt. Mark Andrews, Donaa Mae
Jan. 10: Striped marlin (87) Joy Rawlins, Capt. Peter Blake, TLC
Jan. 10: Black marlin (161) Scott Wnuck, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 10: Spearfish (42.5) Aulani Jeffery, Capt. Richard Jeffery, Malukai
Jan. 10: Spearfish (27) Melissa Miller, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 11: Spearfish (30/35) Fred/Erik Duboe, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 11: Spearfish (25) Shawn/Frank/Skip, capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Jan. 11: Spearfish (25) Mike Hollen, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela