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: 752, Sean Jensen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky. Jan. 18.
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: 108, Matthew Bolton, Kehele. Jan 16.
Striped marlin: 95, Craig Lindner, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana. Jan. 1
Spearfish: 45.5, Glenn Trusty, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 13.
Sailfish: vacant
Mahimahi: 39.5, Dr. Jeff Wachs, Capt. Greg Kaufman, Reel Screamer. Jan. 15.
Ono: 52.5, Justin Lee, Asa Suguitan, In Deep. Jan. 14
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. 18: Blue marlin (752) Sean Jensen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
TAG AND RELEASE
Jan. 12: Spearfish (30) Mary Wunderlich, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 13: Striped marlin (40) Shawna Haynes, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 13: Spearfish (30) Mary Wunderlich, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 13: Striped marlin (45) Scott Erikson, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 14: Bronze whaler, Marvin Carroll, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 14: Blue marlin (100) Robert Anthony, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Jan. 14: Spearfish (25/25) Robert Anthony, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Jan. 15: Striped marlin (75) Unknown, Capt. Jeff Metzler, Anxious
Jan. 15: Striped marlin (50) Dan Watson, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
Jan. 16: Blue marlin (275) Keith Wright, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon
Jan. 16: Blue marlin (400) Deniz Tek, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Jan. 17: Striped marlin (50) Scott Kraul, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
NOTABLE CATCHES
Jan. 12: Spearfish (41) Jack Sampson, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit
Jan. 12: Mahimahi (30.5) Jack Sampson, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit
Jan. 13: Spearfish (45.5) Glenn Trusty, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 14: Spearfish (30) Bill Manns, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 14: Striped marlin (70) Marvin Carroll, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 14: Spearfish (38) Marvin Carroll, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 14: Spearfish (30) Edward Decavoogerk, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 14: Ono (52.5) Justin Lee, Capt. Asa Suguitan, In Deep
Jan. 14: Ahi (117/117/145) Paul Ingraham, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 14: Mahimahi (49) Brad Edwards, Capt. Bryan Tyerman, No Name
Jan. 15: Spearfish (32) Juan Carlos, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 16: Big eye (108) Matthew Bolton, Capt. Matthew Bolton, Kehele
Jan. 16: Mahimahi (12/26) Brad Born, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Jan. 16: Blue marlin (100) Mike Wilson, Capt. John Wilson, Lawai’a
Jan. 17: Mahimahi (23) Kathy Cameron, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Jan. 18: Spearfish (30) Luke Kannicke, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 18: Striped marlin (76) George Jarvie, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela
Jan. 18: Spearfish (45) Bower, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I