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: 97, Bubba Mockchew, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui. Jan. 25
Spearfish: 45.5, Glenn Trusty, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 13.
Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2. Jan. 25
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): 100.5, Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline. Jan. 19
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
None this week
TAG AND RELEASE
Jan. 19: Striped marlin (40) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 20: Spearfish (25) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 20: Striped marlin (75) Roger Freeman, Capt. Dee Bradford, High Noon
Jan. 20: Striped marlin (50) Scptt Spangenberg, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 20: Striped marlin (50) Kevin Shrum, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 21: Spearfish (35) Randy Major, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 21: Striped marlin (30) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 24: Striped marlin (120) Maria Hyjek, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela
Jan. 24: Blue marlin (70) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 24: Striped marlin (90) Shawna Haynes, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 24: Spearfish (15) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 24: Spearfish (25/32) Fiona Beck, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Jan. 24: Spearfish (30) Nissell, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 24: Striped marlin (40) Nissell, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 25: Spearfish (30) Meredith Petras, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (30/35) Steve/Meredith Petras, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (30/60/90) Mike McGinty, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (40) Fiona Beck, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
NOTABLE CATCHES
Jan. 19: Ulua (100.5) Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline
Jan. 20: Spearfish (39) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Jan. 20: Ono (18) Dan Liety, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Jan. 21: AHi (80) Randy Major, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 21: Mahimahi (25) Jeff Rupp, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Jan. 21: Ono (20) Kim Rupp, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
Jan. 21: Blue marlin (75.5) Rickey Head, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Reel Class
Jan. 21: Ahi (128.5) Russell Peterson, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Jan. 21: Striped marlin (35) Tim Murray, capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 22: Spearfish (17.5) Unknown, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue
Jan. 22: Spearfish (38.5) Melissa Lendemoen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 22: Ahi (76.5) Mike Lindemoen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 22: Striped marlin (40/40) Bill Duceal, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Jan. 23: Spearfish (35/40) Mike/Jo Zeller, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Jan. 23: Ahi (128) Mark Wegner, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jan. 23: Mahimahi (36.5) Mark Wegner, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika
Jan. 24: Striped marlin (84) John Tudoy, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 24: Striped marlin (40) Michelle Bunkey, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 24: Mahimahi (six fish 10 to 30 pounds) Jeff Rusow, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Jan. 25: Sailfish (105.5) Peter Blake, Capt. Peter Blake, TLC 2
Jan. 25: Mahimahi (25) Peter Blake, Capt. Peter Blake, TLC 2
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (71) Bruce Kall, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (69) Daniel Miranda, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 25: Striped marlin (97) Bubba Mockchew, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Jan. 25: Spearfish (20) Mike Paravano, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jan. 25: Striped marllin (21) Devin Petras, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky