Big Fish List
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).
Roundup> Blue marlin: 752, Sean Jensen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky. Jan. 18
Roundup> Black marlin: 161, Scott Wnuck, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan. 10
Roundup> Ahi: 190.5, Scott Scolvira, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan. 4
Roundup> Bigeye tuna: 108, Matthew Bolton, Kehele. Jan 16.
Roundup> Striped marlin: 100, Dave Whitehead, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions, Feb. 8
Roundup> Spearfish: 45.5, Glenn Trusty, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 13
Roundup> Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2. Jan. 25
Roundup> Mahimahi: 47, Doug Olson, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Jan. 26
Roundup> Ono: 75, Keith Olson, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Vixen. Feb 13.
Roundup> Kaku (barracuda): 21, Sarah Murphy, Lena Kai, Feb. 6
Roundup> Kahala (amberjack): vacant
Roundup> Ulua (giant trevally): 100.5, Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline. Jan. 19
Roundup> Omilu (bluefin trevally): 12, Glen Nakata, Shoreline, Feb. 8
Roundup> Otaru (skipjack tuna): 20, Pono Thronas, Bill Jardine, Kakalina, Jan. 1
Roundup> Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Roundup> Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Roundup> Kawakawa: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10
Roundup> Kamanu (rainbow runner): 16, Shawn Zenor, kayak. Jan. 9
Roundup> Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Roundup> Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
Roundup> Uku (gray snapper): vacant
c Oio (bonefish): 10, Brandon Lopes, Shoreline, Feb. 16
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
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
Roundup> Feb. 22: Blue marlin (598.5) Bill Manns, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Tag and release
Roundup>Feb. 16: Striped marlin (50) Unknown, Capt. Tony Clark, Marlin Grando
Roundup>Feb. 18: Striped marlin (40) Unknown, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela
Roundup>Feb. 18: Spearfish (40) Unknown, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela
Roundup>Feb. 20: Striped marlin (65) John Runnke, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Roundup>Feb. 20: Striped marlin (30) Carol Williams, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Roundup>Feb. 20: Spearfish (25) Jim Williams, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Roundup>Feb. 20: Blue marlin (350) Marcel Laflamme, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic
Roundup>Feb. 20: Striped marlin (50/70) Denis/Pete Snyder, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Roundup>Feb. 21: Striped marlin (30) Joe Root, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Roundup>Feb. 21: Striped marlin (50/60/70) Koman Busat, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Roundup>Feb. 21: Striped marlin (75/80) Koman Busat, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Roundup>Feb. 21: Spearfish (20) Koman Busat, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Roundup>Feb. 21: Spearfish (35) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Notable catches
Roundup> Feb. 16: Ahi (96.5) Chaz/Keith Kerling, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
Roundup>Feb. 16: Oio 10) Brandon Lopes, Shoreline
Roundup>Feb. 16: Spearfish (40) Bruce Barnes, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Roundup>Feb. 17: Striped marlin (33) Bill Heard, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Roundup>Feb. 17: Spearfish (36) Carl Konblock, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Roundup>Feb. 18: Aku (22) Jeff Jester, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Lehuananai
Roundup>Feb. 18: Mahimahi (20) Marty Mufley, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Roundup>Feb. 18: Separfish (25) Jimmy Jewel, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Roundup>Feb. 18: Striped marlin (40) Dan Anderson, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Roundup>Feb. 19: Blue marlin (96) Scott Rector, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Roundup>Feb. 19: Spearfish (34) Katie Daley, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Roundup>Feb. 19: Striped marlin (40) Spencer Miller, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Roundup>Feb. 19: Ono (20) Gary Malecha, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
Roundup>Feb. 19: Mahimahi (26.5) Shawna Haynes, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, Kalalawai
Roundup>Feb. 20: Mahimahi (26) Syl Muckerhude, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Roundup>Feb. 20: Blue marlin (323) Carry Maio, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Roundup>Feb. 20: Spearfish (43.5) Daniel Masi, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Roundup>Feb. 20: Blue marlin (154.5) Kurt Lund, Capt. Mike Christopher, Miss Ruby
Roundup>Feb. 21: Spearfish (21) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Roundup>Feb. 21: Striped marlin (40) Mel Rogers, Capt.Robert Hudson, Camelot
Roundup>Feb. 21: Ono (18) Unknown, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue
Roundup>Feb. 22: Blue marlin(213.5) Kaehu Kuahuia, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Roundup>Feb. 22: Mahimahi (15) KD Roland, Cpat. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Roundup>Feb. 22: Ono (51) Koele, Capt. Ben Salmo, Kaila
Roundup>Feb. 22: Spearfish (30) Craig Mabers, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Roundup>Feb. 22: Spearfish (38) Larry Peardon, Bomboy Llanes, Lana KIla