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 2014 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an email (rizzuto@aloha.net).
Blue marlin: 787, Dick Davis and Mannie Green, Capt. Lance Gelman, Spearfish. Feb. 27.
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: 100, Dave Whitehead, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions, Feb. 8
Spearfish: 49.5, Gwen Stutheit, Capt. Don Stutheit, Kona Spirit. Feb. 26
Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2. Jan. 25
Mahimahi: 47, Doug Olson, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Jan. 26
Ono: 75, Keith Olson, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Vixen. Feb 13
Kaku (barracuda): 21, Sarah Murphy, Lena Kai, Feb. 6
Kahala (amberjack): vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): 100.5, Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline. Jan. 19
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 12, Glen Nakata, Shoreline, Feb. 8
Aku (skipjack tuna): 28, Betsy Wheeler, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I. Feb. 28
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 16, Shawn Zenor, kayak. Jan. 9
Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): vacant
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
March 5: Blue marlin (573) unknown. Capt Pat Erwin, Bite Me 4
Tag and release
March 3: Striped marlin (40/50/60) Scofield Family, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
March 3: Spearfish (20) Michael Brandon, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
March 4: Blue marlin (450) Bret Campbell. Capt Jeff Watson. Bite Me 3
March 4: Striped marlin (25) Tracy Burnz, Capt. Sam Choy, Game Plan
March 5: Blue marlin (125) John Reece, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
March 6: Striped marlin (50) Chris Karabinutts, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
March 6: Blue marlin (350) Megan Ledger, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
March 6: Blue marlin (550) Matt Jugovion, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
March 6: Blue marlin (375) Wayne Tupling, Capt. Mike O’Toole, Hula Girl
March 7: Striped marlin (50/50) Bob/Sally Kurz, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
March 7: Striped marlin (30) Unknown, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
March 7: Blue marlin (250) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
March 7: Spearfish (20) Curtis Cooper, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
March 8: Striped marlin (80) Tim Rupli, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 8: Spearfish (25) Cole Roper, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Notable catches
March 4: Mahimahi (19) John Mansville Group, Capt. Shawn Bebeau, Marlin Grando
March 4: Mahimahi (10 fish 11 to 16 pounds) John and Nancy, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
March 5: Mahimahi (25 fish 12 to 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
March 5: Striped marlin (45) Paul Blavin, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
March 6: Striped marlin (46.5) Stephanie Jugovich, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Monkey Biz II
March 6: Striped marlin (65) Ron Ross, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
March 6: Ahi (116.5/133.5) Dave Denton, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 6: Spearfish (38.5) Denise Denton, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 7: Ono (46) Richelle LeMay, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Vixen
March 7: Ahi (102.5) Sally Kurz, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
March 7: Mahimahi (26) Unknown, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
March 7: Ahi (127.5) Tara Marrs, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 8: Mahimahi (26) Robbie Brown, Capt. Larry Peardon, El Jobean
March 8: Blue marlin (153) Ryan Ball, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Vixen
March 8: Ono (26/28/40.5/47) Jay Meek, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
March 8: Ahi (133./147.5) Tim Rupli, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 8: Striped marlin (50) Shiono, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun