Blue marlin: 1,211, Robert Steffens, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit. March 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
None this week
TAG AND RELEASE
March 30: Blue marlin (450) Vince Malarbi, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
March 30: Blue marlin (700) David Borgess, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven
March 30: Blue marlin (250) Joe Jaggers, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
March 31: Blue marlin (550) Steve Millham, Capt. Dennis Cintas, Tropical Sun
April 4: Striped marlin (50) Tim Wersper, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
April 5: Blue marlin (325) Roger Carroll, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
NOTABLE CATCHES
March 31: Ahi (93 and 113.5) Gina Guglielmelli, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
March 31: Black marlin (136.5) Andy Cho, Kayak
March 31: Ono (20, 22 and 25) Aggergaard Family, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
April 1: Ono (25 and 25) Bill Williamson, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
April 1: Ono (55) Unknown, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon
April 1: Walu (62) Mary Manns, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
April 2: Blue marlin (184.5) Peter Opsal, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
April 3: Mahimahi (20 and 30) Gary Andrews, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
April 3: Black marlin (155) Rob Wong Yuen, Kayak
April 3: Blue marlin (322.5) Tiffany Thompson, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
April 4: Blue marlin (200) Unknown, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Lady Dee
April 4: Striped marlin (40) Toni Wersper, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
April 4: Mahimahi (28) Tim Wersper, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
April 4: Bigeye tuna (90) Unknown, Capt. Ryan Lutes, Tropical Sun
April 4: Striped marlin (50) April Johnston, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
April 4: Mahimahi (25 and 25) Mark Johnston, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
April 5: Blue marlin (327) Paulette Pama, Capt. Steve Fassbender, Teresa
April 5: Ono (25 and 30) Jake Schmidt, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
April 5: Ono (30) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
April 5: Blue marlin (282.5) Kimbo, Capt. Daniel Schneider, Kona Buzz
April 5: Ulua (74) Daniel Royce, Speared
April 5: Ono (25 and 30) Sevatini Family, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
April 5: Ono (27.5) Teresa Thomas, Capt. Jim Thomas, Freedom
April 5: Ahi (103, 118, 110.5, and 151.5) Kevin Oshikawa, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika