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 e-mail (rizzutojim1@gmail.com).
Blue marlin: 1,211, Robert Steffens, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit. Mar. 27
Black marlin: 212, Devin Hallingstad, Kayak. April 27.
Ahi: 227.5, Kim Gardner, Capt. Ruben Rubio, Vixen. May 15.
Bigeye tuna: 108, Matthew Bolton, Kehele. Jan 16.
Striped marlin: 114.5, John Dieckman, Capt. Tobin Hudgins, Silky.April 16
Spearfish: 49.5, Gwen Stutheit, Capt. Don Stutheit, Kona Spirit. Feb. 26 and 50, Jack Samson, Capt. Dave Unger, Nasty Habit. April 20.
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): 51, Kevin Shiraki, Grady-White. May 6.
Kahala (amberjack): 56, Ryan Cintick, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. May 16
Ulua (giant trevally): 100.5 (Tie), Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline. Jan. 19, and Michael Ragas, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. April 18.
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 14.6, Bruce Lentz, Shoreline. April 16.
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 28, Betsy Wheeller, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I Feb. 28.
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): 36, Duncan Severance, Capt. Robert Beach, Reel Screamer. May 30.
Kawakawa: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10.
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 28.5, Lokahi and Kalani Aipia, Small Kine. May 22.
Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): 31, Victor Haanio, kayak, May 6
Oio (bonefish): 10, Brandon Lopes, Shoreline. Feb 16.
BEASTS OF THE WEEK
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
June 1: Blue marlin (502.5) Robert Clements, Capt. Robert Clements, Blurelle
June 6: Blue marlin (503.5) Donald Decolt, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue
June 7: Blue marlin (675) June Boucher, Capt. Billy Ross, Malia Anne
TAG AND RELEASE
June 1: Blue marlin (140 and 800) Millers, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
June 1: Blue marlin (150, 175, and 200) Kaniala Guieb, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven
June 1: Blue marlin (150) Bill DeGraw, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
June 2: Blue marlin (150 and 250) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
June 2: Blue marlin (200) Glen Olsted, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika
June 2: Blue marlin (220) Nicholas Corbat, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue
June 2: Blue marlin (350) Bill DeGraw, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
June 2: Blue marlin (200) Chris Bays, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven
June 3: Blue marlin (350) Hank Kochan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
June 3:; Blue marlin (125) Corky Allen, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
June 4: Blue marlin (130 and 160) Denny/Alex Brendenberger, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon
June 4: Blue marlin (200) CJ Berg, Capt. Brad Demasco, Bite Me 5
June 4: Spearfish (25) James Myndn, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
June 4: Blue marlin (150 and 175) Tom Thompson, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
June 4: Blue marlin (850) Cindy and Matt Price, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
June 4: Blue marlin (200) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
June 4: Blue marlin (150) Fran, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
June 5: Blue marlin (150) Justin Cock, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
June 5: Blue marlin (150) TC, Capt. John Gross, Hanapa’a
June 5: Blue marlin (175 and 200) Unknown, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
June 5: Blue marlin(175) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
June 5: Blue marlin (275) Jerry Kelsch, Capt. Chuck Haupert, Catchem
June 5: Blue marlin (200) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
June 5: Blue marlin (200) Mark Tideman, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
June 6: Blue marlin (200) Gary Hunziker, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
June 6: Blue marlin (300), spearfish (25) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
June 6: Blue marlin (150 and 175) Jinx/Hank Kochan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
June 6: Blue marlin (185), spearfish (40) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
June 7: Blue marlin (250) Molly Palmer, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
June 7: Blue marlin (225) Brian Davis, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
June 7: Blue marlin (300) Jeff Gerton, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven
NOTABLE
June 1: Ahi (152.5) Joseph Best, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
June 1: Blue marlin (176.5 and 205) Rolf Keusen, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
June 1: Blue marlin (297.5) Richard/Peter and James Mueting, Lectro West
June 1: Blue Marlin (115 and 173.5) David Magallanes and Shardae Carvalho, Kona Pearl II
June 2: Ahi (108 and 142) Josh Bunch, Hoku Loa
June 2: Mahimahi (5 fish to 21 pounds) Spencer Mabley, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
June 2: Blue marlin (190) David Neil, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
June 2: Blue marlin (146.5) Steve Wozniak, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
June 2: Spearfish (29 and 43) Kenneth Gan/Tan Francis, Capt. James Bach, Fish Wish
June 2: Blue marlin (165) Jennifer Schlak, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lanakila
June 3: Blue marlin (124) Andrew Doyle, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid
June 3: Ahi (175.5) Justin Crouse, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
June 3: Blue marlin (181) Jan Brinkman, Capt. Brian Cohen, Sea Dancer
June 3: Ahi (165) Bob/Kelly, and Nick Miraglia, Kona Fever
June 4: Blue marlin (143.5) Aaron Shoopak, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
June 4: Ahi (169.5) Harley Lang, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela
June 4: Ahi (103, 154 and 160) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika
June 5: Blue marlin (153) Logan Hager, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai
June 5: Spearfish (35) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
June 5: Blue marlin (136 and 157.5) Michael Matsumoto, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup
June 5: Ahi (132) Jackie Brown/Therese Graf and David Nahuina, Keiki Auana
June 6: Ahi (176) Cameron O’Halloran, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
June 6: Blue marlin (274) Gary Hunziker, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
June 6: Blue marlin (150.5) Randy Erwin, Capt. Sean Kelly, Caristina
June 6: Moana Kali (4) Kawika Reid, Speared
June 6: Ahi (159 and 176) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
June 7: Blue marlin (249.5) Bill and James Mueting, Lectro West
June 7: Ahi (152) Keoni Deguain and Ted Toriano, Sheri Lynn
June 7: Ono (37.5) Clint Lewi, Waleakai
June 7: Blue marlin (128 and 207) Billy LaRochelle, Andrew Miller, Milla Time
June 7: Blue marlin (157) Mike Matsumoto, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup
June 7: Blue marlin (367) Charles Clark, Kalaka
June 7: Ono (43) Rogue, Givem 1
June 7: Blue marlin (146) Greg Bennett, Archie Cox, Theresa C