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: 1,211, Robert Steffens, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit, March 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 Sampson, Capt. Dave Unger, Nasty Habit, April 20
Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2, Jan. 25
Mahimahi: 56.5, Mike Accattato, Capt. Sam Choy, Monkey Biz II, June 20
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, 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: 160, Michelle Amador, Capt. Mitch Latoff, Salty Dog, July 19
Ahipalaha (albacore): 53.5, Alex Becker, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Aug. 18
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): 16.5, Charlie Bowman, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender, May 4
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
Sept. 1: Blue marlin (625.5) Rudy, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (508) Julie Pernecky, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Tag and release
Sept. 1: Blue marlin (275) Glenn Bies, (375) Angel Azcarraga, (175) Laura Hobson, Capt. Brad Demasco, Bite Me IV
Sept. 1: Blue marlin (625) Tom Dennison, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 3: Blue marlin (150) Unknown, Capt. Neil Issacs, Anxious
Sept. 3: Blue marlin (275) Daniel Cappo, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Sept. 3: Spearfish (35) Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 4: Blue marlin (250) Lisa Wonson, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 4: Blue marlin (200) Cherise Dane, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, JR’s Hooker
Sept. 4: Blue marlin (200) Angler unknown, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (150) Jessica Humphrey, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (550) Mike Polcher, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 6: Blue marlin (100) Suzanne Gustavson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Notable catches
Sept. 1: Ahi (148.5) Charlotte Borchert, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 2: Ahi (194.5) Stephanie Leach, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Sept. 2: Mahimahi (45 fish to 20 pounds). Rudy, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (406) Terry Bretton & Dawn Clayton, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (384.5) Lukas Kregza, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Sept. 5: Ahi (152.5) David Klink, Capt. Bob Sylva, Thrill Seeker
Sept. 5: Ahi (170) Matt Bolton, Capt. Matt Bolton, Kahele
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (452.5) Donald Brandt, Capt. Bill Casey, Monkey Biz II
Sept. 6: Ahi (160) Blake Fesler & Michele Formali, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II