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. 14: Blue marlin (513.5) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 19: Blue marlin (561) Will Burdett/Shawn Alden, Capt. Josh Bunch, Hokuloa
TAG AND RELEASE
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (180) Jim Williams, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (200) Rick Shidore, Capt. Rob Ellyn, Lightspeed
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (200) Dick Russell, Capt. Will Lazenby, Golden Dragon
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (200) James Karamouzis, Capt. Bill Murtaugh, Nainoa
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (200) Joe Schumaker, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (200) Chuck O’Donnell, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Sept. 14: Blue marlin (150 and 200) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
Sept. 15: Blue marlin (800) Nate Wunderlan, Capt. Brian Schumaker, Anxious
Sept. 15: Blue marlin (170) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 15: Blue marlin (200) Kurt Hopkins, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Sept. 15: Blue marlin (140) Jaime Gonzalez, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 16: Blue marlin (200) Chris Kyder, Capt. Brian Schumaker, Anxious
Sept. 17: Blue marlin (300) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Hooked Up
Sept. 18: Blue marlin (170) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 19: Blue Marlin (175) Joan/Kai, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Sept. 19: Blue marlin (200) Pops Nissen, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 19: Blue marlin (150) Scott Schwalback, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 20: Blue marlin (175) Deb Schumaker, (350) Becky Olee, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 20: Blue marlin (125, 150, and 170) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
NOTABLE CATCHES
Sept. 14: Swordfish (81.5) Matt Bolton, Kahele
Sept. 15: Ahi (165.5) Darroll Naungayan, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
Sept. 17: Ahi (194.5) Chris Hudson, Capt. Ryan Thurner, Tombo (9 fish to 60 pounds) Brittney Stratton, Capt. Ryan Thurner, Sea Strike
Sept. 17: Mahimahi (3 fish to 38 pounds) Russ/Kim/Mike/Terry, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Sept. 17: Mahimahi (30) Ryan Nissen, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 18: Sailfish (46) Mike Divine, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Sept. 19: Mahimahi (9 fish to 20 pounds) Radenbaugh/Okeefe, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Sept. 19: Ahi (251) Ben Salmo, Kaila
Sept. 20: Bigeye (76 and 81) Aulani and Richard Jeffrey, Malukai II