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: 587, Jeff Zager and Trevor Pasley, Lehua, Oct 4
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
Oct. 6: Blue marlin (548.5) Bryan Barnsley, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Oct. 7: Blue marlin (514.5) Kalani and Archie Cox, Theresa C
Oct. 8: Blue marlin (546) Patrick Mullen, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Oct. 8: Blue marlin (656) David Scott, Capt. Rich Youngs, A’u Struck
Oct. 9: Blue marlin (583) Stretch Fogarty, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
Oct. 11: Blue marlin (575) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
TAG AND RELEASE
Oct. 5: Blue marlin (125) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Oct. 7: Blue marlin (180) Einor Mezich, Capt. Chuck Wilson, (625) Kristina Boyer, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Oct. 7: Blue marlin (245) Gavin Olmstead, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Oct. 7: Blue marlin (775) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Oct. 9: Blue marlin (200) Unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Oct. 9: Blue marlin (300) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Oct. 9: Blue marlin (650) Bryan Barnsley, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
NOTABLE CATCHES
Oct. 5: Blue marlin (244.5) Jim Mudge, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Oct. 5: Blue marlin (178) Kent Whitworth, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid
Oct. 5: Mahimahi (29.5 and 33) Clay Folden/Caroline McKinley, Capt. Molly Palmer, Renegade
Oct. 5: Mahimahi (4 fish to 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Oct. 7: Ahi (122.5) Bob Wilg, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
Oct. 7: Mahimahi (11/13/14) Adolph Postel, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Oct. 7: Ahi (105) Morris Cagampang, Oh Right
Oct. 7: Mahimahi (9 fish to 18 pounds) Ron Maxwell/Jim Allen, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Oct. 7: Mahimahi (14 and 20) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Oct. 7: Ahi (120) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Oct. 7: Ahi (173.5) Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Oct. 11: Ono (6 fish to 30 pounds), mahimahi (4 fish to 20 pounds) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui