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
None reported
TAG AND RELEASE
Oct. 21: Blue marlin (175) Chip Akers, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
Oct. 21: Blue marlin (100) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Oct. 21: Blue marlin (200 and 450) Trey/Kelsey Holland, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Oct. 24: Blue marlin (750) Adam Stuts, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Oct. 25: Blue marlin (160) Betty Ann Svendsen, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
NOTABLE CATCHES
Oct. 19: Mahimahi (24) Dyllan and Stanton Joaquin, No Name
Oct. 21: Ahi (197) Ben Welsh, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Oct. 21: Ahi (200) Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Oct. 21: Mahimahi (22) Dave Fassinger, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Oct. 21: Mahimahi (5 fish to 24 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Oct. 21: Spearfish (35) Tim McBride, Capt. Randy LLanes, Sundowner
Oct. 22: Mahimahi (20) Justin Wharton, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Oct. 23: Blue marlin (202) Pilita Danesh, Capt. Matt Brown, Kali
Oct. 24: Blue marlin (130) Joel Termotto, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
Oct. 25: Blue marlin (250.5) Iopa Paleka, Capt. Chip Fischer, Hanamana
Oct. 25: Spearfish (40) Greg Terhaar, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Oct. 25: Blue marlin (290.5), spearfish (31) Bryan Luvellen, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Oct. 25: Ono (20) Unknown, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity