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. 29: Blue marlin (503) Gerry Flanigan, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
TAG AND RELEASE
Oct. 26: Blue marlin (200) Steve Eckelman, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Oct. 27: Blue marlin (125 and 175) Charlie Uhl, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Oct. 30: Blue marlin (250 and 300) Evan Korsch, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
Oct. 30: Blue marlin (150) John Ryan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Oct. 31: Blue marlin (175) AJ Johnson, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
NOTABLE CATCHES
Oct. 26: Ahi (131) Scott Rumfield, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Oct. 29: Blue marlin (201.5) Gerry Flanigan, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Oct. 30: Blue marlin (166.5 and 462) Kevin Short, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Oct. 30: Mahimahi (30) Jennifer Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui II
Nov. 1: Blue marlin (383) Skiff Sumner, Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II