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
Nov. 2: Blue marlin (150 and 160) Carol Hinkle-Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 2: Blue marlin (125) Stretch Fogarty, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
Nov. 3: Blue marlin (100 and 600) Adem Sefa, Capt. John Bennett, Topshape
Nov. 4: Blue marlin (450) Brenda Bagwell, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Nov. 4: Blue marlin (250) Ed Jansan, (250) Patrick Ogilvie, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Nov. 6: Blue marlin (500) Vachagon Gasparyants, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 7: Blue marlin (400) Devon Griffin, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Nov. 7: Blue marlin (300) Shuzo, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Nov. 8: Blue marlin (400) Glenn Uyeda, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Notable catches
Nov. 2: Ulua (53) Gavin Wright, Shoreline
Nov. 2: Mahimahi (15 and 15) John Dixson, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Nov. 3: Mahimahi (19, 23, and 26) Heather Baldwin, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Nov. 3: Mahimahi (15) Chandra Mostov, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Nov. 3: Blue marlin (288.5) Scott Olges, Capt. John Bennett, Topshape
Nov. 4: Blue marlin (175.5) Scott Williams, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Nov. 4: Black marlin (146) Tehani Braga, Capt. Larry Shodin, Pinch Me
Nov. 6: Blue marlin (360.5) Hans Cook/Manuel Chrobak, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 6: Blue marlin (292.5) Rich Fehringer, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
Nov. 7: Blue marlin (305) Ron Ahlers, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Nov. 8: Blue marlin (138) Irene Farrell, (208.5) Scott Williams, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Nov. 8: Blue marlin (315) Joe Perry, (221) Theresa Goldenstein, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Nov. 8: Blue marlin (296.5) David Ashley, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon