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. 9: Blue marlin (150) Frank Vanderbeck, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 11: Blue marlin (550) John Schaffer, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Nov. 11: Blue marlin (110) Zack Fuller, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika
Nov. 12: Blue marlin (275) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Nov. 14: Blue marlin (300) Rick Newman, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Nov. 15: Blue marlin (200) Cheri Fogarty, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
NOTABLE CATCHES
Nov. 9: Blue marlin (452) George Sack, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Nov. 10: Blue Marlin (309.5) Michael Nafash, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 10: Mahimahi (4 fish to 25 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Nov. 11: Blue marlin (270) James Elliott, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Nov. 12: Blue marlin (332.5) Dave Laird, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo
Nov. 12: Blue marlin (253.5) Todd Buckley, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Nov. 13: Mahimahi (25.5) Robert Hall, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Nov. 15: Mu (8.5) Hector Robles, Shore
Nov. 15: Blue marlin (387) Stephen Weatherey, Capt. Andrew Peterson, High Noon
Nov. 15: Blue marlin (300) Toby Lapp, Joey Purdy, Two Boots
Nov. 15: Blue marlin (393) Rick Chapman, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II