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: 245, Phil Tracey, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Nov. 21
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
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (671) Chris Zelenka, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai
Tag and release
Nov. 23: Blue marlin (450) Tracy Vrem, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (300) Daniel Elchner, (350) Ken Elchner, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (190) Paul Neveazomi, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (250) Chris Carter, Capt. Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II
Nov. 26: Blue marlin (250) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 26: Blue marlin (350) Jim Comes, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Nov. 28: Blue marlin (250) Rob Hwang, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 28: Blue marlin (125) Nathan Myers, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Notable catches
Nov. 23: Mahimahi (15 and 30) Mike O’Toole, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Nov. 23: Blue marlin (324) Peter Cantor, Capt. Stan Cantor, Morning Star II
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (303) Greg Pomes/Matthew Marinello, Capt. Jay Lighty, Mariah
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (275) Cliff Olin, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (270) Nat and William Schulnof, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Nov. 25: Blue marlin (246.5) Wes McLaughlin, Capt. Molly Palmer, Renegade
Nov. 25: Mahimahi (20) Chris Carter, Capt. Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II
Nov. 26: Blue marlin (311) Doug Dohring, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 26: Blue marlin (395) Herb Jensen, Capt. John Wilson, Lawai’a
Nov. 26: Blue marlin (320) Dan Show, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid
Nov. 28: Blue marlin (431.5) the Fujitanis, Pacific Queen
Nov. 28: Blue marlin (445.5) Russell and Cayla Talindira, Kalawai’a
Nov. 28: Blue marlin (306) Jenny Kellener/Jeff Rutherford, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 29: Blue marlin (306.5) Jim Byrne, Capt. David Nahuina, Keiki Auana