Big-Fish List
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 2015 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 2015 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an email (rizzutojim1@gmail.com).
Blue marlin: 1,058, Kai Rizzuto, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui, Feb. 18.
Black marlin: Vacant
Ahi: 210, Craig Chambers, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui. Jan. 25
Bigeye tuna: 189, Meg Stern, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance. Feb. 19.
Striped marlin: 109, Randy Robison, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV. Feb. 19.
Spearfish: 50.5, Mercedes Hargreaves, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Feb 17
Sailfish: 101, Craig Cugnet, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Mahimahi: 48.5, Craig Gugnit, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 13.
Ono: 58.5, Asa Sugitan, Crazy Ann. Jan. 31
Kaku (barracuda): Vacant
Kahala (amberjack): Vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): 65.5, Les Charles, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night runner. Jan. 18
Omilu (bluefin trevally): Vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 25, Richard Rempel, Capt. Deneen Wargo, Bite Me 6, Jan. 2
Broadbill swordfish: Vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): Vacant
Kawakawa: Vacant
Kamanu (rainbow runner): Vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): Vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): Vacant
Uku (gray snapper): Vacant
Oio (bonefish): Vacant
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
None
Tag and release
Feb. 23: Spearfish (30) Paul Mallinson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Feb. 24: Striped Marlin (50) Unknown, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon
Feb. 24: Spearfish (30) Rod Ribelin, Capt. James Bach, Fish Wish
Feb. 25: Spearfish (30) Mike McCarthy, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Feb. 25: Blue Marlin (650) Caspar Jousters, Capt. John Bagwell, SIlky
Feb. 25: Spearfish (30) Dan Morris, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Feb. 27: Blue Marlin (275) Ken Wilson, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Notable catches
Feb. 22: Mahi Mahi (30) Sharon Earle, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Feb. 22: Spearfish (30) Mark Gibson, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu NuiFeb. 23: Spearfish (40) Ken Peters, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Feb. 23: Spearfish (50) Jeff Flammer, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Feb. 23: Ono (40) Unknown, Capt. Jeff Metzler, Anxious
Feb. 24: Striped Marlin (71) Rod Ribelin, Capt. James Bach, Fish Wish
Feb. 24: Striped Marlin (54) John Petty, Capt. James Bach, Fish Wish
Feb. 24: Ahi (120) Steve Forbes, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Feb. 26: Mahi Mahi (31) Ryan Foster, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Feb. 26: Spearfish (30) MIke Johnson, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
Feb. 27: Striped Marlin (42/58) Rex Wicker, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai
Feb. 27: Blue Marlin (246) Dan Dowle, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Feb. 28: Ahi (1647) Tom St. John, Capt. Dona St John, Donna Girl