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: 233, Ken Smith, Capt. Bobby Cherry. Cherry Pit II, May 1.
Bigeye tuna: 189, Meg Stern, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance. Feb. 19
Striped marlin: (tie), 141.5, Capt. Rocky Guaron, Hooked Up, March 26 and 142, Jody Pintar, Capt Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV. April 8
Spearfish: (tie) 52.9, Floyd Pansano, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike, March 10; and 52.7, Kasey Buising, Capt. Mark Schubert, Captain Jack, March 6
Sailfish: 101, Craig Cugnet, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Mahimahi: 53, Ray Mohammed, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em. March 15
Ono: 58.5, Asa Sugitan, Crazy Ann. Jan. 31
Kaku (barracuda): 19, Bruce Lentz, Shoreline. Apr 27
Kahala (amberjack): Vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): 104.5, Adam Hodgson, Kayak. March 31
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 13.5, Bruce Lentz, caught from shore. April 2
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 26, Mark Schoenman, Capt. Andy Diehl, Bite Me III. May 1.
Broadbill swordfish: Vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): Vacant
Kawakawa: 14, Peter Hilf, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights. March 27
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 20, Devin Hallingstadt, kayak. March 26
Opakapaka (pink snapper): Vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): Vacant
Uku (gray snapper): 15, Toby McCain, Simon Metson, Bessie. April 11
Oio (bonefish): Vacant
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
None weighed
Tag and release
May 4: Spearfish (30) Tom Gascoigne, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
May 4: Blue marlin (180) Dennis Yates, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
May 4: Blue marlin (90) Crow Lazaro, striped marlin (130) David Lazaro, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
May 4: Spearfish (35) Mark Spalding, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
May 5: Blue marlin (200) Jennifer Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
May 6: Blue marlin (200) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
May 6: Spearfish (25) Jennifer Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
May 6: Blue marlin (200) Frank Davis, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
May 6: Blue marlin (250) Jeff Fowler, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
May 7: Striped marlin (90) Tim Donovan, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
May 7: Blue marlin (110) Marc Vanderslice, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
May 7: Spearfish (20, 25, and 35) Andy Mezirow, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
May 8: Spearfish (35 and 40) Nick Allan, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Notable catches
May 4: Ahi (130, 107, and 142) Jeff Fowler, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
May 4: Ahi (100 and 102) Mark Spalding, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
May 4: Blue marlin (311.5) Rudy Wankow, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
May 5: Spearfish (35 and 35) Unknown, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
May 5: Ono (5 fish to 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II
May 5: Blue marlin (138) Brayden Torres, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup
May 5: Blue marlin (219.5) Thom Jenrette, Capt. Andrew Peterson, High Noon
May 5: Ahi (147) Jon Webb, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
May 5: Spearfish (35) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
May 6: Ahi (108.5) Scott Polivy, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
May 6: Ono (37 and 46.5) Diego Hernandez, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando
May 6: Spearfish (35 and 38) Rob Peach, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
May 6: Ono (4 fish to 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
May 6: Ahi (105 and 178.5) Andy Mezirow, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
May 6: Spearfish (40) Jeff Glover, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
May 6: Ahi (130) Brad Kepo’o, Speared
May 7: Ahi (144) Martin Cremer, Capt. Andrew Peterson, High Noon
May 7: Ahi (100) Andy Mezirow, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
May 7: Ahi (118.5 and 121) Kris and Graham Gourlay, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
May 7: Ahi (140) Mike Bruschke, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
May 8: Blue marlin (128.5) Josh Garcia, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
May 9: Ahi (217) Kaulike and Oskie Rice, Kaulana
May 9: Ahi (203) Kalani and Stephen Cox, Moana C
May 9: Ahi (147) James Clever, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
May 9: Ahi (152.5) Isaac Paglinawan, Capt. Matt Bowman, Northern Lights