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): O`io (bonefish), 5.4, James Cintas (6 years old), Shoreline.
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
None weighed
Tag and release
May 17: Blue marlin (200 and 108), Bob McMillan, Capt. Rich Young, A`u Struck.
May 17: Spearfish (25), Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor.
May 18: Blue marlin (175), Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor.
May 18: Blue marlin (175) Denise Wren, (135) Randy Wren, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
May 19: Blue marlin (100), spearfish (25) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor.
May 19: Striped marlin (75) Nima Rohgozar, Spearfish (35) Neda Rohgozar, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape.
May 19: Spearfish (30) Sandra Campbell, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt.
May 20: Blue marlin (250) Lauren Tarpley, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl.
May 20: Spearfish (35) Randy Wren, Capt. Al Gustavon, Topshape.
May 21: Blue marlin (130) Ryan Dunhom, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Kuuipo
May 21: Spearfish (35) Bob McMillian, Capt. Rich Youngs, A`u Struck.
May 21: Blue marlin (175) Kimberly McCune, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt.
May 22: Blue marlin (325) Mike O’Toole, Capt. Rich Youngs, A`u Struck.
May 22: Blue marlin (150) Tina Olinger, (150) Bridgette Hechat, Capt Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt.
May 22: Blue marlin (175) Randy Wren, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape.
May 23: Blue marlin (135) Jason Hitzfeld, Capt. Molly Palmer, Pamela.
May 23: Blue marlin (250 and 350) Panone Schaffer, Paul Carlton, Go Big.
May 23: Blue marlin (75) Mike Shimamoto, Capt. Carlton Taniyama, Five Star.
May 24: Blue marlin (200) Chris Howat, Capt. Brian Tony, Marlin Magic.
Notable catches
May 18: Ono (15), Paul Lucas, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
May 18: Blue marlin (141) Gabe Silveira, Ono (15.5) Mario Coelho, Tootsie Timm, Piilani B.
May 19: Ono (22), Ethan Markley, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
May 19: Blue marlin (236.5) Pete and Kim Peterson, Pepe Luau.
May 19: Blue marlin (195) Al Manges, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
May 19: Blue marlin (153) Dan Olia, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid
May 19: Ono (22 fish to 45 pounds), mahimahi (20 and 20), Craig Chambers, Ed and Chris Mueller. Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
May 19: Mahimahi (15 and 15), Tommy and Sarah Wilson, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl.
May 20: Blue marlin (105.5) Kevin Wirkus
Capt. Kevin Hiney, Kuuipo
May 20: Ono (22) Tom Au, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
May 21: Ono 35.5, spearfish (27.5) Gary Trowbridge, John Wilson, Lawaia
May 21: Ahi (100, 110, 163 and 204) Naate Figueron, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
May 21: Ahi (100) Tad Dotwhilier, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
May 23: Ahi (136) Nick Sites, Dan Marcil, Hawaiki
May 23: Ono (45), spearfish (35) Carlton Arai, Capt. Ed Mueller, Ihu Nui II
May 23: Blue marlin (455), ono (37.5 and 38), Terry and Dave Britt, Primo Time
May 23: Ono (49) Kevin and Wang Yamauchi, Pelena
May 23: Spearfish (23 and 24) Justyse Evangelista and Oriaon Linhart, Alton Oye, Lanakai
May 23: Ono (23.5) Hayden Nunes, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights.