Big-Fish List
The 2016 list recognizes the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except for opakapaka and onaga, which hand line catches are accepted) in West Hawaii waters in each of 22 categories. In each catagory, fish are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Monday throughout the year (copyright 2016 by Jim Rizzuto). If a selection has been overlooked, call 885-4208 or send an e-mail to rizzutojim1@gmail.com.
Blue marlin: 625, Sunny Water & Marc Hembrough, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl. Jan 3.
Black marlin: vacant
Ahi: 227, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan 6.
Big eye tuna: 173, Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II. Jan. 11.
Striped marlin: 121, Barrett Reek, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, Jan 9.
Spearfish: 50, Ret Topping, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky, Jan 14
Sailfish: vacant
Mahimahi: 36, Larry Peardon, El Jobean, Jan 8.
Ono: 37.2, Daryll Dressler, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot. Dec. 14.
Kaku (barracuda): vacant
Kahala: vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): vacant
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): vacant
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: vacant
Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): vacant
O`io (bonefish): vacant
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
None weighed
Releases
Jan. 10: Striped marlin (75) Kim Wildes, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Jan. 12: Blue marlin (70) Luke Allerd, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights
Jan. 13: Striped marlin (85) Justin Morris, spearfish (35) Mark Barry, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Jan. 14: Blue marlin (65) Lyle Yeo, (175) Colton Yeo, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Jan. 14: Blue marlin (300) Bruce Bloomenthal, (350) Michael Alabon, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jan. 14: Blue marlin (350) Gary Wildes, (150) Kim Wildes, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Jan. 15: Blue marlin (150) John Walsh, (110) Tom Walsh, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Jan. 15: Blue marlin (210) Kristin Wilson, striped marlin (40) Roy Wilson, spearfish (30) John Wilson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Notables
Jan. 11: Big eye tuna (173) Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II
Jan. 13: Ulua (88.2) Kiley Umeda, Speared
Jan. 14: Ono (37.2) Daryll Dressler, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 14: Spearfish (50) Ret Topping, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jan. 14: Spearfish (43.6) Gary Carter, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit (caught on 8-lb class line for potential world record)
Jan. 16: Striped marlin (117) David Meema, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo