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 category, 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: 802, Lou Groebner, Capt. Rocky Gauron, Go Get Em. Mar. 1.
Black marlin: 160.5, Jim Ives, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Mar. 30
Ahi: 227, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan 6.
Big eye tuna: 173, Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II. Jan. 11.
Striped marlin: 136.5, Mitchell Romero, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 22.
Spearfish: 54, Nick Humpries, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, Feb. 26
Sailfish: 91, Mike Foster, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Mar. 24.
Mahimahi: 53, Nainoa Murtagh, Aulani. Feb. 10.
Ono: 62, Charlie Ford, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. March 18.
Kaku (barracuda): vacant
Kahala: 70, Jessica Yell, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan 22
Ulua (giant trevally): 74, Bochan Johnson, from shore. Apr 3
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 26, Randolph Fort, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii. March 7.
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: 18, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Apr. 2 Hanamana. March 3
Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 9.5. Butch Chee, Sueto Matsumoto, Sandee. March 12.
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): 19.5, Greg Hong, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. Feb 25.
Uku (gray snapper): 17.5, Devin Hallingstad, kayak. Mar. 24.
O`io (bonefish): vacant
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
None weighed
Releases
April 4: Blue marlin (210) John Cole, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
April 8: Blue marlin (125) Alex Keith, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
April 8: Striped marlin (100) David Garirtod, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
April 9: Blue marlin (200) Michelle Bernardo, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
April 9: Blue marlin (125) David Hinderager, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Notables
April 3: Ulua (74) Bochan Johnson, from shore.
April 3: Ono (40.5) Carolina Felicia, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
April 6: Mahimahi (10 fish to 25 pounds), Jan Harris, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II