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: 865, Louis Paulo and Kalamaokalani Kelekolio-Crivello, Anela Okaikea. Apr 20
Black marlin: 310, Tim Flint, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup, June 21
Ahi: 233, David Diaz, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II, June 5
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): 49.5, Koi Lorance and Tyson Fukuyama, Miki. May 7
Kahala: 70, Jessica Yell, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan 22
Ulua (giant trevally): 74, Bochan Johnson, from shore. Apr 3
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 18.5, Mikey McCrum, Shoreline. May 13
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 28.5, Ray Mohammed, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Broadbill swordfish: 214, Josh and Duane Bunch, Koinonia. May 28
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: 23, Tom Schachet, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. July 1
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 12.5. Tom Britton, kayak. Apr. 13
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
BEAST OF THE WEEK
(marlin weighing 500 pounds or more)
July 10: Blue marlin (696) Henry O’Connell, Capt/ Bryan Toney, Marlin Magic
See also: 800 pound blue on release list
NOTABLE
July 10: Ahi (211.5) Bruce Evans, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
July 10: Aku (25) Simon Barrera, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 12: Ono (43) Burton Bullard, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
BOATED
July 10: Ahi (125) Dana and Shane Perez, Mizz Dana
July 10: Ahi (184) Guy Hickman, Mike Oshiro, Krista O
July 10: Spearfish (35) Brad Colson, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 10: Ahi (100) Unknown, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 10: Ahi (149.5) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
July 11: Ahi (137.5) Brandon Shimahara, Rolan, Ewalu
July 11: Ahi (196.5) Lance and Weston, Makoa
July 13: Blue marlin (186.5) Jim Scott, (89) and ono (35) Robert Scott, Capt. Jeff Heintz Linda Sue IV
July 13: Ahi (197.5) Ashlee Olsem/Morgan Olsem/Jeff Tannenbaum, Capt. Kent Mongreig Sea Wife II
July 13: Ono (23) Lucas McDonough, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
July 13: Ahi (187) Marques Hicks, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
July 14: Ahi (209) Daniel Chun , speared
July 14: Blue marlin (84) Jett Baldwin, Capt.Kai Hoover, Waiopai
July 14: Ahi (151) Devin Hallingstad, kayak
July 14: Ono (34, Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 14: Ono (8 fish to 30 pounds), Unknown, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 14: Ono (18) Peter Fries, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
July 14: Blue marlin (88.5) Martin Crawford, (167) Adriane Crawford , ahi (180.5) Ralph Hensley, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
July 14: Ulua (72.5), ono (three to 35 pounds) Laurel David, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
July 14: Blue marlin (118 and 156) Nick Morita, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
July 14: Ahi (120) Derrick Weaver, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
July 15: Blue marlin (150) Tarver, (165) Ranko, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo
July 16: Ahi (152) Mike Shimamoto, Capt. Carlton Taniyama, Five Star
July 16: Blue marlin (171.5) Ben Munoz, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
July 16: Ahi (207) Aiko/Ikaika, Jon Gendreau, Lunch Box
July 16: Blue marlin (95.5) Marla Fergersen, Capt. Keoni Llanes, Holiday
RELEASES
July 10: Blue marlin (150) Kurt McKnight, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
July 10: Blue marlin (160) Randy Wein, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
July 10: Blue marlin (130) Kalina Unger, Capt. Keoni Llanes, Goin Deep
July 10: Blue marlin (200) John Bare, Capt. Jeff Kahl, Piper
July 10: Blue marlin (200 and 120), Mark Stanley, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
July 10: Blue marlin (110) Chip Collins, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 10: Blue marlin (90 and 110), spearfish (30), Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren Raptor
July 10: Blue marlin (150) Johnny Basmadjien, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 13: Blue marlin (120 and 160) Jose Rosales, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 13: Blue marlin (250 and 150) Robby Robertson, Capt.Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II
July 13: Blue marlin (150) Ty Brockway, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
July 13: Blue marlin (150) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 14: Blue marlin (400) Dae-IL Willis, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
July 14: Blue marlin (180) Matt Clawson, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 14: Blue marlin (180) Jennifer Davis, (180) Julie King, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 14: Blue marlin (200) Katie Fries, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
July 14: Blue marlin (800) Melissa Fair/Tobin Hudgins, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
July 15: Blue marlin (180) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
July 15: Blue marlin (175 and 175) Mike Kehoe, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 15: Blue marlin (200) Sean Weaver, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 15: Blue marlin (375) Dave Ralston, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
July 16: Blue marlin (160) Mike Shimamoto, Capt. Carlton Taniyama, Five Star
July 16: Blue marlin (175) Larry Peardon, El Jobean