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: 224, Matthew Bolton, Kahele, June 14
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 17: Blue marlin (513) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
NOTABLE
July 17: Ulua (68.5) Jared Willeford, kayak
July 19: Ahi (190) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
BOATED
July 17: Ono (37 and 40), Larry, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando
July 17: Ono (40), ahi (140) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 18: Blue marlin (142) Brenna Keller, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 18: Spearfish (35) Craig Carter, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
July 19: Ono (16) Kelly Fleux, aku (10.5) Tyler Fleux, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 19: Blue marlin (201) Keita Sakamoto, Fujitani, Pacific Queen
July 19: Ahi (120) Jake Mohr, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 20: Ahi (90) Jeff Heintz Jr. , Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
July 20: Blue marlin (491.5) Mathew Jones, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
July 20: Ahi (183) Dante Daniells, blue marlin (128) Madison, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
July 20: Blue marlin (170) Keita Sakamoto, Fujitani, Pacific Queen
July 20: Spearfish (25) Cliff Selwood, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 20: Blue marlin (118) Mary Colleman, Capt. Andrew, Bite Me 4
July 21: Ahi (135.5) Lawrence Labounty, Alan Heap, Ikaika
July 21: Blue marlin (120) Bennett Artman, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
July 22: Ahi (131) Kekoa, Byrd, Unko Byrd
July 22: Blue marlin (305) Lucas/Tristan, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando
July 22: Ahi (101.5) Elijah and Chip, Mama Jo
July 22: Ahi (86.5) Sean Hendricks, Capt. Ryan Lutes, Tropical Sun
July 22: Ono (4 fish from 20 to 30) Kaili Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
RELEASES
July 17: Blue marlin (150) Teddy Hoogs, Capt. Rob Ellyn, Lightspeed
July 17: Blue marlin (125) Larry Peardon, Capt. Robby Brown, El Jobean
July 17: Blue marlin (150) Sean Weaver, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 17: Blue marlin (170) Mark Heintz, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
July 17: Blue marlin (225) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 17: Blue marlin (300 and 200) Nic Munaretto, (200) Evan Munaretto, Capt. Kent Mongreig Sea Wife II
July 17: Blue marlin (175) Tony Bender, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
July 18: Blue marlin (125 and 150) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 18: Blue marlin (325) Byran Bernard, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 18: Blue marlin (150) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 18: Blue marlin (100) Debbi David, Capt. Oskie Rice, Northern Lights
July 18: Black marlin (400) Edward Ngyuen, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
July 19: Blue marlin (100) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 19: Blue marlin (150 and 250) Tony Layrock, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
July 20: Blue marlin (650) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 20: Blue marlin (300) Jee Han Young, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
July 20: Blue marlin (125) Natile Coker, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
July 20: Spearfish (20) Skylar Buehler , Capt. Kent Mongreig , Sea Wife II
July 21: Blue marlin (150) Sue Layrock, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
July 21: Blue marlin (200) Grace Rothman, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
July 21: Blue marlin (200) Alex Wen, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
July 21: Blue marlin (80) Bell James, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 21: Blue marlin (200) Martha Shimek, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 22: Blue marlin (200) Edward Wen, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
July 22: Blue marlin (110) Stone Mitchell, (170) Penelope Mitchell, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
July 22: Blue marlin (175), spearfish (30) Travis Brown, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 22: Blue marlin (200) Martha Shimek, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 22: Blue marlin (200) Dennis Rhoades, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika