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): 52.5, Devin Hallingstad, kayak, Aug 13
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): 31, Josh Fulton, kayak. July 31.
O`io (bonefish): vacant
BEAST OF THE WEEK
(marlin weighing 500 pounds or more)
August 15: Blue marlin (549) Bronson Cablay, Kaikane
August 17: Blue marlin (695) Salem Alsabah, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
NOTABLE
August 16: Ahi (121.5) Lee Hequeston, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I
August 17: Blue marlin (476) Olivia Clark, Capt, Tim Hicks, Illusions
August 17: Ahi (127) Matt Billington, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Miss Mojo
August 18: Blue marlin (466) David Magallanes, Kona Pearl II
August 19: Ono (36.5) Steven Kroon, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
August 20: Mahimahi (6 fish to 15 pounds) Scott Kenton, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
TAGGED
August 15: Blue marlin (180) Will Blowers, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
August 15: Blue marlin (125) Brett Williams, (150) Grant Williams, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
August 15: Blue marlin (150) Meredith, Capt. Jeff Kahl, Piper
August 16: Blue marlin (500) Nick DeVito, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
August 16: Blue marlin (220) Jennifer Ahearn, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
August 16: Blue marlin (275) Chris Iseley, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
August 16: Blue marlin (120 and 160) Matt Johnson, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
August 17: Blue marlin (225) Ablat Kabashi, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
August 17: Blue marlin (125) Travers Clark, (350) Matt Clark, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
August 17: Blue marlin (175) Matt Billington, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Miss Mojo
August 17: Blue marlin (175) Eduardo Bigot, spearfish (25) Phillipe Bigot, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
August 17: Blue marlin (150) Alex Uy, Capt. Chip Fischer, Hanamana
August 18: Blue marlin (700) Logan Grubb, Capt. Reuben Rubio, Sundowner
August 18: Blue marlin (150) Will Clayton, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
August 18: Blue marlin (150 and 150) Mark Hewicker, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
August 18: Blue marlin (120 and 175) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
August 19: Blue marlin (200) Pat Brian, Capt. Mike Holtz, Jun Ken Po
August 20: Blue marlin (150 and 200) Pat Brian, Capt. Mike Holtz, Jun Ken Po
August 20: Blue marlin (150, 175, and 200) Thierry Leveque, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii