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)
Aug 26: Blue marlin (701) Tyler Hams, Ai’ia
NOTABLE
Aug 26: Ahi (197), Sueto Matsumura, Sandee
TAGGED
Aug 21: Blue marlin (200) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Aug 21: Blue marlin (150) Jeff Husketh, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Aug 21: Blue marlin (140 and 160) Leo Suszko, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana
Aug 22: Blue marlin (150) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Aug 22: Blue marlin (250) Unknown, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando
Aug 22: Blue marlin (200) Vlad Brynikhin, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Aug 22: Spearfish (35) Will Mackenzie, Capt. Al Gustawson, Topshape
Aug 23: Blue marlin (150) Will, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
Aug 23: Blue marlin (150) Jessica Phitts, Capt. (220) Shannon Phitts, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Aug 23: Blue marlin (150) Jada Brown, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Aug 23: Blue marlin (110) Michael Kirby, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Aug 23: Blue marlin (175) Ryan Turton, Capt. Al Gustavson, TopShape
Aug 23: Blue marlin (150 and 300) Taylor Robinson, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Aug 24: Blue marlin (102) Jim Griffith, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me
Aug 24: Blue marlin (150 and 150) Unknown, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Aug 24: Blue marlin (250) David Oryall, Capt. Mcgrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Aug 24: Blue marlin (140) Dale Morman, Capt. Mcgrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Aug 25: Blue marlin (160) Max Sehwenne, Capt. Mcgrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Aug 25: Spearfish (40) Rudy Wankaw, Capt. Ruben Rubio, Sundowner
Aug 25: Blue marlin (150) Rich Hills, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Aug 25: Blue marlin (150) Mike Robinson, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Aug 25: Blue marlin (150) Britt Broadhurst. Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Aug 26: Blue marlin (175) Jon Houde, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Aug 26: Blue marlin (150 and 180) Travis Yearly, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Aug 26: Blue marlin (150) Rudy Wankow, Capt. Ruben Rubio, Sundowner
Aug 27: Blue marlin (125) Jacke Kramer, (175) Ian Kramer, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Aug 27: Blue marlin (200) Trevor Thompson, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii