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: 898, Carol Lynne, Capt. Marlin Parker. Nov. 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: 95.5, Josh Fulton, Kayak, Nov 13
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): 18. Don Ferreira, Tyson Fukuyama, Miki Nov. 14
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 11.5. Dustin Clark, Ilander, Nov 13
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)
Dec 2: Blue marlin (600R) Brad Packings, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Ez Pickens
Released
Nov 27: Blue marlin (250) Dick Heitzman, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Dec 1: Blue marlin (150) Carol Allen, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Dec 1: Blue marlin (200 and 175) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
Boated
Nov 27: Blue marlin (165.5) Ricky George, Blake McCormick, Lucky Seven
Nov 27: Rainbow Runner (10.5) Matt, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
Nov 28: Mahimahi (32) Kristi Patrick, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Nov 28: Mahimahi (15 and 18) Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Nov 28: Mahimahi (three fish 20 to 28) KC Delle, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Nov 29: Mahimahi (10) Ricardo Martinez, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Nov 30: Mahimahi (three fish,12 to 15) Carol Allen, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Nov 30: Mahimahi (11) Devin Boyd, (12) Andy Boyd, Capt. Kent Mongrieg, Seawife II
Nov 30: Blue marlin (118) Laura Miller, Tom Stephenson, Teresa
Nov 30: Mahimahi (18 and 18) Capt. Francis O’Brien, Freedom
Dec 2: Blue marlin (167) Dick Pearsen, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Dec 2: Striped marlin (80) Josh Williams, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Dec 2: Mahimahi (16) Vicki Pickings, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Ez Pickens
Dec 3: Blue marlin (353.5) Chris Choy, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier