The Big-Fish List recognizes the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we’ll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2017 in each of 22 categories. Catches are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2017 by Jim Rizzuto).
If a catch has been overlooked, call 885-4208 or email rizzutojim1@gmail.com.
Blue marlin: 771, Brad Pickings, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Ez Pickens. Jan 28
Black marlin: vacant
Ahi: 191, Keri Clavin, Capt. Brad Damasco, Bite Me 6. Jan. 15
Bigeye tuna: 121.5, Kelsey Bestall, Capt. Jah Nogues, High Noon. Jan. 14
Striped marlin: 81, Luke Mcallum, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusion. Jan. 3
Spearfish: 49, Paul Marks, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot. Jan. 14
Sailfish: vacant
Mahimahi: 42, Nick Docken, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl. Jan. 6
Ono: 47, Devin Hallingstad, Kayak. Jan. 10
Kaku (barracuda): 39, Chad Culbertson, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. Jan 23
Kahala: vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): vacant
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 18, Larry Chu, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Seawife II. Jan. 5
Broadbill swordfish: vacant
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: 16.5, Dave Remillad, Miles Nakahara, Pumana II. Jan. 7
Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 14.5, Greg Hong, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. Jan. 12
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): vacant
Uku (gray snapper): 24.5, Brent Masunaga, Holly Ann 3. Jan. 3
O`io (bonefish): vacant
Beasts of the week
Jan. 28: Blue marlin (771) Brad Pickings, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Ez Pickens
Released
Jan. 22: Blue marlin (450) Daniel Solos, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Hooked Up
Jan. 23: Blue marlin (125) Dennis, spearfish (20) Dennis, Capt. Rich Young, Au Struck
Jan. 24: Blue marlin (100) Randy B, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Hooked Up
Jan. 25: Blue marlin (90) Rick Hubbell, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Jan. 27: Blue marlin (150) Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
Jan. 27: Blue marlin (500) Shawn Stevens, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
Jan. 27: Blue marlin (150) Jay Mcmanus, Capt. Al Gustavson, TopShape
Jan. 28: Blue marlin (110) Candy Stewart, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Weighed
Jan. 22: Blue marlin (130) Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 22: Spearfish (25) Dean Gillespie, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, Hooked Up
Jan. 22: Ahi (134) Alissa Rossman, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 4
Jan. 23: Striped marlin (70) Dennis, spearfish (45) Tyler, Capt. Rich Young, Au Struck
Jan. 23: Barracuda (39) Chad Culbertson, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai
Jan. 23: Spearfish (48) Al Laub, Capt. Tony Clark, Ihu Nui II
Jan. 24: Blue marlin (372.5) Robert Webb, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jan. 25: Blue marlin (295) Randy B, Capt. Jah Nogues, High Noon
Jan. 26: Spearfish (26) Holly Profeta, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Jan. 26: Blue marlin (160) Deanna Greenough, Larry Shodin, Pinch Me
Jan. 26: Ahi (135) Greg Bichoff, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit
Jan. 27: Blue marlin (161) Pang Zue, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 4
Jan.. 27: Spearfish (35) Hunter Jaqueas, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui