In Jim’s memory, here is the Big-Fish List, recognizing 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. Copyright 2017 by Jim Rizzuto
Blue Marlin: 925, Guy Terwilliger, Capt. Cindy Cary, Cindy Lu. April 2
Black Marlin: 357, Todd Nakatani, Keola Toriano, Breezin. April 6
• Ahi: 253, Todd Nakalani, Capt. Keola Toriano, Breezin. June 18
•Bigeye tuna: 223.5, Marcus Aldridge, Capt. Paul Cantor, SIlver Star. July 2
Striped Marlin: 132, Cynthia Johnson, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai, May 11
Spearfish: 56, Mac Jorgensen , Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl. March 13
Sailfish: 93, Justin Kaber, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, March 25
Mahimahi: 46.5, Brita Campbell, Capt. Bob Beach, Reel Screamer. March 2
Ono: 75.5, Jason Wong, Donny Kobayashi, No Name. March 22
Kaku (barracuda): 39, Chad Culbertson, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. Jan. 23
Kahala: vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): 66, Isaiah Hauanio, shoreline. May 13
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): Otaru (skipjack tuna), 27, Tyson Fukuyama, Miki. May 28
• Broadbill swordfish: 332, Bronson Cablay, Capt. Bronson Cablay, Kaikane. June 18
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
• Aku: 23.5, Brandon Sorter, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II. June 18
Kawakawa: 22.5, Britt McCurdy, Capt. Sean Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 20.5, Britt McCurdy, Capt. Sean Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 14.5, Greg Hong, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. Jan. 12
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): 21, Greg Hong and Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. March 6
Uku (gray snapper): 37.8, Billy Wakefield, Kiakahi. April 4
O`io (bonefish): 10.5, Hansen Gardling, shoreline. March 30
• = New addition
Beasts of the week
July 3: Blue Marlin (568.5) Isabelle Depa, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I
July 5; Blue Marlin (584) Manao Alu, Capt. Nainoa Murtagh, Au Lani
July 6: Blue Marlin (731.5) Robert Rosado, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
tag & release
July 2: Blue Marlin (125) Matteo Lasorsa, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 3: Blue Marlin (150) Mike Stewart, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 3: Blue Marlin (175) Craig Lindner, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana
July 4: Blue Marlin (175) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 4: Spearfish (40) Corey Elzner, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 4: Blue Marlin (250) Sean Weaver, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 5: Blue Marlin (400) Dave Le, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 5: Blue Marlin (120) Corey Elzner, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 5: Spearfish (30) Corey Elzner, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 5: Blue Marlin (125) Mark Stanley, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
July 5: Blue Marlin (150) Unknown, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
July 5: Blue Marlin (80) Unknown, Capt. Oskie Rice, Nasty Habit
July 5: Blue Marlin (130) Sergey, Capt. Reuben Rubio, Sundowner
July 5: Blue Marlin (250) Unknown, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
July 6: Blue Marlin (200) Russ Nitta, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance
July 6: Blue Marlin (165) Matt Adams, Capt.Mike Derego, Maggie Joe
July 6: Blue Marlin (175) Mike Stewart, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 6: Blue Marlin (125/350) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 6: Blue Marlin (175) Keith Chapman, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 7: Blue Marlin (150) Dacid Andersen, Cpat. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 7: Blue Marlin (150) Roger Sells, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, EZ Pickens
July 7: Blue Marlin (140) Bart Colsen, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 7: Blue Marlin (80) Mark Stanley, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
July 7: Blue Marlin (150) Allen Stuart, Capt. Shane O’Brien, Strong Persuader
July 7: Blue Marlin (150) Bonnie Lee Walker, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 7: Blue Marlin (175/200) Lance Fudiker, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 8: Blue Marlin (150) Richard Shedore, Capt. Scott Fuller, Jr’s Hooker
July 8: Blue Marlin (150) Craig Lindner, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana
July 8; Blue Marlin (150) Rick Chapanot, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
July 8: Blue Marlin (100) Clay Lawrence, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
July 8: Blue Marlin (175) Suzanne Gustavson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Notable
July 2: Blue Marlin (422.5) Rick Shedore, Capt. Scott Fuller, Jr’s Hooker
July 2: Big Eye (223.5) Marcus Aldridge, Capt. Paul Cantor, SIlver Star
July 4: Blue Marlin (423.5) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
July 8: Ahi (198) Logan Achay, Capt. Logan Achay, Kai Olu
July 8: Ahi (204.5) Edgar Artecona, Capt. Oskie Rice, Nasty Habit