Big Fish List | 6-10-14

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The 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 2014 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat, and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2014 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an e-mail (rizzutojim1@gmail.com).

The 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 2014 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat, and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2014 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an e-mail (rizzutojim1@gmail.com).

Blue marlin: 1,211, Robert Steffens, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit. Mar. 27

Black marlin: 212, Devin Hallingstad, Kayak. April 27.

Ahi: 227.5, Kim Gardner, Capt. Ruben Rubio, Vixen. May 15.

Bigeye tuna: 108, Matthew Bolton, Kehele. Jan 16.

Striped marlin: 114.5, John Dieckman, Capt. Tobin Hudgins, Silky.April 16

Spearfish: 49.5, Gwen Stutheit, Capt. Don Stutheit, Kona Spirit. Feb. 26 and 50, Jack Samson, Capt. Dave Unger, Nasty Habit. April 20.

Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2. Jan. 25

Mahimahi: 47, Doug Olson, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Jan. 26.

Ono: 75, Keith Olson, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Vixen. Feb 13.

Kaku (barracuda): 51, Kevin Shiraki, Grady-White. May 6.

Kahala (amberjack): 56, Ryan Cintick, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. May 16

Ulua (giant trevally): 100.5 (Tie), Mitchell Izuno, Shoreline. Jan. 19, and Michael Ragas, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. April 18.

Omilu (bluefin trevally): 14.6, Bruce Lentz, Shoreline. April 16.

Otaru (skipjack tuna): 28, Betsy Wheeller, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I Feb. 28.

Broadbill swordfish: vacant

Ahipalaha (albacore): 36, Duncan Severance, Capt. Robert Beach, Reel Screamer. May 30.

Kawakawa: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10.

Kamanu (rainbow runner): 28.5, Lokahi and Kalani Aipia, Small Kine. May 22.

Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant

Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant

Uku (gray snapper): 31, Victor Haanio, kayak, May 6

Oio (bonefish): 10, Brandon Lopes, Shoreline. Feb 16.

BEASTS OF THE WEEK

Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more

June 1: Blue marlin (502.5) Robert Clements, Capt. Robert Clements, Blurelle

June 6: Blue marlin (503.5) Donald Decolt, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue

June 7: Blue marlin (675) June Boucher, Capt. Billy Ross, Malia Anne

TAG AND RELEASE

June 1: Blue marlin (140 and 800) Millers, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

June 1: Blue marlin (150, 175, and 200) Kaniala Guieb, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven

June 1: Blue marlin (150) Bill DeGraw, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit

June 2: Blue marlin (150 and 250) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

June 2: Blue marlin (200) Glen Olsted, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika

June 2: Blue marlin (220) Nicholas Corbat, Capt. Bill Casey, Pacific Blue

June 2: Blue marlin (350) Bill DeGraw, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit

June 2: Blue marlin (200) Chris Bays, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven

June 3: Blue marlin (350) Hank Kochan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

June 3:; Blue marlin (125) Corky Allen, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue

June 4: Blue marlin (130 and 160) Denny/Alex Brendenberger, Capt. Trevor Child, High Noon

June 4: Blue marlin (200) CJ Berg, Capt. Brad Demasco, Bite Me 5

June 4: Spearfish (25) James Myndn, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani

June 4: Blue marlin (150 and 175) Tom Thompson, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier

June 4: Blue marlin (850) Cindy and Matt Price, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II

June 4: Blue marlin (200) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

June 4: Blue marlin (150) Fran, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape

June 5: Blue marlin (150) Justin Cock, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani

June 5: Blue marlin (150) TC, Capt. John Gross, Hanapa’a

June 5: Blue marlin (175 and 200) Unknown, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II

June 5: Blue marlin(175) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

June 5: Blue marlin (275) Jerry Kelsch, Capt. Chuck Haupert, Catchem

June 5: Blue marlin (200) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

June 5: Blue marlin (200) Mark Tideman, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

June 6: Blue marlin (200) Gary Hunziker, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner

June 6: Blue marlin (300), spearfish (25) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

June 6: Blue marlin (150 and 175) Jinx/Hank Kochan, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

June 6: Blue marlin (185), spearfish (40) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

June 7: Blue marlin (250) Molly Palmer, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious

June 7: Blue marlin (225) Brian Davis, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii

June 7: Blue marlin (300) Jeff Gerton, Capt. Chris Bays, Raven

NOTABLE

June 1: Ahi (152.5) Joseph Best, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III

June 1: Blue marlin (176.5 and 205) Rolf Keusen, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner

June 1: Blue marlin (297.5) Richard/Peter and James Mueting, Lectro West

June 1: Blue Marlin (115 and 173.5) David Magallanes and Shardae Carvalho, Kona Pearl II

June 2: Ahi (108 and 142) Josh Bunch, Hoku Loa

June 2: Mahimahi (5 fish to 21 pounds) Spencer Mabley, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III

June 2: Blue marlin (190) David Neil, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner

June 2: Blue marlin (146.5) Steve Wozniak, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike

June 2: Spearfish (29 and 43) Kenneth Gan/Tan Francis, Capt. James Bach, Fish Wish

June 2: Blue marlin (165) Jennifer Schlak, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lanakila

June 3: Blue marlin (124) Andrew Doyle, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid

June 3: Ahi (175.5) Justin Crouse, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier

June 3: Blue marlin (181) Jan Brinkman, Capt. Brian Cohen, Sea Dancer

June 3: Ahi (165) Bob/Kelly, and Nick Miraglia, Kona Fever

June 4: Blue marlin (143.5) Aaron Shoopak, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III

June 4: Ahi (169.5) Harley Lang, Capt. Tony Clark, Pamela

June 4: Ahi (103, 154 and 160) Peter Matravers, Capt. Russ NItta, Lepika

June 5: Blue marlin (153) Logan Hager, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai

June 5: Spearfish (35) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

June 5: Blue marlin (136 and 157.5) Michael Matsumoto, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup

June 5: Ahi (132) Jackie Brown/Therese Graf and David Nahuina, Keiki Auana

June 6: Ahi (176) Cameron O’Halloran, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit

June 6: Blue marlin (274) Gary Hunziker, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner

June 6: Blue marlin (150.5) Randy Erwin, Capt. Sean Kelly, Caristina

June 6: Moana Kali (4) Kawika Reid, Speared

June 6: Ahi (159 and 176) Jack Duvall, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

June 7: Blue marlin (249.5) Bill and James Mueting, Lectro West

June 7: Ahi (152) Keoni Deguain and Ted Toriano, Sheri Lynn

June 7: Ono (37.5) Clint Lewi, Waleakai

June 7: Blue marlin (128 and 207) Billy LaRochelle, Andrew Miller, Milla Time

June 7: Blue marlin (157) Mike Matsumoto, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup

June 7: Blue marlin (367) Charles Clark, Kalaka

June 7: Ono (43) Rogue, Givem 1

June 7: Blue marlin (146) Greg Bennett, Archie Cox, Theresa C