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 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 email (rizzuto@aloha.net).
Blue marlin: 1,211, Robert Steffens, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit, March 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 Sampson, Capt. Dave Unger, Nasty Habit, April 20
Sailfish: 105.5, Peter Blake, TLC 2, Jan. 25
Mahimahi: 56.5, Mike Accattato, Capt. Sam Choy, Monkey Biz II, June 20
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, 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: 160, Michelle Amador, Capt. Mitch Latoff, Salty Dog, July 19
Ahipalaha (albacore): 53.5, Alex Becker, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila. Aug. 18
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): 16.5, Charlie Bowman, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender, May 4
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
Sept. 25: Blue marlin (531) Bob Gies, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
TAG AND RELEASE
Sept. 21: Blue marlin (175) Chris Jones, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 22: Blue marlin (150) Tina Forslun, (250) Annelise Chemello, (500) Jason Chemello, Capt. Sam Choy, Foxy Lady
Sept. 22: Blue marlin (325) Northrop Kirk, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
Sept. 23: Blue marlin (160) Corey Schutz, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 23: Blue marlin (300 and 500) Scott Gruwell, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 23: Blue marlin (350) Unknown, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Sept. 24: Blue marlin (600) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 24: Blue marlin (125) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 24: Blue marlin (200) Unknown, Capt. Jeff Metzler, Anxious
Sept. 26: Spearfish (35 and 35) Robert Anthony, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 27: Blue marlin (225) Erik Kelman, Capt. Chris Cawthon, Ohana
Sept. 27: Blue marlin (150) Shawna Haynes, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 27: Blue marlin (300) Herman Hogue, Capt. Sam Choy, High Flier
NOTABLE CATCHES
Sept. 21: Blue marlin (458.5) Bruce Webber, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid
Sept. 21: Blue marlin (281.5) Bob Brinkerhoff, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III
Sept. 24: Blue marlin (320.5) Aldo Lapointe, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Sept. 27: Ahi (150) Mike Dickson, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 27: Ono (20) Unknown, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II