Big Fish List | 10-14-14

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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 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: 587, Jeff Zager and Trevor Pasley, Lehua, Oct 4

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

Oct. 6: Blue marlin (548.5) Bryan Barnsley, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

Oct. 7: Blue marlin (514.5) Kalani and Archie Cox, Theresa C

Oct. 8: Blue marlin (546) Patrick Mullen, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

Oct. 8: Blue marlin (656) David Scott, Capt. Rich Youngs, A’u Struck

Oct. 9: Blue marlin (583) Stretch Fogarty, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance

Oct. 11: Blue marlin (575) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

TAG AND RELEASE

Oct. 5: Blue marlin (125) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

Oct. 7: Blue marlin (180) Einor Mezich, Capt. Chuck Wilson, (625) Kristina Boyer, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

Oct. 7: Blue marlin (245) Gavin Olmstead, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot

Oct. 7: Blue marlin (775) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

Oct. 9: Blue marlin (200) Unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept

Oct. 9: Blue marlin (300) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

Oct. 9: Blue marlin (650) Bryan Barnsley, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

NOTABLE CATCHES

Oct. 5: Blue marlin (244.5) Jim Mudge, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot

Oct. 5: Blue marlin (178) Kent Whitworth, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid

Oct. 5: Mahimahi (29.5 and 33) Clay Folden/Caroline McKinley, Capt. Molly Palmer, Renegade

Oct. 5: Mahimahi (4 fish to 20 pounds) Unknown, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt

Oct. 7: Ahi (122.5) Bob Wilg, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila

Oct. 7: Mahimahi (11/13/14) Adolph Postel, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue III

Oct. 7: Ahi (105) Morris Cagampang, Oh Right

Oct. 7: Mahimahi (9 fish to 18 pounds) Ron Maxwell/Jim Allen, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani

Oct. 7: Mahimahi (14 and 20) Chris Howat, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

Oct. 7: Ahi (120) Unknown, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

Oct. 7: Ahi (173.5) Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II

Oct. 11: Ono (6 fish to 30 pounds), mahimahi (4 fish to 20 pounds) Ed Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui