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: 245, Phil Tracey, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Nov. 21
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
Nov. 19: Blue marlin (1041.5) Jen Brooks, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Lana Kila
Nov. 21: Blue marlin (800) Glen Scott, Capt. Brad Demasco, Bite Me IV
Tag and release
Nov. 16: Blue marlin (110) Sarah, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Nov. 16: Blue marlin (375) Pacific Blue Minthorne, Capt. Kevin Hibbard, Jr’s Hooker
Nov. 17: Blue marlin (450) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Nov. 18: Blue marlin (225) Deanne Souter, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Nov. 19: Blue marlin (300) Gamios Tarbill, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept
Nov. 20: Blue marlin (400) Dave Merges, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Nov. 22: Blue marlin (600) Lindsey Roche, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Notable catches
Nov. 16: Blue marlin (262.5) Phil Arndt, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 16: Mahimahi (33.5) Journey Bolton, Capt. Matt Bolton, Kahele
Nov. 17: Blue marlin (270) Douglas Perfetto, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
Nov. 18: Blue marlin (260.5) Russ Nitta, Capt. Dave Bertuleit, Kona Seafari
Nov. 19: Blue marlin (433) Crew/Grandefeld, Capt. Zach Gibson, Ho’okele
Nov. 19: Blue marlin (439) Jeff Johnson, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II
Nov. 19: Blue marlin (304) Armando Marquez, Capt. Randy Llanes, Sundowner
Nov. 20: Mahimahi (15 and 20) Jennifer Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Nov. 21: Ahi (245) Phil Tracey, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Nov. 22: Blue marlin (400) Bill Woitel, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Nov. 22: Blue marlin (211) Larry Ruyf, Capt. Mark Andrews, Donna Mae