Big-Fish List ADVERTISING Big-Fish List 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 2015 in each of 22 categories. They are
Big-Fish List
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 2015 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 2015 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an email (rizzutojim1@gmail.com).
Blue marlin: 1309, Michael Bilich, Capt. Mat Bowman, Northern Lights. Aug 26. (1,368*, Guy Kitaoka, Darrell Omori, Rayna. July 28, *electric reel)
Black marlin: Vacant
Ahi: 233, Ken Smith, Capt. Bobby Cherry. Cherry Pit II, May 1
Bigeye tuna: 189, Meg Stern, Capt. Tracy Epstein, Last Chance. Feb. 19
Striped marlin: (tie), 141.5, Capt. Rocky Guaron, Hooked Up, March 26 and 142, Jody Pintar, Capt Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV. April 8
Spearfish: (tie) 52.9, Floyd Pansano, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike, March 10; and 52.7, Kasey Buising, Capt. Mark Schubert, Captain Jack, March 6
Sailfish: 101, Craig Cugnet, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Mahimahi: 53, Ray Mohammed, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em. March 15
Ono: 58.5, Asa Sugitan, Crazy Ann. Jan. 31
Kaku (barracuda): 49, Ben Bermoro, from shore. Aug. 14
Kahala (amberjack): 44.5, Todd Shiraki, Treeny 2. July 8.
Ulua (giant trevally): 104.5, Adam Hodgson, Kayak. March 31
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 13.5, Bruce Lentz, caught from shore. April 2
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 29, Unknown, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me I. June 2
Broadbill swordfish: 50.5, Tony Clark, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui. June 6
Ahipalaha (albacore): Vacant
Kawakawa: 17.5, Todd Shiraki, Treeny 2, June 20.
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 21, Adam Hodgson, kayak. May 28
Opakapaka (pink snapper): Vacant
Onaga (ulaula koaie): Vacant
Uku (gray snapper): 16, Todd Shiraki, Treeny 2, June 20.
Oio (bonefish): O`io (bonefish), 5.4, James Cintas (6 years old), Shoreline
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
Blue marlin (1309) Michael Bilich, Capt. Mat Bowman, Northern Lights
Tag and release
August 23: Blue marlin (185) Jack Licher, Capt. Paul Cantor, Silver Star
August 23: Blue marlin (150) Jada Holt, Capt. Chip Van Mols, Luna
August 23: Blue marlin (175) Mike Jacobsen, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
August 23: Blue marlin (350) Gene Erzinger, Capt. Andrew Peterson, High Noon
August 23: Blue marlin (200) Mike Kehoe, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
August 23: Blue marlin (175) Mike Shimamoto, Capt. Carlton Taniyama, Five Star
August 24: Blue marlin (180) Charles Armistead, (450) Nancy Armistead, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
August 25: Blue marlin (175) Jeff Hardie, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
August 26: Blue marlin (150) Casey Singleton, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
August 26: Blue marlin (175) Stretch Fogarty, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
August 26: Blue marlin (150) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
August 27: Blue marlin (500) Bob Shanahan, (200) Kyle Smith, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
August 27: Blue marlin (170) Pat Tooley, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
August 28: Blue marlin (200) Brian Hodgens, Capt. Chris Cawthorn, Ohana
August 28: Blue marlin (150) Ray Chakti, (150) Ana Chakti, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
August 28: Blue marlin (750) Pat Brian, Capt. Mike Holtz, Lady
August 28: Blue marlin (170) TJ Rosengarth, (150) Grady Mulbery, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
August 29: Blue marlin (200) John Glen, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
August 29: Blue marlin (200) Coi Erdmann, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
August 29: Spearfish (30) Jill Caitlin, Capt. Neil Isaacs, Anxious
Notable catches
None reported
