Big-Fish List
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
None weighted
Tag and release
Aug. 30: Blue marlin (450) Ed Brockmeyer, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Aug. 31: Blue marlin (125) Pat Brian, Capt. Mike Holtz, Jun Ken Po
Sept. 1: Blue marlin (150) Charles Uhl, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Sept. 2: Blue marlin (250) Eric Matsumoto, Capt. Al Gusvason, Topshape.
Sept. 2: Blue marlin (175) Carolyn Springer, Capt. Chuck Wilson, Fire Hatt
Sept. 2: Blue marlin (150) Rhett Tucker, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 2: Blue marlin (150) Erin Ellis, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 3: Blue marlin (175 and 200) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 3: Blue marlin (100) Jared Senecal, Capt. Chris Hudson, Camelot
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (120, 240, and 260) Lawrence Beals, Capt. Rubin Rubio, Sundowner
Sept. 5: Blue marlin (150) Brett Johns, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Notable catches
Sept. 4: Sailfish (55.5) George Bonne, Kayak