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Big-Fish List

Big-Fish List

The 2016 list recognizes the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except for opakapaka and onaga, which hand line catches are accepted) in West Hawaii waters in each of 22 categories. In each catagory, fish are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Monday throughout the year (copyright 2016 by Jim Rizzuto). If a selection has been overlooked, call 885-4208 or send an e-mail to rizzutojim1@gmail.com.

Blue marlin: 625, Sunny Water & Marc Hembrough, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl. Jan 3.

Black marlin: vacant

Ahi: 227, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan 6.

Big eye tuna: 173, Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II. Jan. 11.

Striped marlin: 121, Barrett Reek, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, Jan 9.

Spearfish: 50, Ret Topping, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky, Jan 14

Sailfish: vacant

Mahimahi: 36, Larry Peardon, El Jobean, Jan 8.

Ono: 37.2, Daryll Dressler, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot. Dec. 14.

Kaku (barracuda): vacant

Kahala: vacant

Ulua (giant trevally): vacant

Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant

Otaru (skipjack tuna): vacant

Broadbill swordfish: vacant

Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant

Kawakawa: vacant

Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant

Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant

Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): vacant

Uku (gray snapper): vacant

O`io (bonefish): vacant

Beasts of the week

Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more

None weighed

Releases

Jan. 10: Striped marlin (75) Kim Wildes, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

Jan. 12: Blue marlin (70) Luke Allerd, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

Jan. 13: Striped marlin (85) Justin Morris, spearfish (35) Mark Barry, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape

Jan. 14: Blue marlin (65) Lyle Yeo, (175) Colton Yeo, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick

Jan. 14: Blue marlin (300) Bruce Bloomenthal, (350) Michael Alabon, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier

Jan. 14: Blue marlin (350) Gary Wildes, (150) Kim Wildes, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

Jan. 15: Blue marlin (150) John Walsh, (110) Tom Walsh, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker

Jan. 15: Blue marlin (210) Kristin Wilson, striped marlin (40) Roy Wilson, spearfish (30) John Wilson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape

Notables

Jan. 11: Big eye tuna (173) Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II

Jan. 13: Ulua (88.2) Kiley Umeda, Speared

Jan. 14: Ono (37.2) Daryll Dressler, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot

Jan. 14: Spearfish (50) Ret Topping, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky

Jan. 14: Spearfish (43.6) Gary Carter, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit (caught on 8-lb class line for potential world record)

Jan. 16: Striped marlin (117) David Meema, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo