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 category, 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.
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 category, 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: 865, Louis Paulo and Kalamaokalani Kelekolio-Crivello, Anela Okaikea. Apr 20
Black marlin: 310, Tim Flint, Capt. Butch Chee, Duck Soup, June 21
Ahi: 233, David Diaz, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II, June 5
Big eye tuna: 173, Dave Remillard, Miles Nakahara, Puamana II. Jan. 11
Striped marlin: 136.5, Mitchell Romero, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 22
Spearfish: 54, Nick Humpries, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, Feb. 26
Sailfish: 91, Mike Foster, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Mar. 24
Mahimahi: 53, Nainoa Murtagh, Aulani. Feb. 10
Ono: 62, Charlie Ford, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. March 18
Kaku (barracuda): 49.5, Koi Lorance and Tyson Fukuyama, Miki. May 7
Kahala: 70, Jessica Yell, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. Jan 22
Ulua (giant trevally): 74, Bochan Johnson, from shore. Apr 3
Omilu (bluefin trevally): 18.5, Mikey McCrum, Shoreline. May 13
Otaru (skipjack tuna): 28.5, Ray Mohammed, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Broadbill swordfish: 214, Josh and Duane Bunch, Koinonia. May 28
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Kawakawa: 23, Tom Schachet, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner. July 1
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 12.5. Tom Britton, kayak. Apr. 13
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 9.5. Butch Chee, Sueto Matsumoto, Sandee. March 12
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): 19.5, Greg Hong, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. Feb 25
Uku (gray snapper): 17.5, Devin Hallingstad, kayak. Mar. 24.
O`io (bonefish): vacant
Beasts of the week
Marlin weighing 500 pounds or more
Jul 5: Blue marlin (643) Gabriella Yuschenkoff, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Jul 7: Blue marlin (503) Dustin Clark, Islander
Notables
Jul 3: Diamondback squid (28.5) Jesse Rogers, Kaimalino II
Jul 4: Aku (20) John Fukushima, Clint Lewi, Waleakai
Jul 6: Ono (40) Don Fredrickson, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
At the scales
Jul 3: Ahi (162.5) Kemp Murakami, Ivan, Mitch’s
Jul 3: Ahi (126) John Fukushima, Clint Lewi, Waleakai
Jul 3: Ahi (116.5 and 141), Leighton, Melanie and Marcus Kelekoma, Kamakana
Jul 3: Ahi (204) Jordan Gorloff, Leighton Magallanes, Kona Pearl I
Jul 3: Ahi (213) Roque Tayaba, Geev’um One
Jul 4: Blue marlin (466.5) Rene Guidry, Don Fujimoto, Koa
Jul 4: Uku (16) Luke Van-Zyl, Shawn McCurdy, Night Runner
Jul 4: Spearfish (35), ahi (189) Rick Sarten, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Jul 4: Ahi (128) John Fukushima, Clint Lewi, Waleakai
Jul 4: Blue marlin (187), Isa Iah Badon, (197) Kalah Badon, Tramaine, Waioleka
Jul 4: Ahi (172.5), Martha LaMarre, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
Jul 4: Ahi (100) Unknown, Capt. Oskie Rice, Northern Lights 1
Jul 5: Blue marlin (178) Trevor Tobias, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jul 5: Ahi (143) Michelle McFetridge, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner
Jul 5: Ahi (188) Mason and Drew Solmonson, Kamalani
Jul 5: Ahi (121) Henry O’Connell, Capt. Brian Toney, Marlin Magic
Jul 6: Ahi (132.5) Bill Nunamaker, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Jul 6: Ono (25) Dave Houten, Kalena M
Jul 6: Ahi (150) Linda Mercer, Capt. Will Lazenby, Linda Sue III
Jul 6: Ahi (108.5) Ron Leduc, Capt. Deneen Wargo, Bite Me 6
Jul 6: Blue marlin (371) Park Berolzheimer, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
Jul 6: Blue marlin (188.5) Mahana and Wes Murakane, Akemi K
Jul 6: Ahi (154.5) Jim Schooling, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Jul 6: Ahi (209) Jessie Gay/Moorea Suguitan, ASA Suguitan, Crazy Ann
Jul 6: Ahi (115) Ron Lesowski, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, EZ Pickens
Jul 6: Ahi (116) Rick Capernot, Capt. Dave Crawford, Kona Blue
Jul 7: Ahi (137) Dylan Burg, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika
Jul 8: Ahi (194) Bruce Barns, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em
Jul 8: Ahi (103 and 137) Unknown, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
Jul 8: Ahi (178) Wesley Sua, Jesse Fernandez, Haleiwa Hattie
Jul 9: Ahi (112) Ipo and Byrd, Unko Byrd
Jul 9: Ono (18) Jordan and Geno Glaser, Kayla Ann
Jul 9: Blue marlin (428), Clay, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo
Jul 9: Ahi (148.5) Pat Harper, Brian Westerdahl, Knot 4 Sail
Releases
Jul 3: Blue marlin (200), Larry Peardon, El Jobean
Jul 3: Blue marlin (150) Eddie, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions
Jul 3: Blue marlin (150) Zac Wigzell Capt. Chuck Wigzell, EZ Pickens
Jul 3: Blue marlin (150) Greg Loman, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
Jul 3: Blue marlin (175) John Cole, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Jul 3: Blue marlin (180) John Brown, Capt. Rob McGuckin, Integrity
Jul 4: Blue marlin (175 and 200) John Cole, Capt. Steve Epstein Huntress
Jul 4: Blue marlin (130) Lance Fuller, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando
Jul 4: Blue marlin (200) Sean Weaver, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
Jul 5: Blue marlin (150) Lauren Reckling, Capt. Scott Fuller, JR’s Hooker
Jul 5: Blue marlin (140) Shelly Kern, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo
Jul 5: Blue marlin (550) Chris Siemen, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
Jul 5: Blue marlin (150) Henry O’Connell Capt. Brian Toney , Marlin Magic
Jul 5: Blue marlin (225 and 300) Tim McBride, Capt. Reuben Rubio, Sundowner
Jul 5: Blue marlin (220) Bruce Evans, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Jul 5: Blue marlin (180) Jim Schaubel, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Jul 5: Blue marlin (150) Tim Lemman , Capt. Jeff Kahl, Piper
Jul 5: Blue marlin (150) JJ Humphries, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
Jul 5: Blue marlin (200) Park Berolzheimer, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
Jul 5: Blue marlin (200) Warren Keinath, Capt. Carlton Taniyama, Five Star
Jul 5: Blue marlin (70) Dean Lemon, Capt. Jeff Kahl, Piper
Jul 6: Spearfish (20) Ron Maxwell, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Jul 6: Blue marlin (150 and 200) John Cole, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Jul 6: Blue marlin (150) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
Jul 7: Striped marlin (120) Miles Safriet, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Jul 7: Blue marlin (150) Paul Douglas, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Jul 7: Blue marlin (200) Robert Schulz, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Jul 7: Blue marlin (150) Paul Douglas, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Jul 8: Blue marlin (150) Keith Chapman, Capt/ Al Gustavson, Topshape
Jul 9: Blue marlin (125) Cullen Schmeling, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani