BIG-FISH LIST: July 25

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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: 224, Matthew Bolton, Kahele, June 14

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

BEAST OF THE WEEK

(marlin weighing 500 pounds or more)

July 17: Blue marlin (513) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender

NOTABLE

July 17: Ulua (68.5) Jared Willeford, kayak

July 19: Ahi (190) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo

BOATED

July 17: Ono (37 and 40), Larry, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando

July 17: Ono (40), ahi (140) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady

July 18: Blue marlin (142) Brenna Keller, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II

July 18: Spearfish (35) Craig Carter, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani

July 19: Ono (16) Kelly Fleux, aku (10.5) Tyler Fleux, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II

July 19: Blue marlin (201) Keita Sakamoto, Fujitani, Pacific Queen

July 19: Ahi (120) Jake Mohr, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 20: Ahi (90) Jeff Heintz Jr. , Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV

July 20: Blue marlin (491.5) Mathew Jones, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept

July 20: Ahi (183) Dante Daniells, blue marlin (128) Madison, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit II

July 20: Blue marlin (170) Keita Sakamoto, Fujitani, Pacific Queen

July 20: Spearfish (25) Cliff Selwood, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 20: Blue marlin (118) Mary Colleman, Capt. Andrew, Bite Me 4

July 21: Ahi (135.5) Lawrence Labounty, Alan Heap, Ikaika

July 21: Blue marlin (120) Bennett Artman, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy

July 22: Ahi (131) Kekoa, Byrd, Unko Byrd

July 22: Blue marlin (305) Lucas/Tristan, Capt. Bill Casey, Marlin Grando

July 22: Ahi (101.5) Elijah and Chip, Mama Jo

July 22: Ahi (86.5) Sean Hendricks, Capt. Ryan Lutes, Tropical Sun

July 22: Ono (4 fish from 20 to 30) Kaili Rice, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

RELEASES

July 17: Blue marlin (150) Teddy Hoogs, Capt. Rob Ellyn, Lightspeed

July 17: Blue marlin (125) Larry Peardon, Capt. Robby Brown, El Jobean

July 17: Blue marlin (150) Sean Weaver, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky

July 17: Blue marlin (170) Mark Heintz, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy

July 17: Blue marlin (225) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady

July 17: Blue marlin (300 and 200) Nic Munaretto, (200) Evan Munaretto, Capt. Kent Mongreig Sea Wife II

July 17: Blue marlin (175) Tony Bender, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions

July 18: Blue marlin (125 and 150) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo

July 18: Blue marlin (325) Byran Bernard, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

July 18: Blue marlin (150) Brett Alty, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady

July 18: Blue marlin (100) Debbi David, Capt. Oskie Rice, Northern Lights

July 18: Black marlin (400) Edward Ngyuen, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

July 19: Blue marlin (100) Paul Dolinoy, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo

July 19: Blue marlin (150 and 250) Tony Layrock, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

July 20: Blue marlin (650) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

July 20: Blue marlin (300) Jee Han Young, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept

July 20: Blue marlin (125) Natile Coker, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa

July 20: Spearfish (20) Skylar Buehler , Capt. Kent Mongreig , Sea Wife II

July 21: Blue marlin (150) Sue Layrock, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

July 21: Blue marlin (200) Grace Rothman, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl

July 21: Blue marlin (200) Alex Wen, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious

July 21: Blue marlin (80) Bell James, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 21: Blue marlin (200) Martha Shimek, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 22: Blue marlin (200) Edward Wen, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious

July 22: Blue marlin (110) Stone Mitchell, (170) Penelope Mitchell, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick

July 22: Blue marlin (175), spearfish (30) Travis Brown, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 22: Blue marlin (200) Martha Shimek, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 22: Blue marlin (200) Dennis Rhoades, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika