BIG-FISH LIST: Aug. 1

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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)

Jul 27: Blue marlin (670) Claire Howbell, Capt. Kai Hoover, Waiopai

Jul 30: Blue marlin (780) Nicolette Palacol, CApt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady

NOTABLE

July 25: Kawakawa (17) Hansen Gardling, shoreline

July 28: Ahi (213) Kevin Gallagher, Miss Mila

BOATED

July 25: Ono (25), spearfish (25) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

July 25: Ahi (189) Andrew Breneman, ono (35) Brandon Breneman, Capt. Brian Wargo, Bite Me 2

July 25: Spearfish (40) Trey Sitterle, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 26: Blue marlin (490) Matt Brown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Kona Concept

July 27: Spearfish (30) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

July 27: Blue marlin (126) Gary, Capt. Deneen Wargo, Bite Me 6

July 27: Spearfish (30) Devin, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky

July 27: Blue marlin (148) Caleb, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike

July 27: Blue marlin (124) Mitchell, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

July 27: Blue marlin (122) John and Rolan, Ewalu

July 27: Ahi (85) Jim Dageorge, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 27: Ahi (141.5) Zach Salzman, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, EZ Pickens

July 27: Blue marlin (163.5) Scott Kim , Capt. Kent Mongreig , Sea Wife II

July 27: Ahi (115) JorjeI Herzowit, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 27: Blue marlin (130) Karen Bogard, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

July 27: Ono (20) Justin Van Dyke, ahi (75) Daren Van Dyke, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape

July 28: Spearfish (28)Will Gosnell, Capt. Steve Sahines, Medusa

July 28: Ahi (150) Mike Harris, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

July 28: Blue marlin (138) Adam Bletcher, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid

July 28: Ahi (147) Harry Stephens, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

July 28: Spearfish (40) Courtney Willis, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 28: Blue marlin (123) Jake Burnworth, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy

July 29: Ahi (107.5) Mike Elviena, Wendell Kualaau, Kamalia’oha

July 29: Blue marlin (120) Stull , Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 1

July 30: Spearfish (30) Kanoe Nitta, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick

July 30: Blue marlin (208) Randy/Vicky Major, Don Fujimoto, Koa

July 30: Ono (22.5) Carol Holmboe, JJ Backer, Reel Time

July 30: Blue marlin (225) Kim Leuenberger, Capt. Kenny Llanes, Vixen

RELEASES

July 25: Blue marlin (200) Westly Gingrich, Capt. Brian Wargo, Bite Me 2

July 25: Blue marlin (150) Troy Sitterle, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 26: Blue marlin (100) Christian Hart, Capt. Bill Murtagh, Hula Girl

July 26: Blue marlin (400) Monica Pezza, Capt. Chuck Haupert, Catchem 1

July 26: Blue marlin (150) Daren Pietra, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

July 27: Blue marlin (125 and 125) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor

July 27: Blue marlin (150) Dakota, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky

July 27: Blue marlin (350) Carl Pfiester, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick

July 27: Blue marlin (450) Karen Bogard, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika

July 27: Spearfish (20) Justin Van Dyke, (25) Daren Van Dyke, Capt. Al Gustavson Topshape

July 27: Spearfish (25) Devon Fleck, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 28: Blue marlin (150 and 550) Steve Harris, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt

July 28: Blue marlin (70 and 175) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren , Raptor

July 28: Blue marlin (150) Michael Mervyn, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 28: Blue marlin (110) Rick Hunter , Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 28: Blue marlin (150) Unknown, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious

July 28: Blue marlin (175), striped marlin (40) Mike Jacobsen, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii

July 28: Blue marlin (175) Devon Fleck, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 29: Blue marlin (100) Stull , Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 1

July 29: Blue marlin (150) Josh Mor, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 29: Blue marlin (160) Victor Lau, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 29: Blue marlin (600) Bill Gassmann, (150) Marc Libscomb, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II

July 29: Blue marlin (30) Christopher Marlin David (150)Marc Libscomb, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru Northern Lights

July 30: Blue marlin (250) Laura Dowsett, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick

July 30: Blue marlin (175) Julie Coburn, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana

July 30: Blue marlin (230) Jen Davis, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui

July 30: Blue marlin (150) Cindy Griffy , Capt. Tracey Epstein, Last Chance

July 30: Blue marlin (100) Kelly McIntosh (200) Adelaide McIntosh, Capt. Tim Hicks, Illusions

July 30: Blue marlin (250) Lisa Jardine, , Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit

July 30: Blue marlin (150) Kelsy Makida, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl

July 30: Blue marlin (220) Makella McCormack, Capt. Chip Fisher, Hanamana

July 30: Blue marlin (200) Hana Gold, Capt. Jah Nogues, High Noon

July 30: Blue marlin (150) Jess, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious

July 30: Blue marlin (175) Romy, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress

July 30: Blue marlin (135) Molly Jaedtke, Capt. Jim Wigzell, Go Get Em

July 30: Blue marlin (120) Tai Judd, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 1

July 30: Blue marlin (225) Trina Peterson, Capt. Nate Figuerora, Alibi

July 30: Blue marlin (225) Sophia, Capt. Kevin Nakamaru, Northern Lights

July 30: Blue marlin (160) Sophia Berger (200) Angela Butcaledo, Capt. Paul Cantor Silver Star

July 30: Blue marlin (130) Kater Hiney , Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo

July 30: Blue marlin (150) Freitas, Mark Bartell, Spearfish

July 30: Blue marlin (150) Sierra Carporoz, Capt. Howard Whitcomb, Intrepid

July 30: Blue marlin (175) Ashley Kimbro, Capt. Kent Mongereig, Sea Wife II

July 30: Blue marlin (120) Jaimie King , JJ Backer, Reel Time