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