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): 52.5, Devin Hallingstad, kayak, Aug 13
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): 31, Josh Fulton, kayak. July 31.
O`io (bonefish): vacant
BEAST OF THE WEEK
(marlin weighing 500 pounds or more)
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (800R) Everette, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
BOATED
Sept. 04: Ahi (138) Dave and Jake Vogt, Kapakai
Sept. 04: Ahi (155) Jen Ilsey, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (123.5) Josh Cimino, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Sept. 04: Mahi (5 fish to 12 pounds) Andrew Foss, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Sept. 04: Ono (35) Alex Keith, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (134.5) Wendell and Teresa Kualaau, Kamalia’oha
Sept. 04: Ono (35) Nick Russel, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 05: Ahi (154.5) Kaui and John Kalamau, Kalamau
Sept. 05: Ono (30), blue marlin (150). mahimahi (16) Talexi and Shawn Ross, Brandi
Sept. 05: Blue marlin (185) Andrew Probost, mahimahi (18) Steve Probst, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Sept. 05: Mahimahi (12) Grady Mulbery, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 05: Ono (40) unknown, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 05: Blue marlin (221.5) Mark Carpenter, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (162) Scott Harris, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (173.5) Kai Komai, ahi (96) Toru Komai, Capt. Oskie Rice, Northern Lights
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (125) Bob Reed, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Sept. 08: Blue marlin (121.5) Virgil and Kahau Agustin, Reelax
Sept. 08: Blue marlin (123 and 143), Martha Lamorle, Capt. Bomboy Llanes, Bomboy’s Toy
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (123.5) Jerry Davis, Capt. Dale Leverone, Sea Strike
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (158.5) John Ogle, Capt. Jah Nogues, High Noon
Sept. 09: Ono (31) Hontal Partansky, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (165), spearfish (41) Bob Reed, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Sept. 10: Mahimahi (15) Mike Jones, ono (15) Lance Hamon, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (143.5), mahimahi (16), spearfish (40) Scott Bunbay, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
Sept. 10: Mahimahi (15) John Sofo, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
TAG & RELEASE
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (150 and 200), Christian Keith, (125, 150), Alex Keith, Capt. Steve Epstein Huntress
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (160) Benjamin Fleming, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (125) Nick Russel, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 04: Blue marlin (270) Melodie Camacho, Capt. Joe Schumaker, Fire Hatt
Sept. 05: Blue marlin (125 and 160) Grady Mulbery, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 05: Blue marlin (250) Mike Healy, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (150) Kenton Simmons, , Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (150) George Spader, (210) Koby Kischer, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (125) Jason Workman, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (150) Doug Anderson, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (150 and 180) Grady Mulbery, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 06: Blue marlin (150 and 175) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (175) Alicia Smith, (150) Malcom Smith, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (150) Malcom Smith, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (120) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (225) Josh Roga, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (150) Grady Mulbery, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
Sept. 07: Blue marlin (350) Kai Auld, (125) Loretta Latourette, Capt. Trevor Child, Maverick
Sept. 08: Blue marlin (200) Travis Gardner, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (200) Chad Metcaff, Capt. David Unger, Nasty Habit
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (150) Carol Herren, Capt. Bruce Herren, Raptor
Sept. 09: Blue marlin (150) Tim Wurster, Capt. Marlin Parker , Marlin Magic II
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (150) Steve Spina, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (200) Nick Russel, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (100 and 150) Larry Peardon, Capt. Rob Ellyn, Lightspeed
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (150) unknown, Capt. James Dean, Blue Hawaii
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (120) unknown, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (200) Reese Anderson, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
Sept. 10: Blue marlin (125) Chris Coel, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit