In Jim’s memory, here is the Big-Fish List, recognizing the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we’ll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2017 in each of 22 categories. Catches
In Jim’s memory, here is the Big-Fish List, recognizing the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we’ll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2017 in each of 22 categories. Catches are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. Copyright 2017 by Jim Rizzuto
Blue Marlin: 925, Guy Terwilliger, Capt. Cindy Cary, Cindy Lu. April 2
Black Marlin: 357, Todd Nakatani, Keola Toriano, Breezin. April 6
Ahi: 253, Todd Nakalani, Capt. Keola Toriano, Breezin. June 18
Bigeye tuna: 223.5, Marcus Aldridge, Capt. Paul Cantor, SIlver Star. July 2
Striped Marlin: 132, Cynthia Johnson, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai, May 11
Spearfish: 56, Mac Jorgensen , Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Hula Girl. March 13
Sailfish: 93, Justin Kaber, Capt. Shawn Rotella, Night Runner, March 25
Mahimahi: 46.5, Brita Campbell, Capt. Bob Beach, Reel Screamer. March 2
Ono: 75.5, Jason Wong, Donny Kobayashi, No Name. March 22
Kaku (barracuda): 39, Chad Culbertson, Capt. Jeff Rogers, Aloha Kai. Jan. 23
Kahala: vacant
Ulua (giant trevally): 66, Isaiah Hauanio, shoreline. May 13
Omilu (bluefin trevally): vacant
Otaru (skipjack tuna): Otaru (skipjack tuna), 27, Tyson Fukuyama, Miki. May 28
Broadbill swordfish: 332, Bronson Cablay, Capt. Bronson Cablay, Kaikane. June 18
Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
Aku: 23.5, Brandon Sorter, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II. June 18
Kawakawa: 22.5, Britt McCurdy, Capt. Sean Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Kamanu (rainbow runner): 20.5, Britt McCurdy, Capt. Sean Rotella, Night Runner. Jan. 31
Opakapaka (pink snapper): 14.5, Greg Hong, Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. Jan. 12
Onaga (ulaula ko`aie): 21, Greg Hong and Kevin Shiraki, Erin Kai. March 6
Uku (gray snapper): 37.8, Billy Wakefield, Kiakahi. April 4
O`io (bonefish): 10.5, Hansen Gardling, shoreline. March 30
Beasts of the week
July 17: Blue marlin (700) Robert Richardson, Capt. Kenny Fogarty, Makana Lani
July 18: Blue marlin (575) Nick Winters, Capt. Chuck Wigzell, EZ Pickens
July 21: Blue marlin (500) Peggy Herum, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
Tag & Release
July 16: Blue marlin (175) John Baer, Capt. Jeff Kahl, Piper
July 16: Blue marlin (250) John Hostelley, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
July 16: Blue marlin (225) Jay Edwards, Capt. Jason Holtz, Pursuit
July 16: Blue marlin (160) John Dixon, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 16: Blue marlin (200) unknown, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 16: Blue marlin (100) Mike Marks, blue marlin (225) Mark Silva, Capt. Larry Peardon, El Jobean
July 16: Blue marlin (140) Eric Hoffman, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
July 17: Blue marlin (100 and 175) Peggy Heruem, blue marlin (150 and 190) Kirk Sorenson, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 17: Blue marlin (150) Jim Lewis, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 18: Spearfish (35) Shawn Connelly, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 18: Blue marlin (175) Daniel Lewis, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 18: Blue marlin (150) Kirk Sorenson, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 18: Spearfish (25) unknown, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 19: Blue marlin (150) Debbi David, Capt. Chris Choy, Sapo
July 19: Blue marlin (150) Adam Pacheco, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky
July 19: Blue marlin (150) Kirk Walker, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 20: Blue marlin (300) Chris Mueller, Capt. McGrew Rice, Ihu Nui
July 20: Blue marlin (120) William Bullard, blue marlin (125) Lady Aurora Hicks, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 20: Blue marlin (175) Eddie Carreiro, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 20: Blue marlin (150) Geno Rozzi, Capt. David Crawford, Kona Blue
July 20: Blue marlin (220) Tony, Capt. Reuben Rubio, Sundowner
July 21: Blue marlin (150) unknown, Capt. Boyd DeCoito, Foxy Lady
July 21: Blue marlin (100) Kurt Sorenson, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 22: Blue marlin (250) Charles Garrison, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Notable
July 16: Ahi (208) Sophia Benequista, Capt. Evan Montgomery, Jolee C
July 16: Ahi (92.5) Josh Anderson, ahi (106) David Toledo, Capt. Chad Contessa, Bite Me 1
July 16: Ahi (200) Rylee Galieto, Capt. Shannon Galieto, Braddah Man
July 17: Ahi (81) Jesse Fernandez, Capt. Jesse Fernandez, Haleiwa Hattie
July 17: Blue marlin (186) Connor Smith, Capt. Kevin Hiney, Ku’uipo
July 17: Ahi (100), spearfish (35), mahimahi (seven pieces from 5 to 20lbs) Parke Berolzheimer, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 17: Ahi (154) Max Bedew, Capt. Dave Bensko, Bite Me 4
July 17: Ahi (130) Richard Muler, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 17: Ahi (110), ono (15) Al Johnson, Capt. Al Gustavson, Topshape
July 18: Ahi (153.5 and 227.5) Kahanu Akiona, Capt. Tyler Hams, Puluahi
July 18: Blue marlin (384) Sam Orwig, Capt. Bobby Cherry, Cherry Pit
July 18: Mahimahi (12) Daniel Lewis, Capt. Steve Epstein, Huntress
July 18: Ahi (184.5 and 200) Kalani Kaiawe, ahi (146) Kealoha Anderson, ahi (182.5) Laurie Mandaquit, ahi (109.5) Jolina Anderson, Capt. Joe Anderson, Potiki
July 18: Ahi (116) Donato Lanni, Capt. Robert Hudson, Camelot
July 18: Ahi (120) Peggy Heruem, Capt. Gene Vanderhoek, Sea Genie II
July 18: Ahi (117) Chris Boehler, Capt. Chris & Dane, Kona Boat Rentals
July 18: Ahi (133) Marisa Lyman, Capt. Tyson, Miki
July 18: Blue marlin (104) Kaedin Miller, Capt. Kai Hoover, Waiopai
July 18: Spearfish (25) unknown, Capt. Kent Mongreig, Sea Wife II
July 19: Ahi (158 and 176) Ronnie Llanes, Capt. Ronnie Llanes, Sierra K
July 19: Ahi (100) Parke Berolzheimer, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 19: Mahimahi (35) unknown, Capt. Neal Isaacs, Anxious
July 19: Ahi (113) Gabe Johnson, Capt. Will Lazenby, Linda Sue IV
July 20: Mahimahi (25), ahi (three pieces from 120 to 160lbs) Tony, Capt. Reuben Rubio, Sundowner
July 21: Blue marlin (122) Juliana Guarino, Capt. Andy Diehl, Bite Me 3
July 21: Blue marlin (140) Brandon, Capt. Kerwin Masunaga, Rod Bender
July 21: Blue marlin (120) Jim Crump, Capt. Jeff Heintz, Linda Sue IV
July 21: Ono (20) unknown, Capt. Steve Tarbill, Miss Mojo
July 22: Ahi (120), mahimahi (six pieces from 6 to 12lbs) Eddie Carreiro, Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II
July 22: Spearfish (30) Charles Garrison, Capt. Lance Gelman, Medusa
Have a catch that did not make it on the list? Let us know. Email catches to sports@westhawaiitoday.com with specifics as seen above.
