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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

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.