Jim Rizzuto is one of our favorite fishing authors. His Fishing Hawaii Style series and his annual Kona Fishing Chronicles are great reads. He’s also got a magnificent book on DIY trolling lures that we love. So when we saw that Jim maintains an annual list of big fish taken in Western Hawaii waters, we had to share it with you.

Jim updates the list every Sunday, and keeps an eye on 22 categories. The list identifies species, weight, angler, skipper, boat, and date of catch.  You can link to the list here.

Even though we’re only a few weeks into 2014, the Big Fish list is rapidly being populated:

• Blue marlin: 752, Sean Jensen, Capt. John Bagwell, Silky. Jan. 18.
• Black marlin: 161, Scott Wnuck, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan. 1
• Ahi: 190.5, Scott Scolvira, Capt. Russ Nitta, Lepika. Jan. 4.
• Bigeye tuna: 108, Matthew Bolton, Kehele. Jan 16.
• Striped marlin: 95, Craig Lindner, Capt. Teddy Hoogs, Bwana. Jan. 1
• Spearfish: 45.5, Glenn Trusty, Capt. Guy Terwilliger, High Flier. Jan 13.
• Sailfish: vacant Mahimahi: 39.5, Dr. Jeff Wachs, Capt. Greg Kaufman, Reel Screamer. Jan. 15.
• Ono: 52.5, Justin Lee, Asa Suguitan, In Deep. Jan. 14
• Kaku (barracuda): vacant
• Kahala (amberjack):
• vacant Ulua (giant trevally):
• vacant Omilu (bluefin trevally):
• vacant Otaru (skipjack tuna): 20, Pono Thronas, Bill Jardine, Kakalina, Jan 1.
• Broadbill swordfish: vacant
• Ahipalaha (albacore): vacant
• Kawakawa: 21, Mark Andrews, Donna Mae. Jan 10.
• Kamanu (rainbow runner): vacant
• Opakapaka (pink snapper): vacant
• Onaga (ulaula koaie): vacant
• Uku (gray snapper): vacant
• Oio (bonefish): vacant

Let us know if you make Jim’s list!

FISH ON!

 

fish, Fishing, Hawaii

By Sid

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