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New HSD bigeye tuna record!
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007This is a post about the new bigeye tuna record, with the story, photos, whatever.
Archive for December, 2007
Current Records
Friday, December 21st, 2007Hawai’i Skin Diver 21st Century State Spearfishing Records (Last update: 03.16.09) Record fish must be captured within the “spirit” of spearfishing guidelines. The wild, unrestricted, uninjured fish must be speared with a muscle-powered device while breath-hold diving during daylight hours. The spearfisherman should be reasonably unassisted. Fish must be speared within the main Hawaiian Islands. Eligible fishes include any “generally accepted” game fish. We are accepting retroactive applications for fish speared after January 1, 2000. Records will be awarded only to fishes which meet documentation requirements and can be independently verified. Caught a big one recently? Download an application form, fill it out and send it to us for consideration for inclusion here.
| PELAGIC | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECORD | LBS. | DIVER | DATE | LOCATION | SPEARGUN | FROM |
| Ahi (Big Eye) | open | open | open | open | open | open |
| Ahi (Yellowfin) | 148.5 | Rob White | 07.23.03 | Kona, Hawaii | Riffe Comp 4X | Boat |
| Aku (Skipjack) | 20 | Rob White | 06.18.07 | Kona, Hawaii | Riffe Comp 4X | Boat |
| Blue Stripe Chub | 1.69 | Jaison Lee | 04.18.09 | Hawaii Kai, Oahu | Picasso Basik 100cm | Boat |
| Kamanu (Rainbow Runner) | 22.1 | Tyler Nishioka | 10.09.03 | North Shore, Oahu | Picasso 90 | Shore |
| Mahimahi | 51.8 | Calvin Lai Jr. | 09.01.06 | Big Island, Hawaii | Riffe Island | Boat |
| Ono | 70.0 | Johnny Pestana | 06.10.05 | Waianae, Oahu | Daryl Wong Ono | Kayak |
| Kawakawa (Wavy Back Tuna) | 18.2 | Kyle Nakamoto | 05.13.08 | Punaluu, Oahu | Riffe 100 Euro | Boat |
| Marlin, Pacific Blue | 278.5 | Calvin Lai Jr. | 12.19.05 | Big Island, Hawaii | Riffe Metal Tech Comp4 | Boat |
| Marlin, Black | open | open | open | open | open | open |
| Marlin Striped | open | open | open | open | open | open |
| Tombo (Albacore) | 63.0 | Bruce Ayau | 07.11.07 | Kona, Hawaii | Riffe | Boat |
| Sailfish, Pacific | open | open | open | open | open | open |
| NEARSHORE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECORD | LBS. | DIVER | DATE | LOCATION | SPEARGUN | FROM |
| Awa (Milkfish) | 44.0 | David Hudcovic | 07.13.03 | Niihau, Hawaii | Sporasub 130 | Boat |
| Awaawa (Ladyfish) | 9.26 | Andy Ikari | 07.31.04 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | Omer 100 cm | Shore |
| Aweoweo (Hawaiian Bigeye) | 2.22 | Chad Quedding | 06.25.06 | Ulupalakua, Maui | Home-made 3 prong | Shore |
| Barracuda, Great | 72.3 | Charles Barenaba | 12.01.01 | Reef Runway, Oahu | Alexander Ono Hunter | Boat |
| Flounder | 3.8 | Marc Mizumoto | 10.11.09 | Waikiki, Oahu | Bechat 110 | Boat |
| Goatfish, Blue (Moana Ukali) | 5.64 | Robert Miranda | 02.21.04 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | Omer 110 | Shore |
| Goatfish, Manybar (Moano) | 1.27 | Owen Adams Jr. | 04.29.09 | Hauula, Hawaii | Picasso | Shore |
| Goatfish, Double-barred (Munu) | 3.48 | Richard Bettua | 08.23.05 | Molokai | Daryl Wong Hybrid | Boat |
| Goatfish, Side Spot (Malu) | 1.44 | Christopher Colt | 09.09 | West Oahu | Glen Suzuki Wood Gun | Shore |
| Goatfish, White Saddle (Kumu) | 5.51 | Alvin Yoshida | 12.21.03 | Hawaii Kai, Oahu | Pipe gun | Boat |
| Hapu’upu’u (Grouper) | 132 | Bruce Ayau | 01.03.00 | South Kona, Hawaii | Riffe | Shore |
| Kahala (Amberjack) | 72.6 | Chris Paglinawan | 01.26.05 | Kahala, Oahu | 55″ Daryl Wong Wood | Kayak |
| Kala | 10.0 | BJ Cabanting | 05.11.09 | North Shore Maui | B.A.D. Speargun | Shore |
| Kawale’a (Heller’s Barracuda) | 5.9 | Lance Fujioka | 04.01.07 | Kahala, Oahu | DND | Kayak |
| Kole | .88 | John N. Oka | 11.22.06 | Makena, Maui | Beauchat 100 | Shore |
| Lai (Leatherback) | 1.54 | Clint Nahina | 01.08.08 | Kahala, Oahu | Omer 100 | Shore |
| Lizard Fish | 1.04 | Ron Cayaban | 09.12.07 | Koloa Landing, Kauai | 3 Prong | Shore |
| Lobster (Green Spiney) | 5.19 | Nathan Hillen | 11.21.05 | Kahului, Maui | Shore | |
| Lobster (Slipper) | 3.01 | Sean Stodelle | 01.18.08 | Pali, Maui | Shore | |
| Manini | 1.29 | Matt Ramsey | 02.26.10 | Kihei, Maui | Rob Allen 120 | Boat |
| Menpachi | 1.37 | Nathan Ramos | 10.05.06 | Sand Island, Oahu | 3 Prong | Shore |
| Moi | 5.86 | Corey Manley | 12.22.03 | Hawaii Kai, Oahu | Picasso | Shore |
| Mu (Porgy) | 10.5 | Jason Hijirida | 11.10.02 | East Oahu | Picasso Basik 100 | Boat |
| Mullet, Striped | 2.74 | Francisco Perez | 05.31.06 | North Shore, Oahu | Picasso Basik 90 | Shore |
| Nabeta (Peacock Razorfish) | 1.4 | John Panela | 06.03.06 | Honolua Bay, Maui | Yokooji 55 Hybrid | Shore |
| Nenue (Rudderfish) | 10.6 | Pernell Mondoy | 05.12.06 | Kamalo, Molokai | Marc Valentin 90cm | Boat |
| Nohu (Scorpionfish) | 6.79 | Dane Nakama | 09.08.08 | East Oahu | Riffe Euro 110 | Shore |
| Oio (Bonefish) | 12.1 | Everett Yu | 04.18.09 | Kaneohe, Oahu | Yokooji 55″ Hybrid | Boat |
| Opelu Kala | 9.0 | Richard Kaiawe III | 10.09.03 | Keauhou Kona, Hawaii | Beuchat Carbon Fiber | Shore |
| Parrotfish, Redlip (Whiptail Uhu) | 18.1 | William Mahin | 03.18.01 | Uaoa Bay, Maui | Riffe Island | Boat |
| Parrotfish, Spectacled (Fantail Uhu) | 11.71 | Andy Mau | 07.24.06 | Kaneohe, Oahu | 3 Prong | Boat |
| Parrotfish, Star Eyed (Pananu) | 7.27 | Edison Yagin | 05.17.08 | East Oahu | 48 in. Yokooji | Shore |
| Pualu (Yellow Surgeonfish) | 10.74 | Johnathan Barretto | 02.14.04 | Barbers Point, Oahu | Omer 120 – Ko muzzle | Kayak |
| Roi (Peacock Grouper) | 7.88 | Sky Sierran Kubby | 03.11.07 | Puna Coast, Hawaii | DND | Shore |
| Squirrelfish, Sabre (Ala’ihi) | 5.0 | Wayne Judge | 03.15.08 | Captain Cook, Hawaii | Rob Allen 1300 Carbon | Boat |
| Spotted Knife Jaw | 17.93 | Derek LeVault | 03.17.09 | Yokohama, Oahu | Hatch Customs 55″ | Boat |
| Striped Mullet | 4.23 | Jasen D. Kaya | 11.29.07 | Diamond Head, Oahu | Beuchat Marlin 95 cm | Shore |
| Table Boss (Black Spot Wrasse) | 6.05 | Philip Heileson | 08.23.08 | Waimanalo, Hawaii | 55’ Wong hybrid | Kayak |
| Tako (Octopus) | 12.73 | Ronald Castanaga | 01.22.06 | Waianae, Oahu | Omer T-20 90 | Shore |
| To’au (Blacktail Snapper) | 3.06 | Andrea Kawabata | 01.19.09 | Puna, Hawaii | Beuchat 90 | Shore |
| Uku (Gray Snapper) | 29.8 | Hans Buetzer | 04.15.05 | Kapalua, Maui | Beuchat 110 cm | Shore |
| Ulua, Island Jack (Yellowspot) | 15 | Jordan Kilkenny | 02.17.08 | South Kona | Riffe 4x | Shore |
| Ulua, Big Eye Trevally | 13.4 | Grant Wilson | 04.26.08 | Pohoiki, Hawaii | 55″ Wong | Shore |
| Ulua, Bluefin Trevally (Omilu) | 22.12 | Shaun Tavares | 05.14.08 | South Shore, Maui | Riffe C3 | Shore |
| Ulua, Golden Trevally (Pa’opa’o) | 17.12 | Tyler Nishioka | 06.22.00 | Kaneohe, Oahu | 36″ Home-made pipe | Boat |
| Ulua, Giant Trevally (White) | 144.2 | Travis Kashiwa | 12.25.03 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | 120 cm Rob Allen | Boat |
| Ulua, Mirror Trevally (Kagami) | 39.0 | Ryan Calleon | 07.24.04 | Yokohama | DND | Shore |
| Weke (Nono) | 5.66 | Justin B. Lee | 03.07.05 | Portlock, Oahu | 55″ Riffe Mid-Handle | Shore |
| Weke (Yellowstripe Goat Fish) | 1.65 | Curtis Yoshikane | 07.03.08 | West Oahu | HAtch Art Customs | Shore |
| Weke (Ula) | 1.2 | Norton Chan | 02.19.09 | Kewalo, Oahu | Daryl Wong | Shore |
| WOMEN’S RECORDS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECORD | LBS. | DIVER | DATE | LOCATION | SPEARGUN | FROM |
| Ahi (Yellowfin) | 21.8 | Kimi Werner | 06.01.09 | Maui | Beuchat 130 | Boat |
| Aku | 14.6 | Julie Klaz | 06.30.07 | Kona, Hawaii | Riffe Comp 3x | Boat |
| Awa (Milkfish) | 26.6 | Wanda Yonamine | 12.12.04 | Kihei, Maui | Beuchat 90 | Shore |
| Aweoweo (Hawaiian Bigeye) | 0.66 | Brandi Easter | 12.29.04 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | 50 Wong Hybrid | Boat |
| Goatfish, Blue (Moana Ukali) | 4.12 | Andrea Kawabata | 02.17.00 | Puna, Hawaii | Aimrite 105 Venom | Shore |
| Goatfish, White Saddle (Kumu) | 3.49 | Kimi Werner | 06.01.09 | Maui | Beuchat 130 | Boat |
| Goatfish, Double-barred (Munu) | 1.8 | Kimi Werner | 08.18.07 | Waialee, Oahu | Omer 100 | Shore |
| Kahala (Amberjack) | 44.1 | Jasmine Lum | 12.23.03 | Kaneohe Poppers | OMER Aluminum 110 | Boat |
| Mahimahi | 41.5 | Sierra Mahin | 02.11.06 | Kona, Hawaii | Wong Magnum Hybrid | Boat |
| Menpachi | 1.36 | Bonnie Row | 07.21.04 | Wailua Beach, Oahu | Omer 90 cm | Kayak |
| Mu (Porgy) | 8.1 | Kimi Werner | 08.19.09 | North Shore, Oahu | Beauchat 115 Carbone | Kayak |
| Nenue (Rudderfish) | 8.8 | Andrea Kawabata | 09.12.08 | South point, Hawaii | Aimrite Venom 105 | Boat |
| Nohu (Scorpionfish) | 5.79 | Jasmine Lum | 09.20.03 | Pyramid Rock, Oahu | Picasso Hunter 110 | Shore |
| Ono | 34.45 | Brandi Easter | 12.26.03 | Kailua, Oahu | Daryl Wong Ono Gun | Boat |
| Opelu Kala | 6.13 | Andrea Kawabata | 08.17.07 | Honomalino, Hawaii | 8′ Kawabanga 3 prong | Shore |
| Parrotfish, Redlip (Whiptail Uhu) | 11.6 | Kimi Werner | 05.20.07 | North Shore, Oahu | OMER 100 | Boat |
| Parrotfish, Spectacled (Fantail Uhu) | 10.4 | Angela Bettua | 03.04.07 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | 55″ Wong Hybrid | Boat |
| Parrotfish, Star Eyed (Pananu) | 4.71 | Melodee Ferreira | 10.08.06 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | Omer Aluminum 90 | Boat |
| Roi (Peacock Grouper) | 4.99 | Mahea Lau | 12.05.05 | Hau’ula, Oahu | Omer 90 Excalibur | Kayak |
| Spotted Knife Jaw | 5.60 | Angela Bettua | 02.22.06 | Molokai | Wong 50 Hybrid | Boat |
| Table Boss (Black Spot Wrasse) | 5.0 | Brandi Easter | 12.29.04 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | 50 Wong Hybrid | Boat |
| Tako (Octopus) | 7.1 | Andrea Kawabata | 01.22.06 | Waimanalo, Oahu | 8′ Kawabanga 3 prong | Shore |
| Toau | 3.06 | Andrea Kawabata | 01.19.09 | Puna, Hawaii | Beuchat 90 | Shore |
| Uku | 19.0 | Sheri Daye | 12.27.06 | Kaena Point | Wong Super Magnum 61 | Boat |
| Ulua | 56.8 | Angela Bettua | 03.04.07 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | Daryl Wong Mahi | Boat |
| Ulua, Bluefin Trevally (Omilu) | 20.0 | Sheri Daye | 12.26.06 | Kaneohe Bay, Oahu | 55 Wong Magnum Hybrid | Boat |
| Ulua, Mirror Trevally (Kagami) | 11.0 | Wanda Yonamine | 11.21.04 | Kihei, Maui | Esclapez 75 | Kayak |
| Weke Nono | 3.16 | Kimi Werner | 12.06.08 | Lanai, Hi | Aimrite 95 | Boat |
| 3 PRONG RECORDS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECORD | LBS. | DIVER | DATE | LOCATION | SPEARGUN | FROM |
| Aholehole | .49 | Jackie Nagano | 04.10.08 | Waikiki, Oahu | 6′ graphite 3 prong | Shore |
| Aku (Skipjack) | 3.63 | Manuel Gomez | 05.24.09 | West Oahu | Lance Ohara 7ft 3-prong | boat |
| Aweoweo (Hawaiian Bigeye) | 2.22 | Chad Quedding | 06.25.06 | Ulupalakua, Maui | Home-made 3 prong | Shore |
| Flounder | 3.59 | Vernon Takata | 02.11.08 | Sand Island, Oahu | Yokooji Hybrid 3 prong | Shore |
| Goatfish, Blue (Moana Kali) | 4.65 | Travis Lee | 01.15.10 | South Oahu | Yokooji 7′ 3-prong | Shore |
| Goatfish, Double-barred (Munu) | 1.67 | Lance Kimura | 05.03.09 | East Oahu | Yokooji Graphite 3-prong | Shore |
| Lizard Fish | 1.04 | Ron Cayaban | 09.12.07 | Koloa Landing, Kauai | 3 Prong | Shore |
| Manini | 1.0 | Ben Forsyth | 10.25.07 | Ewa Beach, Oahu | 3-prong | Shore |
| Menpachi | 1.37 | Nathan Ramos | 10.05.06 | Sand Island, Oahu | 3 Prong | Shore |
| Moi | 2.36 | Kekahi Arakaki | 12.21.08 | South Oahu | Lance Ohara 7-1/2’ | Shore |
| Nohu (Scorpionfish) | 6.75 | Kawainui Lagunte | 09.16.07 | Hilo Hawaii | 3-prong | Shore |
| Nabeta (Peacock Razorfish) | .95 | Kekahi Arakaki | 11.02.09 | South Shore, Oahu | Ohara 3-Prong | Shore |
| Parrotfish, Spectacled (Fantail Uhu) | 11.71 | Andy Mau | 07.24.06 | Kaneohe, Oahu | 3 Prong | Boat |
| Parrotfish, Star Eyed (Pananu) | 4.12 | Lance Kimura | 05.27.09 | South Oahu | 10’ Yokooji 3 prong | Shore |
| Pualu (Yellow Surgeonfish) | 10.24 | Chris Paglinawan | 12.8.04 | Ewa Beach, Oahu | Ohara 3-Prong | Kayak |
| Opelu Kala | 6.13 | Andrea Kawabata | 08.17.07 | Honomalino, Hawaii | 8′ Kawabanga 3 prong | Shore |
| Roi (Peacock Grouper) | 3.8 | Nikolas Varney | 12.30.09 | Kaneohe, Oahu | 3 prong | Boat |
| Tako (Octopus) | 7.1 | Andrea Kawabata | 01.22.06 | Waimanalo, Oahu | 8′ Kawabanga 3 prong | Shore |
| Island Jack (Yellowspot) | 8.66 | Chris Paglinawan | 12.1.09 | Ewa Beach | Ohara 3-Prong | Kayak |
| Squid | 0.7 | Meagan Agricula | 02.15.10 | East, Oahu | 8’ Kawabunga 3prong | Shore |
| Uku | 3.6 | Thomas Grass | 01.15.10 | Barbers Point, Oahu | 10’ Ohara 3-prong | Kayak |
| Ulua, Bluefin Trevally (Omilu) | 16.81 | Kimi Werner | 11.21.07 | Ewa, Oahu | 3-prong | Boat |
| Ulua, Giant Trevally (White) | 21.79 | Chris Paglinawan | 02.02.10 | Hawaii Kai, Oahu | 3-prong | Boat |
| Ulua, Mirror Trevally (Kagami) | 14.0 | Charles Ah Nee | 05.16.09 | Waialua, HI | 8’ Sea Horse Graphite | Shore |
Almanac Topic #1
Friday, December 21st, 2007These pages can be edited again and again as needed – when you want to call attention to an update, you can change the “Post Timestamp” to the current day/time, and the post will show up in the “Articles” section along with other new posts.
2007 Records
Friday, December 21st, 2007* [Record]: [Recipient], [details] ([set/caught] [date])
* [Record]: [Recipient], [details] ([set/caught] [date])
* [Record]: [Recipient], [details] ([set/caught] [date])
2007 Tournament Winners
Friday, December 21st, 2007
GUN DIVISION
1_Tyler Nishioka + Lenny Silva // 23.1 #
2_Marnie Balubar + Mark Healy // 18 #
3_Brandon Nakashima + Deo Rhoden // 18 # (Tie for 2nd. Winner went to largest fish)
4_Andy Tamasese + Davin Aki // 15.2 #
5_Richard Dowling + Gary Dikito // 14.6 #
3-PRONG DIVISION
1_Vernon Takata + Shawn Fujimoto // 8.8 #
2_Henry Blas + Lane Tsujiguchi // 7.8 #
LARGEST FISH CATEGORIES
Uku_No Uku this year
Mu_Dave Sakoda + Shay Motonaga // 4.5 #
Tako_Len Manley + Derrick Okamoto // 3.5 #
Roi_Ryan Ujimori + Guy Mikasa // 6.7 # (Special Category)***
***All Roi shot were donated to Paul Bienfang from UH to conduct scientific research and increase knowledge, education and awareness about Ciguatera. Anyone interested in assisting in this Cig. study by donating fish, contact HSD. The results: In total 9 Roi, (ranging from 11” to 16” fork length) and 2 Table Boss (13” – 15” fork length) were tested. Of the 11 specimens, only one 13” Roi tested positive for Ciguatera.