Kona’s Late Show
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
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Dates: April 30, 2027 – August 20, 2027
Founded in 1987, the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series is Hawaii’s preeminent billfishing competition, pitting the to Kona crews against one another for a season-long quest to be named HMTS Champion. The series comprises eight distinct tournaments held between April and August, with the majority taking place in July. Points accrue throughout the season from tag & release of blue and striped marlin, large weighed blue marlin, and weighed ahi. Each individual tournament offers a unique mix of base and optional jackpots driving strong competition within the Kona fleet.
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The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Kona’s summer season continues with trophy fish, razor-thin finishes and more than $1 million in payouts
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