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
Dates: July 5 – 12, 2027
The stakes are higher than ever at the Kona Throw Down, where the single largest marlin of the tournament can walk away with a winner-takes-all purse from both the base entry and a special “throw down” category. Optional jackpots for tag points and dailies keep things interesting for all teams.
Monday, July 5, 2027
(in conjunction with Firecracker Open awards)
Final Registration & Captain’s Meeting
Tuesday July 6, 2027 – Thursday, July 8, 2027
Fishing Days (3)
Monday, July 12, 2027
(in conjunction with Skins Marlin Derby Awards)
Awards Banquet
To register, select your preferred method of payment then download and complete the necessary forms listed below. Mahalo.
To pay with a credit card:
Click the blue “Buy Now” button below:
$5,150.00
To pay with cash or check:
Download a paper entry form
Make checks payable to Bonnier LLC
ALL entries (both online and paper) require Team Entry Forms, as well as two Liability Waivers.
All HMTS Tournaments abide by the International Game Fish Association’s International Angling Rules. Additional HMTS General Rules and specific Kona Throw Down Rules also apply.
HMTS 2027 Schedule
Check out past winners, highlights and updates from the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series.
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
Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up