It’s a Wrap Tournament

Dates: August 28 – 31, 2026

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The Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series finale wraps up in September each year, in a tournament format that mimics the way series points are accrued throughout the season. One point per pound is given for weighed marlin above 400 pounds, plus 165 points for tagged blue or black marlin, 100 points for tagged striped marlin, and one point for every pound exceeding 100 for weighed ahi. The event culminates with the crowning of HMTS Champions in both angler and boat categories.

Schedule

Friday, August 28
(in conjunction w/the Big Island Marlin Tournament Awards Ceremony)
4 PM: Skins Marlin Derby Registration Opens at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
5 PM: Live Music, Party, and Dinner at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
6:30 PM – Previous Tournament’s Awards Presentation & Raffle Drawings
7:15 PM – Kona Throw Down Captain’s Meeting

Saturday 8/29, Sunday 8/30, & Monday 8/31
6:30-7 AM: Visual check out North Side of Fuel Dock
7 AM: Shotgun Start
4 PM: Lines Out
6 PM: All boats inside Honokohau Marina
6:30 PM: Deadline for release video submissions (see below for exceptions)

Monday, August 31
5 PM: Live Music, Party, and Dinner at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
7 PM: Final Awards Presentation & Raffle Drawings

Tournament Registration

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:
$2,060.00

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.

Tournament Rules

All HMTS Tournaments abide by the International Game Fish Association’s International Angling Rules. Additional HMTS General Rules and specific It’s A Wrap Rules also apply.