
Kona, Hawaii
Aloha, Kona! The Big Island, Hawaii Kona is the perfect destination for heavy-tackle big blue marlin fishing June 2 – 11, 2026 REGISTRATION CLOSED Read

Aloha, Kona! The Big Island, Hawaii Kona is the perfect destination for heavy-tackle big blue marlin fishing June 2 – 11, 2026 REGISTRATION CLOSED Read

Good bites come and go–sometimes lasting only a couple of hours–but sometimes, they go on for weeks

Be ready for the blue marlin of a lifetime in this Pacific paradise

Blue marlin fishing at its most pleasant.

Celebrating more than 60 years in Kona

The Big Island is the perfect place for an introduction to heavy tackle

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

Bad Company, Marlin Magic and Bwana light up Hawaii’s summer season as the big fish arrive in force

Kailua-Kona’s iconic big-game arena welcomes a reinvigorated Pacific Cup, blending tradition, skill, and international competition under The Marlin Group’s new leadership

The Lazy Marlin Hunt and Lure Makers Challenge launch the 2026 HMTS

A year-round blue marlin fishery, nearshore deep water and a rich heritage of record-breaking giants make Kona the premier destination for granders in the Pacific

Aloha, Kona! The Big Island, Hawaii Kona is the perfect destination for heavy-tackle big blue marlin fishing June 2 – 11, 2026 REGISTRATION CLOSED Read

Good bites come and go–sometimes lasting only a couple of hours–but sometimes, they go on for weeks

Be ready for the blue marlin of a lifetime in this Pacific paradise

Blue marlin fishing at its most pleasant.

Celebrating more than 60 years in Kona

The Big Island is the perfect place for an introduction to heavy tackle

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

Bad Company, Marlin Magic and Bwana light up Hawaii’s summer season as the big fish arrive in force

Kailua-Kona’s iconic big-game arena welcomes a reinvigorated Pacific Cup, blending tradition, skill, and international competition under The Marlin Group’s new leadership

The Lazy Marlin Hunt and Lure Makers Challenge launch the 2026 HMTS

A year-round blue marlin fishery, nearshore deep water and a rich heritage of record-breaking giants make Kona the premier destination for granders in the Pacific
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