
2026 Tournament Season Kicks off in Kona
The Lazy Marlin Hunt and Lure Makers Challenge launch the 2026 HMTS

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

From a life-changing blue marlin to a million-dollar season, the story behind Tantrum’s unforgettable year in Kona

Rising participation, record payouts, and legendary performances highlight a transformative season as The Marlin Group ushers the HMTS into its next chapter

The 2026 Pacific Cup will take place August 9-15 in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

From blue marlin and ahi tuna to camaraderie and culture, anglers experienced the best of Hawaii during a 10-day Marlin Expedition in Kona

Bomboy Llanes shares about his roots, the pursuit of grander marlin, and his vision for the future of Kona’s legendary sportfishing culture

Tantrum runs away with series title, winning final leg despite tough fishing

Wild Oceans and partners create the largest multispecies Pacific larval billfish dataset

Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford receive massive payday, sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the series enters the final stretch

The second event in the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series is highlighted by strong fishing and a renewed energy

The Marlin Group unveils a series of strategic updates in anticipation of an action-packed summer of sportfishing

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

From a life-changing blue marlin to a million-dollar season, the story behind Tantrum’s unforgettable year in Kona

Rising participation, record payouts, and legendary performances highlight a transformative season as The Marlin Group ushers the HMTS into its next chapter

The 2026 Pacific Cup will take place August 9-15 in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

From blue marlin and ahi tuna to camaraderie and culture, anglers experienced the best of Hawaii during a 10-day Marlin Expedition in Kona

Bomboy Llanes shares about his roots, the pursuit of grander marlin, and his vision for the future of Kona’s legendary sportfishing culture

Tantrum runs away with series title, winning final leg despite tough fishing

Wild Oceans and partners create the largest multispecies Pacific larval billfish dataset

Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford receive massive payday, sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the series enters the final stretch

The second event in the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series is highlighted by strong fishing and a renewed energy

The Marlin Group unveils a series of strategic updates in anticipation of an action-packed summer of sportfishing
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