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

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

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

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

Fleet of 20 teams battle through slow fishing in the famed Kona waters

A celebration of Hawaiian lure-making history and modern-day tournaments sees strong fishing and tight competition

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

A tight leaderboard and strong competition defined this July 4th showdown in Kona

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

With new ownership and a legacy nearly 40 years strong, Kona’s premier big-game fishing series launches in June with renewed momentum

The 2025 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series kicked off with the Lazy Marlin Hunt, as 13 boats tagged 44 marlin amid high anticipation

Visiting angler lands 1076-pound blue marlin aboard Maverick

Angler lands 760-pound blue marlin after it slams into boat

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

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

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

Fleet of 20 teams battle through slow fishing in the famed Kona waters

A celebration of Hawaiian lure-making history and modern-day tournaments sees strong fishing and tight competition

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

A tight leaderboard and strong competition defined this July 4th showdown in Kona

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

With new ownership and a legacy nearly 40 years strong, Kona’s premier big-game fishing series launches in June with renewed momentum

The 2025 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series kicked off with the Lazy Marlin Hunt, as 13 boats tagged 44 marlin amid high anticipation

Visiting angler lands 1076-pound blue marlin aboard Maverick

Angler lands 760-pound blue marlin after it slams into boat
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