Tantrum Triumphs with Back-to-Back Victories in Kona
Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the competitive series enters the final stretch
Dates: August 21 – 24, 2025
The event that started it all in 1986, the Big Island Marlin Tournament was the first high-stakes, big-game tournament in Hawaii to pay a cash purse. It was also the first to pay cash for tag and release. With a base entry that pays the top three largest marlin, and optionals for both points and size each day, there is plenty to compete for in this historic event.
Thursday, August 21
Early Registration – 1PM to 4:30PM at Honokohau Marina Office (Upstairs)
Final Registration & Kick-Off Party – 5PM to 7:30PM at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House
August 22, 23, & 24
Fishing — 7AM to 4PM
Sunday, August 24
Happy Hour – 5PM at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House
Awards Ceremony – 7PM at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House
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:
$2,781.00
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 Big Island Marlin Tournament Rules also apply.
HMTS 2025 Schedule
Check out past winners, highlights and updates from the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series.
Capt. Nick Durham and angler Jeffery Stafford sit atop the 2025 HMTS as the competitive series enters the final stretch
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