It’s a Wrap Tournament

Dates: August 28 – 31, 2026

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, 2026 — REGISTRATION & CAPTAINS MEETING
(in conjunction with Big Island Marlin
Tournament awards)
1PM – 3PM: Early Registration at Fuel Dock office
4PM: Final registration & Captains’ Meeting at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
5PM: 100% refund from Base Entry withdrawal deadline*
6:30PM: Official briefing
8PM: Clubhouse registration deadline*
10:30PM: Final registration withdrawal deadline*

Saturday August 29, 2026 — FISHING DAY 1
6:15AM – 6:45AM: Last minute Optional Addition at Fuel Dock
6:15AM – 7AM: Visual check-out of vessels leaving harbor.
7AM: Start Fishing SHOTGUN START!
4PM: Stop Fishing
6PM: All boats inside Honokohau Harbor*
6:30PM: T&R video submission deadline*

Sunday August 30, 2026 — FISHING DAY 2
6:15AM – 7AM: Visual check-out of vessels leaving harbor.
7AM: Start Fishing SHOTGUN START!
4PM: Stop Fishing
6PM: All boats inside Honokohau Harbor*
6:30PM: T&R video submission deadline*

Monday August 31, 2026 — FISHING DAY 3 & AWARDS BANQUET
(including SERIES Awards)
6:15AM – 7AM: Visual check-out of vessels leaving harbor.
7AM: Start Fishing SHOTGUN START!
4PM: Stop Fishing
5PM: Awards Banquet at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
6PM: All boats inside Honokohau Harbor*
6:30PM: T&R video submission deadline*
7PM: Awards Presentation & Giveaway Drawings

* Please read through the rules to see specifics for timeline items

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.