TOURNAMENT FISHING SCHEDULE
LAZY MARLIN HUNT
https://konatournaments.com/lazy-marlin-hunt
Celebrating the BIG GIRLS of spring!
2023 marks our 4th Annual Lazy Marlin Hunt!
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday March 23rd Registration — 5PM at HBGFC Clubhouse
Friday March 24th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Saturday March 25th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday March 25th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
THE KONA KICKOFF
https://konatournaments.com/kona-kick-off
The Kona Kick Off is the Second Event in the 2023 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series.
It kicks off our Summer Season!
A “Four Flags” tournament, the Largest Marlin earns 40% of the Base Purse.
The Largest Ahi, Ono and Mahi each earn 20% of the Base Purse.
There are Optional Daily Entries as well.
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday June 23rd Registration
Saturday June 24th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday June 25th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
FIRECRACKER OPEN
https://konatournaments.com/firecracker-open
Kona’s signature “Big Game” Tournament that scores Ahi and Marlin points for the Base Purse.
Optional Categories for the Largest Marlin and Ahi of Each Day, for both days of this Two Day Tournament.
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday June 30th Registration —
Saturday July 1st 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday July 2nd 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
KONA THROW DOWN
https://konatournaments.com/kona-throw-down
The Single Largest Marlin of the Tournament will be Winner Take All of the purse from the Base Entry division.
There are TWO Winner Take All Categories to “Throw Down!”
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday July 3rd Registration —
Tuesday July 4th 8:30AM to 4:30PM – Fishing
Wednesday July 5th 7:00AM to 4:00PM – Fishing
Thursday July 6th 7:00AM to 4:00PM – Fishing
BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP
https://bluemarlinworldcup.com/
ONE DAY, ONE WINNER!
JULY 4TH, 2023
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Big Blue Challenge: Entry in the Big Blue Challenge is optional, and all Tournament Rules will apply. The winning BBC Participant will be the BBC Participant catching the largest blue marlin weighing 500 pounds or more. The BBC is a winner take all event with prize money equal to 80% of the total BBC entry fees (the “BBC Prize Money”). The BBC Prize Money will be distributed to the “Payee” designated in writing by Participant. If there is no BBC winner, 80% of the BBC entry fees will be refunded. BBC Prize money and refunds, if any, however, may be further reduced by any costs and expenses incurred by IGI arising out of any claims or litigation relating to the BBC or the Tournament.
THE SKINS MARLIN DERBY
https://konatournaments.com/skins-marlin-derby
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday July 6th Registration —
Friday July 7th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Saturday July 8th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday July 9th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
THE HAWAII LURE MAKERS CHALLENGE (The ISLAND GIRL is AVAILABLE)
https://konatournaments.com/hawaii-lure-makers-challenge
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday July 13th Registration —
Friday July 14th 8:30AM to 4:30PM – Fishing
Saturday July 15th 7:00AM to 4:00PM – Fishing
Sunday July 16th 7:00AM to 4:00PM – Fishing
BIG ISLAND MARLIN TOURNAMENT (The ISLAND GIRL is AVAILABLE)
https://konatournaments.com/big-island-marlin-tournament
The event that started it all off in 1986.
The BIMT was the very first high stakes, big game tournament in Hawaii to pay a cash purse that was outlined in Black and White and adhered to (really)! It was the first to pay cash for tag and release.
The Base Entry pays the Top Three Largest Marlin!
Optionals pay Most Points and Largest Marlin per Day!
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday Aug 17th Registration —
Friday Aug 18th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Saturday Aug 19th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday Aug 20th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
IT’S A WRAP (The ISLAND GIRL is AVAILABLE)
https://konatournaments.com/its-a-wrap
2023 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday Sep 14th Registration —
Friday Sep 15th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Saturday Sep 16th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
Sunday Sep 17th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing
BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP - PAST WINNERS
YEAR ANGLER HOMETOWN BOAT LOCATION WEIGHT (POUNDS)
2023 *BBC Tim Lemman ------ APEX Kona 834.5 lbs.
2022 Sergei Sitnikov ------ My Victoria Cape Verde 950 lbs.
2022 *BBC Mike Lee ------ Done Deal Gulf of Mexico 586.5 lbs.
2021 Manuel Rodrigues ------ Blue Hunter Cape Verde 1,053 lbs.
2020 Olaf Grimkowski ------ La Onda Mila Cape Verde 964 lbs.
2019 Craig Watson Melbourne, Australia Sorted Madeira 541.2 lbs.
2018 Derek Escalera Hawaii Trouble Maker Kona 760.5 lbs.
2017 Wilks Hammock Pensacola Done Deal Gulf of Mexico 600 lbs.
2016 Mark Rideout United Kingdom Blue Makaira Madeira 983 lbs.
2016 *BBC Stephanie Choate Key West Reel Addiction Bermuda 625 lbs.
2015 Anthony Johnson Davie, FL Pesca Grossa Madeira 652 lbs.
2014 Stephanie Choate Miami Beach, FL Huntress Kona 656 lbs.
2013 Kevin Gaylord Wrightsville Beach, NC Blank Check Bermuda 668 lbs.
2012 Glen Astwood Bermuda Queen Of Hearts Bermuda 768 lbs.
2011 Scott Shaw Hawaii MAUI JIM Kona 729 lbs.
2011 *BBC Curt Fujimoto Hawaii SEA GENIE Kona 525.5 lbs.
2010 Chris Brand Portugal Happy Hooker Cape Verde 1,097 lbs.
2009 Stefan Olson Bermuda WOUND UP Bermuda 865 lbs.
2008 Michael Corbino Sarasota, FL IHU NUI Kona 773.5 lbs.
2007 Lovintz Cann St. Davids Queen of Hearts Bermuda 728 lbs.
2006 Christopher Brand Cape Verde Happy Hooker Cape Verde 850 lbs.
2005 Geoffrey Redmond Bermuda Sea Scorpion Bermuda 712 lbs.
2004 Martin Estis Bermuda Tripleplay Bermuda 1,189 lbs.
2003 Jim Bullock Greensboro, NC Oppositional Bermuda 647 lbs.
2002 Weldon Douglas Fountain Hills, AZ Marlin Magic Kona 612 lbs.
2001 Ephrem Cloostermans Belgium Capri Azores 729 lbs.
2000 Curt Fujimoto Kailua-Kona Holly Ann Kona 633 lbs.
1999 Robert Gollahon King George, VA Southern Exposure N.C. Outer Banks 763 lbs.
1998 Rusty Arrnbreeht Richmond, TX The Hooker Cape Verde 458 lbs.
1997 Mike Day Rockville, MD Captivator Madeira 696 lbs.
1996 Steward Campbell Houston Chunda Madeira 673 lbs.
1995 Jess Miller England Freed-Em Madeira 953 lbs.
1994 Sue Vermillion Saratoga, CA Pacific Blue Kona 654 lbs.
1993 Don Hunt Bermuda Challenger Bermuda 1,195 lbs.
1992 Bill Holt San Francisco Maka Iwa Kona 487 lbs.
1991 Dom Siano Fort Pierce, FL Magic Costa Rica 763 lbs.
1990 Bill Boyle Honolulu No Problem Kona 612 lbs.
1989 Paul Davis Houston Magic Dragon Freeport, TX 544 lbs.
1988 Enrique Ricart Santo Domingo D.R. Mar-Y-Cristy St. Thomas 499 lbs.
1987 No Qualifying Marlin --- --- --- ---
1986 No Qualifying Marlin --- --- --- ---
1985 Tex Schramm Dallas Key Venture San Salvador 537 lbs.
PREMIER BLUE MARLIN WORLD CUP DESTINATIONS & VICTORIES
KAILUA-KONA HAWAII - 11
BERMUDA ISLANDS - 9
MADEIRA PORTUGAL - 6
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS - 6
Plan wisely for your enthusiastic Big Game Fishing venture!
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