Kona’s Late Show
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Dates: July 8 – 12, 2027
Patterned after the classic Skins Game PGA golf tournament, the Skins Marlin Derby’s base purse is available each fishing day to the largest marlin weighing 500 pounds or more. If no one catches marlin of that size, the day’s purse rolls over and is added to the next day’s purse. Additional jackpots are available for tagged marlin.
Thursday, July 8, 2027
(in conjunction with Kona Throw Down Awards)
Final Registration & Captain’s Meeting
Friday, July 9, 2027 – Sunday, July 11, 2027
Fishing Days (3)
Monday, July 12, 2027
Awards Banquet
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:
$3,090.00
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 Skins Marlin Derby Rules also apply.
HMTS 2027 Schedule
Check out past winners, highlights and updates from the Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series.
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Kona’s summer season continues with trophy fish, razor-thin finishes and more than $1 million in payouts
Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up