The Kona Kick Off

Dates: June 27 – 29, 2026

As the highly anticipated kickoff to the summer season, the Kona Kick Off is a competitively priced “four flags” tournament that splits the base pot between the largest marlin, ahi, ono and mahi. Additional optional jackpots for all four species, along with marlin tag points, create multiple ways for teams to win.

Schedule

Saturday June 27, 2026 — REGISTRATION & CAPTAINS MEETING
1PM – 3PM: Early Registration at Fuel Dock office
4PM: Final registration & Captains’ Meeting with Kuleana Rum Bar & entertainment at Hawaii Big
Game Fishing Club
5PM: 100% refund from Base Entry withdrawal deadline*
6PM: Official briefing
8PM: Clubhouse registration deadline*
10:30PM: Final registration withdrawal deadline*

Sunday, June 28, 2026 — FISHING DAY 1
6AM: Boats allowed to leave Honokohau Harbor
6:15AM – 8AM: Last minute Optional Additions at Fuel Dock
6:15AM – 8:30AM: Visual check-out of vessels leaving harbor.
8:30AM: Start Fishing ANYWHERE!
4:30PM: Stop Fishing
6PM: Dock Time deadline — all boats inside Honokohau Harbor*
6:30PM: Deadline for release video submissions*

Monday, June 29, 2026 — FISHING DAY 2 & AWARDS BANQUET
6:15AM – 7AM: Visual check-out of vessels leaving harbor.
7AM: Start Fishing SHOTGUN START!
4PM: Stop Fishing
5PM: Awards Banquet with Dinner & Kuleana Rum Bar at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club
6PM: Dock Time deadline — all boats inside Honokohau Harbor*
6:30PM: Deadline for release video submissions*
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:
$772.50

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 Kona Kick Off Rules also apply.