THE 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
June 23rd Registration – Details to come!
June 24th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing SATURDAY
June 25th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing SUNDAY
We are currently reviewing all of our 2023 Rules.
For reference only, to view our 2022 Kona Kick Off Rules, click here: 2022 KKO Rules
For reference only, to access our 2022 HMTS General Rules, please click here: 2022 HMTS General Rules
To register, please download and complete the necessary forms listed below, then select a payment form according to your preferred method of payment. Mahalo.
ALL Entries (both online and paper) require Team Entry Forms, as well as two Liability Waivers.
To fill out our Team Entry Form, click here: Team Entry Forms.
To fill out our Liability Waivers, click here: Liability Releases.
To pay with cash or check:
For a downloadable old fashioned paper Entry Form, please click here: 2023 KKO Cash
We are not currently taking Online Credit Card Entries. Thank you for understanding.
All HMTS Tournaments abide by the International Game Fishing Association’s International Angling Rules – Rules for Fishing in Fresh and Salt Water. A copy of these rules is supplied to each team prior to fishing and is also available HERE.
2019:
Kick Off Winner:
Grady Mulberry with crew and ‘ohana of Marlin Magic II with the fish that started off a STREAK!
For the 2019 Kona Kickoff Payout, click here: 2019 KKO Final Payout
We will be updating this page with forms, rules, and other tournament updates in the near future, so please check back often. Mahalo.
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