The 35TH Annual
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!
2021 – Schedule of Events
August 12th Registration- Details to Come!
August 13th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing FRIDAY
August 14th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing SATURDAY
August 15th 7AM to 4PM – Fishing SUNDAY
For an old fashioned (printable) 2021 Big Island Marlin Tournament Cash/Check Entry Form click here: 2021 BIMT Cash
For 2021 Big Island Marlin Tournament Rules as of 8/8/2021 click here: 2021 BIMT Rules JB 2.1 Draft
Follow the links below to access the HMT Series General Rules. To register, please download and complete the Team Entry Form as well as the Liability & Publicity Waiver. Then select a payment form according to your preferred method of payment. Mahalo.
2021 HMTS General Rules | 2021 HMTS Team Entry | 2021 HMTS Liability and Publicity Release
| CREDIT CARD – Register Online: Big Island |
CASH/CHECK – Register Online: Big Island |
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:
1st Place – Marlin Magic II
BIMT Champion, Capt. Marlin Parker with the BIMT Perpetual Trophy!
2nd Place – Bwana
Capt. Teddy Hoogs and Bwana angler/owner Craig Lindner Jr. with their second place marlin.
3rd Place – Ihu Nui
Wahine Angler Michelle Amador stands with her fish and crew of Ihu Nui, earning Third Place honors.
4th Largest Marlin – Waiopai
Chip Wagner caught the 4th largest marlin of the BIMT but Team Waiopai finished out of the money. Dang it!
2019 BIMT Final Results: 2019 BIMT Final Payout
2019 BIMT Final Catch Log: 2019 BIMT Final Radio Log
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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