4th Annual Kona Classic Fishing Tournament
| The Kona Classic is the first event of the 6 official fishing competitions making up the Kona Marlin Tournament Series. Series Prizes include a free entry into the Lahaina Jackpot Tournament for the team catching the largest marlin of the series. Tournaments included in the series are the Kona Classic on May 13-14, the Big Island Invitational Marlin Tournament on June 14-18, the Firecracker Open Marlin Tournament on July 1-2, the Skins Marlin Derby on July 7-9, the August Moon Billfish Tournament August 7-12, and the Okoe Bay Rendezvous XII on September 7-10. |
The Kona Classic is run "Local Style" with 2 fishing days, Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14. There is a gathering on Friday evening for team registration and a briefing of the rules, etc. The gathering and the awards party on Sunday night will both be held at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club House at Honokohau Harbor. Food and drink will be available at both functions. There will be prize money for the largest Marlin, Ahi, Ono and Mahi Mahi as well as optional entry levels that teams may also enter in addition to these basic categories. Total available prize money for the 1999 Kona Classic was $25,632.00. Entry Fee: $350 for team of 4 anglers and 2 crew (additional anglers $50 each) |
For more information and/or and entry form please email Sportfish Hawaii at sportfish@hawaii.rr.com and we'll pass along your request to the tournament organizers.