Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament 07/20/2009 - 07/24/2009

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of this storied fishing tournament, in which teams from Hawai‘i, the U.S. and around the world compete for five days to catch prized Pacific blue marlin and win the coveted HIBT’s Governor’s Trophy (no cash prizes are given).

Most marlin caught are tagged and released to promote conservation.

Kona's fishing reputation was built 50 years ago when Peter S. Fithian founded the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT).

Since then, HIBT has earned its iconic status in big-game fishing tournaments and is known as the grandfather of all big game fishing tournaments.

This invitational tournament is built upon honor, prestige and strict adherence to International Game Fish Association rules for world records.

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