World-renowned billfish tournament returns to Kona
KAILUA-KONA — After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-related circumstances and post-pandemic expenses, the world-famous Hawaiian International Bill...
KAILUA-KONA — After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-related circumstances and post-pandemic expenses, the world-famous Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) will return tfor its 61st year, starting today. Drawing many of the top big-game fishing teams from every corner of the globe, anglers will compete for some of the largest billfish in the Pacific Ocean just off of Kailua Pier — including Pacific blue marlin, striped marlin, black marlin and broadbill swordfish. Fishermen from countries such as China, Germany, Kenya, New Zealand, Guam, Marshall Islands and American Samoa have traveled to partake in the historical outing.