Aloha, HBGFC Community — and Congratulations to Team Maverick!
The Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club is alive, well, and growing — and we’re excited to share a quick update and welcome your input.
We just wrapped up the 22nd Annual Neal Isaacs Rock n Reel Hawaiian Open. Congratulations to Team Maverick for landing the winning marlin at 631.5 lbs and taking home the Big Check. Mahalo to all participating teams, sponsors, and volunteers who made the tournament a success.
Our club remains 100% volunteer-run, and every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our clubhouse and community. We're actively planning upcoming events and improvements — so whether you're a longtime member or new to the club, we’d love to hear your ideas and see you on the water.
Team Maverick with the 2025
Rock n Reel winning fish and the BIG Check
Save the Date: December 31, 2025 — New Year's Eve Tournament
Get ready for a No Sonar, Jungle Rules throwdown to close out the year. Entry is just $350, with four flag sides and a minimum qualifying marlin weight of 300 lbs. More details coming soon.
Tight lines,
— The HBGFC Board
2024/2025 HBGFC Highlights
Clubhouse Infrastructure
BLNR/DLNR/DOBOR clubhouse rental reduction to $40 a month (prior rent was $1,1212.50) under HRS 171.43.1 BLNR non-profit nominal rent.
April 1st, we executed a 10-year long term lease for the clubhouse with DLNR
Upgraded the DSL wire internet connection to Fiber
Upgraded the wireless router with a Mesh system to increase internet coverage on clubhouse property
Installed a Ring Camera system, and immediately decreased our cat population
Installed all new ceiling fans
Installed shelving and storage containers in the storage container
Community Support
HBGFC hosted over twenty Celebrations of Life
HBGFC hosts over 100 substance abuse programs for Alcoholics Anonymous
Donated $5,000 to the WHEA Scholarship Fund for continued educational marine college degrees
Donated $2,500 to the Wild Oceans Kona Project which is studying marlin spawning and migration in Hawaii
Donated $2,400 to 'Ewalu Industries Ke Kai Ola (monk seal hospital high school internships)
Donated $2,350 to the Bring Oa Hind Home GoFundMe
Donated $1,000 and the Clubhouse to Keiki First Tournament
HBGFC Clubhouse Rock n Reel 2025