ROCK 'N REEL HAWAIIAN OPEN
June 10th - 12th, 2022 - Kona, Hawaii
You are invited to come join the fun and excitement of the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club's 19th Annual Neal's Rock 'n Reel Hawaiian Open! There will be two days of great fishing on the calm Kona coast waters. Optional entry categories are available, small to large, for those who feel lucky.
You are invited to come join the fun and excitement of the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club's 19th Annual Neal's Rock 'n Reel Hawaiian Open! There will be two days of great fishing on the calm Kona coast waters. Optional entry categories are available, small to large, for those who feel lucky.
2022 FISHING DATES: JUNE 11th & 12th
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| 2022 Rock N Reel-- Entry Forms |
We have made some changes to our rules. Please take some time to read over them before entering our tournament to ensure you have the best experience!
To view our full 2022 Rock N Reel Rules, please click on "Download File" below:
To view our full 2022 Rock N Reel Rules, please click on "Download File" below:
| 2022 Rock N Reel-- Rules |
Dates: June 10 – 12, 2022
Entry Fee:
$750 per boat/team (80% payout). Boat/team consists of 4 anglers and 2 crew. Additional anglers over 4 (up to 6 total) will be $25 per person.
Optional Entries:
All boat/teams must be entered in the tournament to participate in the Optional Entries (see Awards for Optional Entry Fees).
Registration and Packet Pick-Up:
At least one member, preferably the captain from each team, must register prior to “Start Fishing” of the tournament. Registration location will be at the HBGFC club house from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2022. Any pre-registered teams should check in at the HBGFC club house during this time for confirmation and to receive their packets. NO registration will be accepted after 8:00 pm on June 10th.
Briefing:
No official briefing will be given, however any questions that you have may be asked and answered at the tournament registration on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the HBGFC club house.
Food and Awards:
Sunday, June 12, 2022 there will be pupus and refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm at the HBGFC club house, with awards to follow. The winners will receive giant checks and the Grand Champion Fishing Team will get a plaque on the Neal Isaac's Rock N Reel perpetual trophy.
Fishing Days and Start/Stop Times:
The fishing days are Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2022. The Start/Stop times will be announced on the radio. Start fishing is 7:00 am (GREEN BUOY START BOTH DAYS), stop fishing 3:00 pm, dock time is 6:00 pm on both days. Teams with fish to weigh or released fish to qualify may NOT have any lines in water after 3:00 PM.
General Rules and Issues:
IGFA Rules will apply to all catches. All IGFA line classes, up to 130 pound, will be treated equally.
Only fish caught on rod and reel, trolling or drift fishing, will qualify. Live bait may not be passed between boats, and cannot be caught prior to the start of fishing. Live bait and dead bait must be rigged with circle hooks only. Lures can be rigged with conventional hooks.
Entry Fee:
$750 per boat/team (80% payout). Boat/team consists of 4 anglers and 2 crew. Additional anglers over 4 (up to 6 total) will be $25 per person.
Optional Entries:
All boat/teams must be entered in the tournament to participate in the Optional Entries (see Awards for Optional Entry Fees).
Registration and Packet Pick-Up:
At least one member, preferably the captain from each team, must register prior to “Start Fishing” of the tournament. Registration location will be at the HBGFC club house from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2022. Any pre-registered teams should check in at the HBGFC club house during this time for confirmation and to receive their packets. NO registration will be accepted after 8:00 pm on June 10th.
Briefing:
No official briefing will be given, however any questions that you have may be asked and answered at the tournament registration on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the HBGFC club house.
Food and Awards:
Sunday, June 12, 2022 there will be pupus and refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm at the HBGFC club house, with awards to follow. The winners will receive giant checks and the Grand Champion Fishing Team will get a plaque on the Neal Isaac's Rock N Reel perpetual trophy.
Fishing Days and Start/Stop Times:
The fishing days are Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2022. The Start/Stop times will be announced on the radio. Start fishing is 7:00 am (GREEN BUOY START BOTH DAYS), stop fishing 3:00 pm, dock time is 6:00 pm on both days. Teams with fish to weigh or released fish to qualify may NOT have any lines in water after 3:00 PM.
General Rules and Issues:
IGFA Rules will apply to all catches. All IGFA line classes, up to 130 pound, will be treated equally.
Only fish caught on rod and reel, trolling or drift fishing, will qualify. Live bait may not be passed between boats, and cannot be caught prior to the start of fishing. Live bait and dead bait must be rigged with circle hooks only. Lures can be rigged with conventional hooks.
SCORING
This is a Total Points Team Tournament.
Total points accumulated through both days of the tournament will determine the Grand Champion Fishing
This is a Total Points Team Tournament.
- Boated Marlin 400 pounds and over are eligible for points, 1 point per pound
- Boated Ahi 100 pounds and over are eligible for points, 3 points per pound, over 100 pounds (110 pound ahi = 30 points). Total of three (3) ahi per team allowed.
- Boated Mahimahi 25 pounds and over are eligible for points. 1 point per pound, over 25 pounds (30 pound mahimahi = 5 points).
- Boated Ono 25 pounds and over are eligible for points. 1 point per pound, over 25 pounds
- Tagged and released Blue or Black Marlin = 250 points.
- Tagged and released Striped Marlin, Sailfish or Spearfish = 50 points.
Total points accumulated through both days of the tournament will determine the Grand Champion Fishing
BASE ENTRY
CASH AWARDS:
80% payout of the base entry fee.
Based on 50 teams. $30,000
Most Tagged & Released Points – 10% = $3,000
Balance = $27,000
1st Place Team – 50% = $13,500
2nd Place Team – 25% = $6,750
3rd Place Team – 15% = $4,050
4th Place Team – 10% = $2,700
OPTIONAL ENTRIES
90% payout of the optional entry fees.
THE MOST POINTS OF THE DAY:
(If you are entering Dailies, you must enter both days.)
$100 Daily Entry Fee = $200 Total Entry Fee
$300 Daily Entry Fee = $600 Total Entry Fee
$500 Daily Entry Fee = $1000 Total Entry Fee
$1000 Daily Entry Fee = $2000 Total Entry Fee
THE LARGEST MARLIN OF THE DAY:
(If you are entering Dailies, you must enter both days.)
$100 Daily Entry Fee = $200 Total Entry Fee
$300 Daily Entry Fee = $600 Total Entry Fee
$500 Daily Entry Fee = $1000 Total Entry Fee
$1000 Daily Entry Fee = $2000 Total Entry Fee
MERCHANDISE PRIZES:
Largest Marlin – TBD
Largest Ahi – TBD
Largest Mahimahi – TBD
Largest Ono – TBD
Most Tag & Released Points – TBD
CASH AWARDS:
80% payout of the base entry fee.
Based on 50 teams. $30,000
Most Tagged & Released Points – 10% = $3,000
Balance = $27,000
1st Place Team – 50% = $13,500
2nd Place Team – 25% = $6,750
3rd Place Team – 15% = $4,050
4th Place Team – 10% = $2,700
OPTIONAL ENTRIES
90% payout of the optional entry fees.
THE MOST POINTS OF THE DAY:
(If you are entering Dailies, you must enter both days.)
$100 Daily Entry Fee = $200 Total Entry Fee
$300 Daily Entry Fee = $600 Total Entry Fee
$500 Daily Entry Fee = $1000 Total Entry Fee
$1000 Daily Entry Fee = $2000 Total Entry Fee
THE LARGEST MARLIN OF THE DAY:
(If you are entering Dailies, you must enter both days.)
$100 Daily Entry Fee = $200 Total Entry Fee
$300 Daily Entry Fee = $600 Total Entry Fee
$500 Daily Entry Fee = $1000 Total Entry Fee
$1000 Daily Entry Fee = $2000 Total Entry Fee
MERCHANDISE PRIZES:
Largest Marlin – TBD
Largest Ahi – TBD
Largest Mahimahi – TBD
Largest Ono – TBD
Most Tag & Released Points – TBD
A Big MAHALO to our
2022 Rock 'n Reel Sponsors:
-The Billfish Foundation
-Ola Brew
-Penn Reels
-Royal Kona Resort
-S. Tokunaga Store
-Tantrum Lures
-VIP Mortgage
2022 Rock 'n Reel Sponsors:
-The Billfish Foundation
-Ola Brew
-Penn Reels
-Royal Kona Resort
-S. Tokunaga Store
-Tantrum Lures
-VIP Mortgage