The 2021 White Marlin Open is just a few weeks away, and organizers are preparing for a record year. The pandemic upended plans last summer, and the tournament made countless modifications. Now, there is a feeling of normalcy and relief as people can freely enjoy the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament in the White Marlin Capital of the World. Founded by Jim Motsko in 1974, the White Marlin Open has evolved but stayed true to its mission of world-class fishing over its 48-year history.
The tournament will run from August 2 through 6, and hundreds of boats from across the globe will arrive in Ocean City for a chance to hook record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and sharks. With prizes totaling $6.8 million in 2020, the fish caught in this tournament are truly life-changing.
For those unfamiliar with the contest’s format, there are a few basic rules. Boaters can pick three out of the five tournament days to go fishing with as many anglers as they would like to have. An entry fee of $1,450 earns registrants a spot in the tournament and qualifies them for $50,000 in guaranteed prize money. Numerous added entry levels are available depending on anglers’ budgets. Fishing begins early in the day at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 3:30 p.m.
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