OCEAN CITY — For the 49th year, Ocean City will once again become the epicenter of the sportfishing universe next week when thousands of anglers and tens of thousands of spectators cram into the resort for the return of the prestigious White Marlin Open.
For 48 years, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been one of the highlights of the summer, a sort of crescendo before the gradual downward slide into mid-August and the end of another summer season. Last year, 444 boats and roughly 3,500 anglers participated in the annual event, with a record $9.2 million in prize money doled out to the winners in several categories, including $3.2 million for first place in the signature white marlin category.
After some solid fishing during last weekend’s Huk Big Fish Classic hosted at Talbot Street, the stage is set for what could be a memorable tournament, which gets underway on Monday. Boats can fish three out of the five days, Aug. 8-12.
Great drinking week in West O coming. Most wont yonder over the bridge, too much of a hassle. Weather looks ok, drinking and a great week indeed. Thankfully know folks at harbor isle.
Stay safe
Just a Game for the Rich & Wealthy to Play !!!
Yes it is and there is nothing more fun to watch is the rich and wealthy drunk. Its a great week of people watching in West O and most spend lots and LOTS of $$$$$$.
Boats are making their way back – time to head to the Harbour Isle. Some of us have VIP wrist bands because we know and are nice to the Rich and Wealthy!
Again they bring in lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and are normal people too. Just made better choices!
HAHAHA. We are watching the PSA that Rickie did earlier…to open up WMO. Wonder how many takes it took! He has a HUK extra big shirt on. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Haven’t seen him yet – Weigh in is officially open – 4pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Poor folks can’t participate in such an expensive excursion !!!!
Just for the wealthy buisnessmen to have another Write-off !!!!
Screw Ocean City it’s only for the very affluent, they could care less about the poor.