The White Marlin Open, the world’s largest offshore billfishing tournament, will return to Ocean City next week for its 51st year.
On Monday morning, thousands of folks will get up before 4 a.m. to head to the inlet to watch the vessels heading out to the fishing canyons in search of the billfish that could make millionaires.
Throughout the week, from Aug. 5-9, anglers will have a chance to reel in white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish or dolphin to secure some of the $10.5 million in estimated prize money this season.
“We work very hard year-round to put on a world class event for both our participants and our spectators,” said Sasha Motsko, one of the tournament directors. “We are thrilled and humbled that we are able to continue on with the event my father started over 50 years ago and look forward to another great year.”
As per tradition, hundreds of spectators will gather at the Ocean City inlet early Monday morning, Aug. 5, to watch participating boats head out to sea for the first of five fishing days. This year, directors expect more than 400 boats and over 3,500 anglers to compete in the tournament.
“At this time, we have well over 100 boats pre-registered,” Motsko said.
I hope to see plenty of Trump 2024 flags on the boats.
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