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Better Weather Brings Bigger Action on Day 2 of the Huk Big Fish Classic

By Katie Ruskey2 min read

Better Weather Brings Bigger Action on Day 2 of the Huk Big Fish Classic
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Better Weather Brings Bigger Action on Day 2 of the Huk Big Fish Classic

After a windy opening day kept much of the fleet at the dock, Mother Nature finally cooperated on Day 2 of the 2026 Huk Big Fish Classic. The wind laid down overnight, giving anglers much more favorable offshore conditions and bringing plenty more boats back to the scales at Talbot Street.

Leading the Pack

Huk Big Fish Classic, Ocean City, Maryland Tournament
The leaderboard is constantly turning over at The Huk Big Fish Classic here in Ocean City, Maryland.

Leading the way in the Basic A & B Division is Reel Estate, whose impressive 92-pound yellowfin tuna now sits atop the leaderboard. Husevo holds second place with an 84.5-pound bluefin tuna, while Turn Me Loose rounds out the top three with a 75.5-pound bluefin tuna.

In the B2 Division, El Jefe jumped into first place with a 73-pound bluefin tuna, earning an estimated $18,000 payday. Little Limits sits in second with a 71.5-pound bluefin, currently worth approximately $7,000. Restless Lady rounds out the top three in the B2 category with a 70.5-pound dolphin.

Biting Billfish

Huk Big Fish Classis, Ocean City Maryland, Tournament
The scales at Talbot Street are a buzz with news of fish coming in from The Atlantic!

On the billfish side, Ro Sham Bo currently leads the White Marlin Release category and is projected to take home around $7,000.

One category that remains completely up for grabs is the Ladies White Marlin Release Division. With one final day of fishing remaining, there's still plenty of opportunity for a female angler to make a run at the leaderboard. Come on, ladies—I'm rooting for you!

Last Day to Weigh

Huk Classic, Tournament, Ocean City, Maryland, The Angler, Happy Hour
The Angler offers daily happy hour with 2 for 1 specials that you don't want to miss out on.

The tournament wraps up today, and all signs point to an exciting finish. With the final boats returning from offshore, spectators can expect the busiest afternoon of the weekend as teams bring their catches to the scales in hopes of climbing the leaderboard before the tournament closes.

The scales open at 4 p.m. on Talbot Street, and everyone is invited to come down and experience the excitement. Grab a cocktail, enjoy dinner at The Angler, chug a duck at MR Ducks, and watch the final fish of the 2026 Huk Big Fish Classic hit the scales. With tournament champions still to be crowned, the last day promises to be one you won't want to miss.

About Katie Ruskey

Katie Ruskey is a local author, splitting her time between Baltimore and Ocean City. Her debut fiction novel, Marlin Week, was released in August 2022 based on three captains that fish in the infamous White Marlin Open. Her first children's book, The A B Seas of Ocean City, Maryland takes young readers on a tour of OC. For more information on how to purchase her books, visit her website www.kruskeyauthor.com or follow her on IG/FB at Katherine Ruskey Author.

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