“Five Days in August” documentary shows another side of the White Marlin Open
February 4, 2019
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“Five Days in August” documentary shows another side of the White Marlin Open

At the White Marlin Open, Ocean City’s famous annual fishing tournament — the largest billfish tournament in the world, in fact — hundreds of fishermen compete for millions…

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Creature Feature: Ocean City, White Marlin Capital of the World
July 27, 2018
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Creature Feature: Ocean City, White Marlin Capital of the World

Get your rods, reels and tackles ready — The White Marlin Open returns for its 45th year August 6 – 10, with purse money expected to exceed $5…

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Millions on the Line as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament Returns
July 21, 2015
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Millions on the Line as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament Returns

Since the great storm of 1933, Ocean City, Md has grown into the “White Marlin Capital of the World.” The storm severed the reef connecting Ocean City and Assateague,…

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16 looks at the World’s Biggest Bill Fish Tournament (16 photos)
June 29, 2015
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16 looks at the World’s Biggest Bill Fish Tournament (16 photos)

The White Marlin Open in Ocean City Md takes place at Harbor Island Marina at 14th Street and the Bay.  Check out Ocean City’s Famous White Marlin Open…

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Bayliss reels in top marlin, $1.29 million
August 15, 2014
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Bayliss reels in top marlin, $1.29 million

(Aug. 15, 2014) Several white marlin were brought to the Harbour Island Marina, but after five days of fishing, only one met the White Marlin Open weight and…

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After three days, no qualifying blue or white marlin
August 8, 2014
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After three days, no qualifying blue or white marlin

(Aug. 8, 2014) After three days of weigh-ins, at the close of the Harbour Island Marina scale Wednesday night, no qualifying white or blue marlin had been boated…

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Inlet popular spot to watch boats
August 1, 2014
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Inlet popular spot to watch boats

(Aug. 1, 2014) Thousands of fishing enthusiasts and spectators are expected to stop by Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street for the daily weigh-ins of the 41st annual…

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White Marlin Open kicks off Monday, runs through Friday
August 1, 2014
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White Marlin Open kicks off Monday, runs through Friday

(Aug. 1, 2014) Monday, Aug. 4, is the first day of the 41st annual White Marlin Open, one of the largest billfish tournaments in the world. Fishing will…

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Big money up for grabs in WMO
August 1, 2014
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Big money up for grabs in WMO

(Aug. 1, 2014) The excitement is building as boat captains, their crews and spectators anticipate the start of the 2014 White Marlin Open. Competition will begin Monday and…

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White marlin weighing 83 lbs, takes top honors
August 16, 2013
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White marlin weighing 83 lbs, takes top honors

(Aug. 16, 2013) Several qualifying marlin where brought to the Harbour Island Marina scale, and after five days of fishing, an 83-pound white held the top spot in…

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