Catch a 250lb blue marlin before 9:00am. Missed a white and got wahooed all over the spread but never came tight. No Worries, had a blast fishing with Howard, Ryan, Josh, Jimmy and the ladies crew of the Fin-esse. Good enough for third place in the OC marlin club Heels and Reels Tournament.

Blue Marlin came up on the short rigger big bait behind the Squidnation Black Squid Teaser. Popped off after a minute. Playo Howard makes a turn and the fish mauls the right long dink bait. Lady angler does a great job on the dink rod fighting the blue and Howard's cockpit drenching chase.

Always a fun day on the water with this crew.

Bring on the WMO - gonna be blast!