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37th Annual White Marlin Open Fishing Tournament ***

The 37th Annual White Marlin Open, the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament, is set to take place August 2-6, 2010 at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City, MD. Each year, over 300 boats vie for millions of dollars in prize money. Anglers fish for white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark. Cash prizes are also awarded for billfish releases. Named as one of Marlin Magazines 10 best billfish tournaments, the White Marlin Open is the best bang for your buck in the billfish tournament category. The basic entry fee is $1050 per boat which qualifies participants for the $50,000 guaranteed prize money. Added entry skill levels are offered at every price point, ranging from $50 to $5,000. Going all-in will cost a boat $15,500 which is substantially less than other big money tournaments. With an unlimited number of anglers allowed on each boat, entry and fuel costs can be split, reducing the overall cost to each angler.
Boats participating in the White Marlin Open may leave from one of four locations. Ocean City, MD, Indian River, DE, Cape May, NJ and Wachapreague, VA are all tournament sanctioned inlets. All boats must fish within the 100 mile limit of the Ocean City, MD sea buoy, regardless of their departure inlet. All fish must be weighed at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City, MD.
One of the most unique aspects of the White Marlin Open is that anyone can win. Both experienced anglers and novices participate each year, and while it helps to have a great Captain and crew, the fish do not discriminate! While the most coveted fish is the winning white marlin, large cash payouts are also made in the blue marlin and tuna categories.
The White Marlin Open is not only a great sportfishing event, but is a great spectator event as well. Each year, thousands of fishing enthusiasts, families and curiosity seekers pack Harbour Island Marina to watch the nightly weigh-ins, hoping to catch a glimpse of the “million dollar marlin.” Food, beverages, jewelry and official White Marlin Open gear give the weigh-ins a festival-like atmosphere that people of all ages enjoy. Weigh-ins take place nightly, Monday, August 2nd – Friday, August 6th from 4pm until 9pm. Admission is free.
While all of the anglers want to win, they also enjoy the camaraderie of the tournament and connecting with old friends. As stated in Marlin Magazine, “The White Marlin Open is tough to beat.” Whether you plan on going after the elusive “million dollar marlin,” a state record blue, a huge big-eye tuna, or you plan on watching from the docks, the 37th Annual White Marlin Open is not one you want to miss!
For more information, visit www.whitemarlinopen.com or call 410-289-9229

Dates: Aug, 2 2010 to Aug, 6 2010

Location: Ocean City   Maryland United States of America

Type of Event: Tournament

Address: Po Box 737, Ocean City, MD 21843

Website: http://www.whitemarlinopen.com

Contact Name: White Marlin Open

Contact Email: Send Contact

Contact Phone: 410-289-9229


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