Sensation suing Big Rock over loss of millions due to ruling on mutilated blue marlin

Millions of dollars have been paid out to winners in the recent Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, but the Sensation is suing the tournament over their disqualification due to shark bites on the largest marlin which they boated.. As an angler who has engaged in several Marathon battles lasting up to almost two days, I can understand the frustration with that result after a six-hour battle which they seem to have won fair and square. However, the disqualification of mutilated fish provision has been in IGFA and tournament rules for decades — and the tournament didn’t seem to have any choice in its decision.

TV personality George Poveromo has a contest going for a free trip on his boat.

Deadline for entries in the Florida Keys “Fish with George” contest is this coming Friday (June 30) at midnight. A winner will be announced soon after.

George reports “For a chance to win a trip to the Florida Keys and be my guest angler on a World of Saltwater Fishing TV episode, submit a video of 60-seconds or less on why

you’re the best person for the gig.

Entries will be judged on criteria including fishing enthusiasm, personality and creativity.

The lucky winner will spend four nights at Islamorada’s Pines and Palms Resort, receive outdoor apparel from Columbia Sportswear, Fin-Nor sunglasses and also a travel allotment for airfare and rental car expenses.”

To enter, and review video entries to date, go to – https://m.cmpgn.page/fss6lB

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Fluke fishing was surprisingly good over the weekend off northern New Jersey. At Belmar, the Big Mohawk reported many limits that included some 5-7 pounders as they drifted Sunday in calm conditions. The Ocean Explorer had a similar report, and noted they were in deep waters that they normally fish in August.

A small craft advisory is up at 6 p.m. through Tuesday afternoon. However, the morning forecast is for only south winds at 10-15 knots plus possible showers– followed by afternoon thunderstorms.

The Queen Mary from Point Pleasant had a good start to Sunday’s bluefish jigging with mostly 2-6-pounders. The high hook caught 10.

Paul Haertel said his offshore wreck trip was slow as the crew only managed 10 keepers, though Frank Zappella came up with a boat record 41.4-pounder.