by The 51st White Marlin Open out of Ocean City, Maryland has been extended by one day through Saturday in order to compensate for the effects of Tropical Storm Debbie, That contest has a field of 318 boats fishing for a purse of $8.5 million. Boaters can select any three days to fish from today through Saturday.
Paul Haertel of the JCAA reports the results of the JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament as follows:
“2024 JCAA Heavy Hitter Fluke Tournament – Final Standings
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament began on 8/1 and concluded on 8/4. The weather was not as good as many would have liked and the ocean temperatures were very cold. That resulted in generally poor fluke fishing though there were a few good catches. Kevin Cole of Newton, NJ was the big winner with a 5.82 lb fluke that he weighed in at Atlantic Bait and Tackle. Kevin won a YAMAHA 9.9 HP 4 stroke engine and cash for his first place fish. He also swept the 1 fluke and 3 fluke Calcuttas. Congrats to Kevin and the other winners listed below. Thanks to all those who participated along with our sponsors and weigh-in stations.
Fluke
1st – Kevin Cole 5.82 lbs *
2nd – Adam Schechter 5 lbs.
3rd – Robert Pagiuco 4.86 lbs
4th – Keith Scaglione 4.79 lbs (caught by Jon Lasser)
5th – Tom Lichnak 4.53 lbs.
*Also won all 4 fluke Calcuttas ( 1 fish 5.82 lbs., 3 fish 13.4 lbs.)
Sea Bass Calcuttas
Adam Schechte
Dave Lilly couldn’t find any fluke bigger than 3 to 4 pounds to enter in the weekend Leonardo Flukemasters Tournament, but had a moment of excitement when a tripleheader of rays was hooked up.
The forecast is for west winds at just 5-10 knots before going south in the afternoon with showers and seas up to 5 feet.
Tight Lines 
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