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The White Marlin Open at Ocean City, Md. got off to fast start yesterday as most of the 282 boats got into the fight for a purse of $7.2 million. Very large blue marlin have been scarce in tournaments so far this year, but that problem was taken care of quickly as Barbara B weighed a 929.5-pounder. Ironically, that boat also took the lead in dolphin at 32.5 pounds.
Unfortunately, I was unable to access their Marlin Cam last night and only have limited information.
Tuna results were poor, and 52-pound yellowfins by C-Student and Bow Down are tied for first.
There are 212 boats fishing on Day 2 of the contest which runs to Aug. 8.
Tight Lines 
Hi Al,Longtime fan Starting with the Star Ledger days. This year I have been fishing the beaches off Sandy Hook every weekend. I’ve only caught one small fluke and saw only one fluke caught by another fisherman a few weeks ago. No one is catching anything. No bass, blues or fluke. I was looking
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