The very large bigeye tuna that usually win big in the MidAtlantic Tournament out of Cape May plus Ocean City, Maryland finally showed up as the contest ended yesterday. Lit Up had been leading in tuna at just 103 pounds before Torta arrived with a 185-pounder and MJ’s added a 173-pounder. Floor Reel had a 101 pound entry to move ahead of Blue Runner’s 99-pounder. However, Blue Runner ran away with the tuna points competition by totaling 253.

The big fish of the day was a 617-pound blue marlin on Bar South, though that was short of the 804-pound leader posted earlier this week by Reel Toy.

There was no change in the big money white marlin division which is topped by a 75-pounder on Canyon Lady while Tail Chaser was third at 71 pounds. Sushi had a 35-pounder to win in dolphin over 26-pounders by Reel Joy and Mikes Low Budget. Luna Sea had little to worry about in wahoo after boating a 94-pounder. Jenny Poo had started the week with a 60-pounder and finished second — ahead of Lady Faye at 26 pounds.

Michael Jordan doesn’t win at everything he touches as his Catch 23 lost its most points lead and finished third at 2250 — behind Krazy Salts with the same and Max Bet at 2550. Taylor Jean took white marlin points with 450, and Bar South had 304.25. to win he blue marlin points title.

The Monday forecast in NY/NJ Bight is for southwest winds at just 5-10 knots.

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