Posted on August 9th, 2024
Day 5 of the 2024 White Marlin Open was a pretty uneventful one as we experienced high winds and heaving seas thanks to what’s left of storm Debby rolling by. 17 boats were eligible for fishing today based on lay day forms being submitted, but that number was more than likely zero. The wind blew hard with gusts to well over 30 knots and sea heights at some points were 10′ – 12′ with the highest peaks at 14′.
Scales opened as usual at 4 PM, but as expected, no-one reported in with any fish to weigh. There are a little over 50 fishing days left for tomorrow’s added day which we now know was a great call last week before in-person registration started. Good luck to anyone that fishes tomorrow! We’ll see you live at 4 PM at www.WhiteMarlinOpen.com to finish things up!
Dave Messick of Hooked on OC has been taking some great scales shots all week that will be available for sale at the awards on Sunday afternoon. Here’s who’s leading after 5 days of fishing.
White Marlin
1st Place Waste Knot 77.5 Lbs $3,697,907
2nd Place Billfisher 76 Lbs $1,787,645
Blue Marlin
1st Place Stone Cutter 897.5 Lbs $518,650
2nd Place Moore Bills 894 Lbs $411,427
3rd Place Bobojo 789.5 Lbs $110,981
Tuna
1st Place Blue Runner 220.5 Lbs $1,018,438
2nd Place Tie Warden Pass 193.5 $161,352
2nd Place Tie MJ’s $150,476
Mahi
1st Place Catch 23 32.5 Lbs $124,495.00
2nd Place Double Nickel 31 Lbs $3,125
