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| "Enticing white marlin to bite takes practice and finesse, but once hooked, the fight is on, as these fish are known for their acrobatic leaps and intense battles." -Fish In OC Registration Day...anticipation of the return. Lotsa prep, big crowds, busy marina. Harbour Island, OCMD. 8/4/2024 |
After 2 years (2022- the last WMO qualifying White Marlin brought to scale), the star of the White Marlin Open was finally off hiatus. Several brought in, but only two that qualified. Waste Knot outta NC brought the winner in on Day 1 at 77.5lbs. The 2nd placer weighed in at 76lbs. No biggies, but a triumphant return regardless. Hurricane season was making itself heard with Debby coming up the coast creating high seas on Friday (no one out). Up front, the tournament was extended to Saturday. Imagine. Having to wait five more days to see if you won. Captured $3.8 mil. I'd say it was worth it. As for our Crew. While Whitey was sittin' up front, we kinda' hung back. Debby was gonna make the weather during the week a bit erratic. Except for those invested, intermittent dark skies would keep many away from the scales. Good thing the Whim-O has a web-cam to monitor the incoming. Still got an up front view of all the prep action on registration day. Luv this event! It's like gittin' wet! Sorta.
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| Comeback claimed. |
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Good beer to mellow out to, and enjoy the festivities. Old Nation's Lemon Shandy. 4.8% ABV makes it a sixer worth carrying around. Pours a copper-yellow. Nice finger+, white head. Sweet, citrusy aromas. Sweet lemonade, backed up with an ever so light bitterness at 7.0 IBUs on the palate. You at the Open? Need to drink and repeat, and enjoy without slurring. This is the one. Rated a solid B.
Bourbon. Small Batch. "Most admired." That's Michter's. Flavors of stone fruit, touch of charred oak and vanilla. Copper color. Aromas of apple, smoke, more vanilla and oak. One of my top bourbon's so far.
Rated an A.
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| Crowded lineup; ready to release the horses. WMO 2024, 8/4/2024. |
