Archive for August 6, 2014
For All the Marbles
August and Fishing Tournaments in our region are synonymous. This time of year anglers from all over the east coast and beyond converge around the mid-Atlantic and the Outer Banks for the big money and bragging rights to who is the “top dog”. There are three notable tournaments in the mix right now.
The first tournament is the 41st Ocean City Maryland White Marlin Open. This tournament is happening this week from 4-8 August 2014. The Outer Banks boasts twelve boats participating – eight from Pirates Cove and four from Oregon Inlet. And as of mid-week, there are several home town boys included on the leaderboard.
Hurricane Bertha did nothing to hinder their competitiveness in this monster of a tournament. Prize monies can get into the millions so these anglers are going for broke. So as they say in tournament language, “Game On”!!
This tournament can be followed on their web site at: Whitemarlinopen.com
The next two tournaments start this weekend in the Outer Banks.
The first one is the 25th Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament, Manteo North Carolina. It is happening Saturday, 9 August for registration and Caption’s meetings. Then one-day fishing and awards on 10 August. And sorry guys – it’s “ONLY LADIES”. This tournament is in memory of a special angler, Alice Kelly who succumbed to cancer at a very young age. It is the premier fund raising event and all proceeds go to the Outer Banks Cancer Support group. So if you are in the area, stop by Pirates Cove and support this very special function.
The next one is the 31st Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament. This tournament like the White Marlin Open is a world-class event held at the Pirates Cove Marina, Manteo, North Carolina. It supports many charities on the Outer Banks. Hundreds anglers from all over the east coast and beyond vie for purses that can exceed several hundred thousand dollars. And like the Alice Kelly, this is one not to be missed.
Both of these Pirates Cove Tournaments can be followed on pcbgt.com.
So if you are in the area, come and help these charities and the support the angling community for one or both of these world class events. There is nothing like seeing how the big “Boys and pretty Ladies” show off their stuff.
And then you would be able to say, I was there to see grown men and ladies fight for “All the Marbles”.
Until next time – Tightlines – Capt. Tony
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