Anglers eager for summer's biggest event
World's Largest Billfish Tournament' draws hundreds of vessels
(July 31, 2009) The 2008 White Marlin Open will be difficult to top in the records department, but as tournament director Jim Motsko knows, anything can happen in bluewater sportsfishing. Full Story
Boats can still leave earlier for offshore
WHITE MARLIN OPEN
(July 31, 2009) Although the cost of fuel is not as big an issue for White Marlin Open participants this year, boats may still leave their docks early to save some of that cost. Leaving early gives the boats more time to reach their fishing destinations, thus they may proceed more slowly and save fuel cost. Full Story
Many flounder but few keepers being boated
FISHING REPORT
(July 31, 2009) Fishing last week saw lots of flounder in the bay. Lots of "shorts." You have to work hard to catch keepers but they are there. The bay also saw some croaker, Norfolk spot and striper action. Surf fishing gave up the usual sharks and skates, big rays, Norfolk spot and a number of croaker after dark. Full Story
SURFING BEACHES
Inlet open weekdays n FRIDAY, JULY 31 South: 30th Street North: Sheraton n SATURDAY, AUG. 1 South: 28th Street North: Plaza n SUNDAY, AUG. 2 South: 26th Street North: Flying Cloud n MONDAY, AUG. Full Story
SPORTS SCORES
OCLGA LADIES' DAY n July 23, Seaside Flight A-Hdcp. 1-19: Low gross: 1st, Linda Palmer; Low net: 1st, Marcia Soulé; 2nd, Marie Orr; Low putts: 1st, Pat Kilby; Flight B-Hdcp. Full Story
2009 WMO CALCUTTAS (added entries)
n LEVELS A, B, C, D: Heaviest marlin: The heaviest in each category (white and blue marlin) takes 30 percent of the pool, second heaviest 12 percent and the third heaviest, 8 percent. If a second- or third-place qualifying white marlin is not caught, that money goes to the first-place white marlin. Full Story
WHERE DO THE BOATS GO?
Beginning Monday, a line of boats will cruise through the inlet toward an open sea full of various fish species. But where are they heading? And how do they know where all the fish are swimming? Where an angler fishes has everything to do with what he hopes to catch. It could mean a full day at the Fingers, the Hambone, or any of the offshore canyons. Full Story
SPORTS BRIEFS
Girls basketball camp Charisse Mapp, head coach of the Salisbury University women's basketball team, is joining Ocean City Recreation and Parks to offer a Girls Basketball Camp Aug. 3-6. The camp is for girls, ages 7-17, and will be held at the Northside Park Recreation Complex. Full Story
Berlin tournament marks end of season for teams
(July 31, 2009) The Berlin Little League 9- and 10-year-old and 11- and 12-year-old Tournament Teams and the Major League All-Star squad battled their opponents as well as the heat last weekend on their home fields during the final competition of the season. Full Story
Tourney to honor late angler attracts 19 boats, awards $57k
(July 31, 2009) The inaugural Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament exceeded goals and expectations with 19 boats and $57,200 awarded to the winners. Sunset Marina hosted the July 24-26 tournament to honor the late Glen Robert "Branch" Kreppel, a commercial diver and owner of Diver Services Company, who died at the age of 44 on Nov. 28, 2008. Full Story
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY FOR COASTAL HOSPICE
Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice, third from right, accepts a check from organizers of a recent golf tournament held in memory of Bill Wills. Presenting the $5,000 donation, proceeds from the event, from left, are Bob and Ruby Dillon, Terrie Wills and Julie and Bob Sadler. Full Story
Tournament participants often donate unwated fish to shelters
WHITE MARLIN OPEN
(July 31, 2009) The needy on the Eastern Shore will have the chance to supplement their diets with white and blue marlin donated by anglers in the White Marlin Open next week. Every year, some anglers in the fishing tournament donate their white and blue marlin catches to help feed the area's needy population. Full Story
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