What a catch!

First, let me start by stating that I had no idea that fishermen could win that kind of money fishing. Forgive my ignorance, I grew up in the desert with vinegaroons. Google search it, I warned you.

It took Mike Atkinson 20 minutes to reel this beast in. I would’ve thought it would take longer with the fish weighing in at 82.5-pounds.

There’s another boat from Hampton Roads that caught at 559.5-pound blue marlin. If that fish holds its spot on the board, that’ll land Chris Perry around $800,000!

Check it out!

Here covering the 2021 White Marlin Open for @MyDelmarvaNow. First white marlin of the tournament was caught on Day 1 by Mike Atkinson aboard the “Fender Bender” boat. 82.5 lbs.
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— Alec (@acebranch_) August 2, 2021

It’s huge!!!!!!!!!!1

Anglers reel in massive fish as White Marlin Open starts in Ocean City https://t.co/DNwiPmqgFR via @MyDelmarvaNow

— 🎧Cash Warren🎧 (@cashwarren973) August 5, 2021