I had to pass along this email from the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament, an annual event held on the Outer Banks. I’ll post a pic of this fish as it’s released. Imagine fighting that monster!
Breaking News from the 25th annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament.
A pending North Carolina Atlantic Blue Marlin was caught today by angler Trey Irvine onboard the Mimi. The massive 1,228.50 pound Atlantic Blue Marlin was weighed in at Pirate’s Cove Marina at approximately 3:45 p.m. today. When certified this catch will eclipse the 1,142 pounder caught by Jack Herrington in 1974. The world record Atlantic Blue Marlin weighing 1,402.20 pounder was caught in Brazil in 1992.
The Mimi is registered in all tournament categories. Final results to be announced tonight at 9 p.m. during the awards ceremony.
For more information on 25th Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament or any of the 2008 Pirate’s Cove Big Game Tournaments go to http://www.pcbiggame.com or call (252) 473-1015.
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