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Huge white marlin brought in on open's final day

A White Marlin Open staff member hoists a qualifying marlin during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A White Marlin Open staff member hoists a qualifying marlin during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
The crew of Mr. Ducks poses for a photo during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
The crew of Mr. Ducks poses for a photo during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A White Marlin Open staff member steadies a qualifying marlin during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A White Marlin Open staff member steadies a qualifying marlin during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Kevin Rohe, of Ocean City, eagerly awaits the final weight of his crew's white marlin on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5 pound fish was the largest of the tournament and third largest in the White Marlin Open's history.
Kevin Rohe, of Ocean City, eagerly awaits the final weight of his crew's white marlin on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5 pound fish was the largest of the tournament and third largest in the White Marlin Open's history.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
The first place white marlin brought in by the crew of the Wire Nut during the White Marlin Open is weighed on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5-pound marlin is the third largest in tournament history.
The first place white marlin brought in by the crew of the Wire Nut during the White Marlin Open is weighed on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5-pound marlin is the third largest in tournament history.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Crowd members cheer as the largest white marlin is brought in from the crew of the Wire Nut during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Crowd members cheer as the largest white marlin is brought in from the crew of the Wire Nut during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A White Marlin Open staff member writes info for the first place fish brought in by the crew of the Wire Nut of Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5 pound marlin is the third largest in the tournament's history.
A White Marlin Open staff member writes info for the first place fish brought in by the crew of the Wire Nut of Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. The 95.5 pound marlin is the third largest in the tournament's history.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Crowd members take photos as a marlin is brought into Harbour Island Marina during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Crowd members take photos as a marlin is brought into Harbour Island Marina during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
The crew of the Wire Nut poses for a photo with their 95.5 pound marlin during the White Marlin Open at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
The crew of the Wire Nut poses for a photo with their 95.5 pound marlin during the White Marlin Open at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A member of Team Tito's celebrates upon arrival at Harbour Island Marina on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A member of Team Tito's celebrates upon arrival at Harbour Island Marina on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A White Marlin Open staff member steadies a tuna while it is being weighed during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A White Marlin Open staff member steadies a tuna while it is being weighed during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Spectators sit on a dock awaiting the arrival of incoming boats during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Spectators sit on a dock awaiting the arrival of incoming boats during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A crew member of the Restless Lady takes a photo of his 126 pound shark during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A crew member of the Restless Lady takes a photo of his 126 pound shark during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A crew member of the Restless Lady takes a photo of his 126 pound shark during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A crew member of the Restless Lady takes a photo of his 126 pound shark during the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Spectators await the arrival of incoming boats during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Spectators await the arrival of incoming boats during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
White Marlin Open staff members steady a dolphinfish as members of the media take their photos during the final day of the competition on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
White Marlin Open staff members steady a dolphinfish as members of the media take their photos during the final day of the competition on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Jennifer V. a graduate student from Salisbury University inspects the gills from a white marlin during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Jennifer V. a graduate student from Salisbury University inspects the gills from a white marlin during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A tuna is cleaned during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A tuna is cleaned during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Salisbury University graduate student Jennifer V. shows a white marlin eye after dissecting it from the fish during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Salisbury University graduate student Jennifer V. shows a white marlin eye after dissecting it from the fish during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
Spectators on jet skis await the arrival of incoming boats during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Spectators on jet skis await the arrival of incoming boats during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A White Marlin Open staff member removes a hook from the mouth of a tuna during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A White Marlin Open staff member removes a hook from the mouth of a tuna during the final day of the White Marlin Open on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler
A boat awaits its turn during the White Marlin Open at Harbour Island Marina during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
A boat awaits its turn during the White Marlin Open at Harbour Island Marina during the final day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
Staff Photo By Ralph Musthaler