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Million-dollar marlin lands on day three

Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach and her crew of the Backlash celebrate a 94-lb White Marlin during 2015's White Marlin Open in Ocean City.
Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach and her crew of the Backlash celebrate a 94-lb White Marlin during 2015's White Marlin Open in Ocean City.
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Members of the White Marlin Open staff weigh a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the White Marlin Open staff weigh a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Cheryl McLeskey's 94-pound white marlin from 2015 was the third largest in tournament history.
Cheryl McLeskey's 94-pound white marlin from 2015 was the third largest in tournament history.
Daily Times File Photo, 2015
Members of the White Marlin Open staff weigh a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the White Marlin Open staff weigh a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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JJ Roth lays down with a 94-lb white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
JJ Roth lays down with a 94-lb white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew removes a hook from a 23 pound Mahi during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew removes a hook from a 23 pound Mahi during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew throws to the Tra Sea Anne during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew throws to the Tra Sea Anne during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew carries a Mahi off the Tra Sea Ann during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
A member of the White Marlin Open dock crew carries a Mahi off the Tra Sea Ann during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Members of the Tra Sea Ann celebrate a first place Mahi during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the Tra Sea Ann celebrate a first place Mahi during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Rose Stivers filets up a white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Justin Odendhal, Justin Odendhal Photo
Under the watchful eye of countless media members a white marlin is removed to be weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Under the watchful eye of countless media members a white marlin is removed to be weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Mike Beckett (left) celebrates with members of the Pez Machine as Beckett's 155-lb Big Eye Tuna is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Mike Beckett (left) celebrates with members of the Pez Machine as Beckett's 155-lb Big Eye Tuna is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Members of the Pez Machine celebrate as Mike Beckett's 155-lb Big Eye Tuna is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the Pez Machine celebrate as Mike Beckett's 155-lb Big Eye Tuna is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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A 155-lb Big Eye Tuna from the Pez Machine is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
A 155-lb Big Eye Tuna from the Pez Machine is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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A 155-lb Big Eye Tuna from the Pez Machine is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
A 155-lb Big Eye Tuna from the Pez Machine is weighed during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Justin Odendhal, Justin Odendhal Photo
Members of the White Marlin Open staff measure a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the White Marlin Open staff measure a 94 pound white marlin caught by Cheryl McKlesky of Virginia Beach during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
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Members of the Backlash of Virginia Beach celebrate the announcement of a 94-lb white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Members of the Backlash of Virginia Beach celebrate the announcement of a 94-lb white marlin during the White Marlin Open on Wednesday evening in Ocean City.
Justin Odendhal, Justin Odendhal Photo