Results from the 16th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
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The 16th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic in Destin, Florida set new records this year with increased participation and cash awards.
Quick Stats from the Blue Marlin Classic:
# of boats: 91 (36 in 2017, 85 in 2016)
Average Size: 60 feet
Cash Awards: $2,040,200 ($624,675 in 2017, $1,952,750 in 2016)
Surprise Winners
They're calling it David vs Goliath when describing the winners of this year's Blue Marlin Classic. A team of high school students borrowed a boat, and managed to catch a record-breaking blue marlin, weighing in at 699.2 pounds. Now the team is busy splitting $131,040 in prize money.
This was a win based on pure desire, the boys had no boat, no money, just a dream of competing in the Blue Marlin Classic. Doug…
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