OCEAN CITY- Bad weather and rough seas somewhat curtailed the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament last weekend, but still nearly $43,000 in prize money was doled out to the winners in several categories.
Just 18 boats and 81 anglers participated in the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament out of Bahia Marina last weekend and not qualifying sharks were weighed at the scale during the three-day event, but roughly $42,850 in prize money was awarded to the winners, mostly in the release category. The Just Fold took first place in the mako release category with four releases and earned $21,185 in prize money.
The Sea-Ment to second in the mako release category and earned $10,911, while the Just One More finished third with two releases and earned $7,274. The Sea-Ment crew also finished first in the bluefish category with as 12.5-pounder and earned another $2,787 in prize money. While the Reel Obsession finished second with a 6.8-pounder and earned $693. The W.W. Harmon Award for most mako releases went to the Just Fold crew.
