Tuna tournament off to great start
This 712-pound tuna was landed by Capt. Joe Pinkham of My Three Blondes on the first day of the tournament. Facebook photo
A first day catch in the Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register
Some of the first day catches. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register
This 712-pound tuna was landed by Capt. Joe Pinkham of My Three Blondes on the first day of the tournament. Facebook photo
A first day catch in the Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register
Some of the first day catches. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register
Two days into the Carousel Marina/Whale’s Tale Tuna Challenge, fishermen landed 28 tuna at the Boothbay Harbor establishment, according to manager Jax van der Veen.
Eighteen tuna were brought in the first day Sept. 4, and 10 on Sept. 5. The tournament will continue until Sept. 8.
On Sept. 9, there will be an end of the tournament banquet and lobster bake. The boat catching the largest fish receives the $30,000 prize money and a trophy to keep for a year. The banquet is from 1 to 9 p.m. at Carousel Marina. The public is welcome. Tickets are $75 apiece.
For more information, visit boothbayharbortunachallenge.com
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