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Fort Walton Beach-Destin Open Billfish Trip Feels the Fever
A dawn depart from the dock for the Fort Walton Beach Destin Open Billfish Tournament leads a long 2.5 day voyage packed with tackle, trailers, and tales. The crew, including Jerry and Kay Thompson, mates Jim Kennedy and Scott Melvin, chase White Marlin Sailfish Blue Marlin and Bull Dolphin while dodging night hazards, chasing grass lines, and celebrating each hooked fish with radio cheers before a 5:30 weigh-in deadline.
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Jerry
Kay Thompson
Eclectic
Jim Kennedy
Scott Melvin
Gulf
Jim
Scott
Elmo
Phil Vacarro
Bruce Marler