White Marlin Open leaderboard shaken up by big catches on Day 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Day 3 of the 2026 White Marlin Open, held in Ocean City, saw significant changes to the leaderboard with multiple big catches. A 70-lb white marlin caught by angler James Hood is currently valued at over $5.6 million, leading the competition. Kelly Weber's 607.5-lb blue marlin and several impressive tuna catches were also highlighted. With qualifying wahoo and swordfish yet to be caught, the tournament continues into Day 4 with live updates available.
- •James Hood catches a 70-lb white marlin worth $5,637,541.
- •Kelly Weber lands a 607.5-lb blue marlin valued at $1,260,923.
- •John Wardlaw reels in a 179-lb tuna worth over $1 million.
- •Anglers continue to seek qualifying catches as the tournament progresses.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — White Marlin Day 3 Leaderboard: $5 million-plus white marlin on top
"White and blue marlin catches on Day 3 of the 2026 White Marlin Open brought big changes to the leaderboard. Here the latest big money contenders.
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