Page 14 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch July 19, 2013 Big-Eye Tuna Highlight Tourney By SHAWN J. SOPER SPORTS EDITOR OCEAN CITY – Epic is the only word to describe the 26th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament, which saw an historic run of bigeyes on the first day of the event including the eventual winner, a 253-pounder caught by the crew on the “No Quarter.” While heavy rain pounded the resort area throughout much of the day last Friday, the action off the coast on the first day of the 26th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament was sizzling hot. When the scales opened for business on Fri- day afternoon, one big-eye tuna after another was unloaded, ratcheting up the stakes and the excitement level for the huge crowd that had gathered at the host Ocean City Fishing Center. A total of 29 big-eye tuna were weighed in at the scale on Friday, and while there has certainly been a handful of big-eyes to win the tournament in the past, no one who had been around the event over the last two decades-plus could ever remember a better single day. Words like “epic” and “unbelievable” were tossed around throughout the weekend by old timers and veterans who have seen their fair share of tuna I’ve Got Ocean City Covered! Angler Bill Schatzman and the happy crew on the “No Quarter” weighed this 253-pound big-eye near the end of a busy first day of the Ocean City Tuna Tournament last Friday and held on to take first place in the heaviest single fish category worth $243,917. Photo by Unseen Productions/Svetlana Messick JAMIE CAINE, Associate Broker 410-723-8520 | 410-726-0725 | jamiecaine@cbmove.com Search All Active Listings At: www.jamiecaine.com OCEANBLOCK WIDE LAGOON BAYSIDE WHISPERING DUNES Almost New 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse Very Close to Beach. 2 Assigned Parking Spaces Under Condo. Large Kitchen with Pantry and Granite Counter Tops. 2 Private Balconies. Fireplace. $354,900 CAINE KEYS II PRICE REDUCED unloaded on local docks. Angler Spencer Bradley on the “Goin In Deep” set the bar early with a 237-pound big-eye that would have been large enough to win the heaviest fish category in most years. In 2012, a 257-pound big-eye took the tournament’s top prize, while a 259-pounder won it all in 2011, but before that, one would have to look all the way back to 1993 for a 200-pound plus winner. Fame and fortune were fleeting for Bradley and the “Goin In Deep” crew, however. Angler Tom Dickerson on the “Stress Reel-ief” nudged past the “Goin In Deep” crew with a 238-pound big-eye, touching off huge cheers from the big crowd. However, the best was yet to come. Right around dusk, angler Bill Schatzman and the crew on the “No Quarter” with Captain Kyle Peet arSEE NEXT PAGE CAINE WOODS Just Reduced 3BR/2BA Single Family Home. Very Well Maintained, Everything Already Done. Enclosed Back Yard with Vinyl Privacy Fence. Perfect for Beach Getaway or Full-Time Residence. NO HOA .$235,900 3BR/3BA Plus Den/4BR Water Front Home with Boat Dock and 2 Car Garage. This Home Has All The Bells and Whistles! Approximately 3/4 of a Mile to the Beach. 2nd Floor Water Front Master Suite. $599,900 CANALFRONT OCEANBLOCK OCEANFRONT SANCTUARY Large End 3BR/2.5BA Town Home With Deeded Boat Dock. Located in Beautiful Heron Harbor Isle Community. Indoor/Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Fitness Room. Large Water Front Balconies. $434,999 BEACH POINT Updated 1BR Condo. Very Close to Beach. Under Condo Storage. Large Deck. Fantastic Updated Bath. $144,900 SEA GATE Direct Ocean Front Updated 1BR Condo Close to Boardwalk. Pool. Non Rental. Large Ocean Front Balcony. Updated Kitchen. Off Street Parking. Ready for Immediate Occupancy. $259,000 OCEANVIEWS CAINE WOODS PITTSVILLE VAGABOND Very Unique 4BR/2FB/2HB plus Den Top Floor Condo. Very Large Deck. 4 Assigned Parking Spaces.2 Gas Hot Waters/Common. AHS Home Warranty. $449,990 PARKSIDE Large Townhome (1260 SF) backs up to quiet Gorman Avenue Park (Tennis, Racket Ball, Playground, Large Open Areas ). Close to Beach. 2BR/2.5BA. Many Large Decks. NO CONDO FEES. $179,900 OLD OCEAN CITY ROAD Awesome open floor plan. 3BR/2BA single family home. Totally updated interior and roof. All on great lot, in quiet area of town, with plenty of room for pool, play area, or further expansion. $129,900 Waterfront Residential Building Lots Unbelievable Wide Waterviews And Boat Docks STARTING AT $299,900. Call For Details! 12003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 | 410-524-1203 Owned and Operated by NRT LLC