A quick update on the first day’s fishing from Capt. Jim. Reel Chase had a couple of bites and unfortunately lost one at cease fishing.

The first days stats for the 40th Anniversary Cairns Black Marlin Tournament are:

60 + boats competing. Day ended with 24 tags. The leading boat is Mauna Kea with 3 tags.

Heaviest fish estimated 950lb black marlin on Moana 3.

This picture is from the very busy F Dock prior to the sailpast.