05/24/2026
Nearly a Century of Ladies Billfishing at Talbot Street ⚓✨
Long before the multi-million dollar payouts, the high-performance sportfishers, and the electric energy at the scales, the foundation of offshore fishing was laid right here on our docks.
Look at this incredible piece of Ocean City history from the 1930s. Pictured at Talbot Street Pier is lady angler Cecil Bunting standing proudly next to her white marlin catch, alongside her husband, Captain Talbot Bunting the legendary namesakes behind itself!
For nearly 100 years, pioneering women have anchored the competitive fishing culture on these docks. This summer, we are turning that heritage into history. Following our official announcement yesterday, the 13th Annual 13th Annual Huk Big Fish Classicis officially launching the Ladies Marlin Release Level making this the very first 32-hour continuous Ladies Marlin Release tournament level in the world!
This division is already carrying massive stakes. Last year alone, it saw nearly $100,000 paid out to the fleet, with over $4,500 raised for the incredible work done by Marlins for Masons.
Whether you're navigating the canyons using elite navigation tools like the new summer version of the Fish Mapping App, or gearing up the crew in the ultimate offshore technical apparel from , this is the level where legacies are made.
The fleet is locking in, the rules are set, and history is waiting at the slip. Tag a female angler who needs to anchor your team on the leaderboard this July! 👇
🏆 Tournament Fishing Dates: July 24-26, 2026
📍 Location: Talbot Street Pier | Ocean City, MD
🔗 Tap the link below to lock in your boat entry today!
https://www.bigfishclassic.com/2026hukbfconlineregistration
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