Ocean City Marlin Club Franky Pettolina Heels & Reels

When

Usually July

Host port

Ocean City

Organizer

Ocean City Marlin Club

Species

Billfish, Mahi, Tuna

Format

Ladies-only weigh-in tournament. Prizes for billfish releases, largest mahi, largest tuna and a top junior angler award.

Ladies tournament run by the Ocean City Marlin Club. Proceeds benefit the club's auxiliary scholarship fund. The 2026 edition was the 18th annual.

Organizer's site

Nearby ports

• Ocean City
• Indian River Inlet
• Chincoteague
• Lewes
• Cape May
• Wildwood
• Wachapreague

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