Talkin Trash Leads with 81.5-Pound Tuna | Virginia Beach News

The White Marlin Open kicked off with wild weather, leaving just 17 boats out on day one—but one of them, Talkin Trash, landed an 81.5-pound tuna now sitting in second place by weight and worth nearly $4 million. The tournament’s insane prize structure lets crews gamble on optional payouts, meaning a lighter fish can win more than a heavier one if played right. Last year’s winner was over 180 pounds, the year before that? Over 260. Meanwhile, Nate Pritchett made headlines by releasing the only billfish of the day—a white marlin—earning his team top daily points. With calmer seas forecast and a six-day format this year, the $9.9 million purse is on the line. Weigh-ins nightly at Harbour Island Marina or catch the action live at Marlin Fest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a22ba0b274636e39