NEWSBlue Marlin Classic goes digital, still open to publicThe Destin LogCapt. Jason Hallmark was all smiles after winning the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic in 2016 with an 838.2-pounder. Hallmark will be in the hunt again this year for the big blue.FILE PHOTO/THE LOGThe "Fish Monkeys" haul a 114-inch ,574-pound blue marlin during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin.FILE PHOTO/DAILY NEWSHundreds of folks show up to watch the weigh-ins at Baytowne Marina for the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic. This year, results for the event will be available via Facebook Live. However, the public is still welcomed to come watch the weigh-ins.FILE PHOTO/DAILY NEWSEmeril Lagasse poses with a blue marlin weighed-in during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.FILE PHOTO/DAILY NEWS