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Blue Marlin Classic goes digital, still open to public

The Destin Log
Capt. 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.
Capt. 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.
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The "Fish Monkeys" haul a 114-inch ,574-pound blue marlin during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin.
The "Fish Monkeys" haul a 114-inch ,574-pound blue marlin during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin.
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Hundreds 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.
Hundreds 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 NEWS
Emeril Lagasse poses with a blue marlin weighed-in during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.
Emeril Lagasse poses with a blue marlin weighed-in during a previous Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.
FILE PHOTO/DAILY NEWS