Virginia angler still leading chase for $1.3M

Fishing

With two days of fishing remaining in the 31st White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Brett Jamison of Virginia Beach, Va., retained his lead in the chase for more than $1.3 million. Jamison hooked an 84-pound white on Monday in the tournament's most lucrative category.

Craig Williams, an angler from Hampstead, moved into second place yesterday by bringing home a 71.5-pounder. Williams stands to win approximately $90,000.

In the blue marlin category, Walter Johnson III of Medford, N.J., leads after catching a 640-pounder on Monday aboard the Anthracite. He stands to win about $360,000 and enjoys a narrow lead over Shawn Gentry of Todd, N.C., who hooked a 630-pound blue on the Jarrett Bay 58.