Eastport, MD -- Andrew Wendell of Pasadena won his second Boatyard Bar and Grill fishing tournament on opening day of Maryland's trophy striped bass season. Wendell, who had won the 2009 tournament, survived miserable fishing conditions and reeled in a 42 7/8-inch fish near Bloddy Point to win the catch-and-release tournament again.
Wendell said he used a green parachute rig to lure in the monster rockfish.
The tournament raised money for conservation and youth programs. Anglers measure their fish with an official stick and take a digital photo to show judges.
Jesse Bucker caught a 42 3/16-inch striper near the Bay Bridge on a chartreuese parachute rig to take second place. Glenn Bogarde brought in a 42 1/8-inch fish on a yellow umbrella rig near Matapeake for third.
The tournament was extended into Sunday due to high winds and heavy seas. Tony Cullember's 42-inch rockfish, caught on Day Two claimed fourth place and Tom Pruett's 40 7/8-inch fish completed the top five finishers.
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