Overview
- On August 10, angler Trey “Cricket” McMillan hauled in a 71-pound white marlin for Catch 23, earning second place and a payout of about $385,000–$400,000.
- Dan Gough’s 72-pound catch aboard Billfisher remained the tournament winner, taking home nearly $3.9 million.
- Michael Jordan was on deck celebrating with his crew and McMillan during the weigh-in, appearing in social media photos.
- Marcus Jordan’s attendance marked his first public appearance with his father since his recent arrest in Maitland, Florida, on charges of cocaine possession and resisting arrest.
- Catch 23 is an 84-foot luxury sportfishing yacht valued around $8–$12 million with annual maintenance costs exceeding $1 million.