Battle for the Buckle Fishing Tournament

Battle for the Buckle Fishing Tournament OCMD's first and ONLY Saltwater Cowboy Fishing Tournament!
4th Annual Battle for the Buckle
June 25th-27th, 2026
Tournament Director: Capt. Kurt Howell

🏆 WELCOME TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE 🏆
06/29/2026

🏆 WELCOME TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE 🏆

🏆 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! 🏆The final day of the 4th Annual Battle for the Buckle is wrapping up, but the tournament i...
06/28/2026

🏆 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! 🏆

The final day of the 4th Annual Battle for the Buckle is wrapping up, but the tournament is far from over.

⚖️ The scales are OPEN TONIGHT from 4:00–7:00 PM at Sunset Marina, with the Awards Ceremony immediately following.

We already know there are fish headed to the scales that could change EVERYTHING, so don’t count anyone out just yet. The leaderboard is still up for grabs!

A huge thank you to all of our anglers, captains, crews, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and supporters for making this another unforgettable Battle for the Buckle. We couldn’t do it without you.

We’ll see everyone at the scales tonight as we crown our 2026 champions! 🏆🎣

🎣 LINES OUT FOR DAY 2 OF THE 4TH ANNUAL BATTLE FOR THE BUCKLE! 🔥The action is heating up fast!As of now, multiple BIGEYE...
06/27/2026

🎣 LINES OUT FOR DAY 2 OF THE 4TH ANNUAL BATTLE FOR THE BUCKLE! 🔥

The action is heating up fast!

As of now, multiple BIGEYE have been reported hitting the scales this afternoon, and Slim Pickens is STILL HOOKED UP as of 2:35 PM! 👀🐟

If the reports are true, tonight’s weigh-in is shaping up to be one you won’t forget. Join us at Sunset Marina and witness all the excitement as these crews bring their fish to the scales.

You won’t want to miss this action! 🏆🎣

06/27/2026

Day 1 of the 4th Annual Battle for the Buckle is officially in the books! 🎣🔥

Here are the current standings:

🏆 Heaviest Fish
🥇 Water Damage – 58 lb Yellowfin Tuna
🥈 30 Deep – 47 lb Yellowfin Tuna

🏆 Heaviest Stringer
🥇 Joker’s Jewel – 200 lb Stringer
🥈 Water Damage – 113.5 lb Stringer

The competition is just getting started, and word around the docks is there are already some fish headed to the scales tonight! 👀🐟

Join us at Sunset Marina from 4:00–8:00 PM for the weigh-in, live music, cold drinks, and great camaraderie. You won’t want to miss the action!

🎥 Aerial Optic

06/26/2026

🎣 LINES ARE OFFICIALLY IN THE WATER! 🌊🔥

Day 1 of the 4th Annual Battle for the Buckle is officially underway here in Ocean City, Maryland!

We want to wish every crew the best of luck as they head offshore in pursuit of that winning catch. Thank you to all of the anglers, captains, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and supporters who joined us for registration last night and helped kick off another incredible tournament. Your support is what makes this event possible.

Now it’s time to fish! We can’t wait to follow the action, celebrate the catches, and see everyone back at the scales this afternoon.

Good luck to all the teams, and as always… tight lines! 🏆🎣

🎥 Aerial Optic

06/25/2026

WE ARE LIVEEE! 🎬

Let the battle begin! See y’all soon! 🤠

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12911 Sunset Avenue
Ocean City, MD
21842

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+14438070822

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