The Northern Neck Anglers Club Cobia Classic Tournament, sponsored by Surfside Bait and Tackle of Mechanicsville, was scheduled July 15 and 16.
However, small craft advisories (SCA) were posted at 10:32 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Saturday resulting in cancellation of Saturday as a tournament fishing day, reported tournament director and club vice president Mark Roy. No SCAs were posted for Sunday, therefore the tournament was held as a one day tournament.
Among final results, Tom Smith placed first in the cobia division with a 38 pound, 4 ounce catch. His fish measured some 52 inches long.
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