A 33-pound dolphin, a one-pound margin, and six white marlin releases on the final day. Reel Priority finished the MidAtlantic with plenty to show for the week offshore.
At the 2026 MidAtlantic, Reel Priority’s 33-pound mahi won the Dolphin Division by one pound. The team also finished 11th overall, with blue and white marlin releases throughout the week.
Starting the Week With Billfish
Reel Priority opened the tournament with two blue marlin releases and one white marlin release.
The 33-Pound Mahi That Won the Division
The winning fish came on the final day: a 33-pound dolphin that took the division by one pound. In offshore fishing, dolphin is another name for mahi-mahi, and the MidAtlantic calls this category its Dolphin Division.
Six White Marlin Releases on the Final Day
Along with landing the winning mahi, Reel Priority recorded six white marlin releases on the final day, giving the team a strong finish in both the Dolphin Division and billfish action.
Reel Priority’s MidAtlantic Highlights
| Result | Tournament highlight |
| 1st place, Dolphin Division | 33-pound mahi |
| Winning margin | One pound |
| Opening-day releases | Two blue marlin and one white marlin |
| Final-day releases | Six white marlin |
| Overall finish | 11th |
More Than a Fish on the Scale
The results capture the numbers, while the photos and footage show the crew and moments behind the week offshore. Congratulations to Reel Priority on its MidAtlantic Dolphin Division win: 33 pounds, first place, and one hell of a finish.
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