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Photograph by: Davd Messick

ALEX DAVIS | 1992
Weighmaster • Head of Dock Crew

MEET THE DOCK CREW Alex is an institution at the WMO and has risen up from assistant fishman
to Weighmaster and Head of the Dock crew. He has been part of the crew
since 1992 and has served as weighmaster since 2012. Blessed with incredi-
ble strength, Alex has always been critical to the process at the scales espe-
They are so good we often take them for granted. many to Australia and beyond. They are the WMO cially when the biggest fish come in.
Those fishing in the White Marlin Open know them. Dock Crew. The best in the business. Respectful, pro-
They are the first people they see when bringing what fessional, knowledgeable, and unflappable, they have Alex organizes all things dock crew including setting up the scale area each
they hope will be a life changing fish to the scales. They seen it all and keep their cool even in the most chaotic year and making sure our outstanding crew is prepared properly. His calm
respectfully board the boats and carefully measure the of situations. To the organizers, they are indispensable and direct demeanor is critical to his job as Weighmaster and his integrity is
fish. The thousands in the crowd know them as they are to the tournament and are a part of the cherished beyond reproach. Alex has a lighter side to him as well as evidenced by his
those responsible for hoisting the fish to the scales for White Marlin Open family. creative hats. What will he be donning this year? When not weighing fish,
them to see. That is what they came for. Alex is a registered pharmacist and is the owner/operator of Davis Irrigation.
Below is a bit more about these Masters of the Dock
Those online know them as they have watched them to help you get to know this essential crew a bit better.
for years. They have been seen from California to Ger-

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