06/15/19 @ 11:27 PM
FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY tomorrow!
We CAN'T WAIT to celebrate our top 3 winners tomorrow at Big Rock Landing. Join us for the presentation of trophies & checks to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners of the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament! The ceremony will take place at Big Rock Landing, starting at 1:00pm! We hope to see you there!
06/15/19 @ 11:11 PM
WALL HANGER hangs on to 5th place!
WALL HANGER pulled in to Big Rock Landing close to 10:45 pm with a 569.5-pound blue marlin. Not enough to make the leaderboard, but currently in 5th place at the end of Day 6!
06/15/19 @ 11:04 PM
TOURNAMENT RECORD!
The TOP DOG brought in a 914-pound blue marlin to BREAK the tournament record (831lbs.) & currently hold 1st PLACE in the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament, after fighting for over 8 hours! CONGRATULATIONS, crew!!!!
Jun 15 @11:01 PM
Wall Hanger
Weighed a 569.5 lb blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:01 PM
Wall Hanger
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:01 PM
Wall Hanger
Hooked up
06/15/19 @ 5:24 PM
DOUBLE B weigh-in!
DOUBLE B, 54' Jarrett Bay, takes 7th place with a 497.6-pound blue marlin!
06/15/19 @ 4:28 PM
THERESA JEAN has boated a BLUE!
THERESA JEAN boated their fish & are en route to Big Rock Landing with the 4th boated blue of the day!! ETA update coming soon!
06/15/19 @ 3:31 PM
TOP DOG boated a blue!
We have our THIRD boated blue marlin on the way! Stay tuned for an update on TOP DOG'S ETA!
06/15/19 @ 2:43 PM
Big Rock, BIG EXCITEMENT!
Although TRIPLE S didn't make the leaderboard- we still have DOUBLE B on their way in with a blue marlin & TOP DOG, WALL HANGER, and THERESA JEAN still HOOKED UP! Day 6 totaled up 40 releases: 14 blue marlin, 21 white marlin, 3 sailfish & 2 spearfish!
Jun 15 @ 6:06 PM
Game Plan
Josh salz weighed a 39.3 lb dolphin.
Jun 15 @ 5:58 PM
Stetson's Revenge
Weighed a 18.7 lb dolphin.
Jun 15 @ 5:57 PM
VooDoo Child
Weighed a 39.8 lb tuna.
Jun 15 @ 5:55 PM
VooDoo Child
Weighed a 32.0 lb tuna.
Jun 15 @ 5:53 PM
VooDoo Child
Weighed a 18.3 lb wahoo.
06/15/19 @ 1:44 PM
DOUBLE B ETA 5:00PM!
DOUBLE B, of Greenville NC, will be at the scales close to 5:00pm - SEE YOU THERE!
06/15/19 @ 1:33 PM
DOUBLE B BOATED a blue marlin!
DOUBLE B boated a blue marlin, stay tuned for ETA!
Jun 15 @ 5:15 PM
Double B
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 5:15 PM
Double B
Weighed a 497.6 lb blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 5:15 PM
Double B
Boated a blue marlin.
06/15/19 @ 1:05 PM
ETA Update!!
TRIPLE S is ahead of schedule- NEW ETA is 2:00pm!
Jun 15 @ 4:45 PM
Low Profile
Weighed a 23.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 15 @ 4:39 PM
Reelax'n
Weighed a 14.5 lb dolphin.
Jun 15 @ 4:38 PM
Sea Toy
Weighed a 19.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 15 @ 4:36 PM
Triple S
Shelley smith weighed a 429.3 lb blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 4:21 PM
Theresa Jean
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 4:21 PM
Theresa Jean
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 4:21 PM
Theresa Jean
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 4:21 PM
Theresa Jean
Weighed a non-qualifying blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 4:21 PM
Theresa Jean
Hooked up
06/15/19 @ 11:41 AM
TRIPLE S ETA is 2:15PM!
JOIN US for TRIPLE S, of Swansboro NC, blue marlin weigh-in at Big Rock Landing. ETA 2:15PM!
Jun 15 @ 3:28 PM
Top Dog
Weighed a 914.0 lb blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 3:28 PM
Top Dog
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 3:28 PM
Top Dog
Boated a blue marlin.
06/15/19 @ 11:19 AM
TRIPLE S has BOATED a blue!
TRIPLE S boated their blue marlin & is en route to the scales. ETA coming soon!
06/15/19 @ 10:16 AM
The Fleet is (almost) ALL IN!
182 of 184 are fishing today! As of 10:15 am, we have had 4 blue marlin releases, 8 whites, 1 sailfish & 1 spearfish! There are currently 5 boats hooked up!
Jun 15 @ 2:05 PM
The Reel McKeel
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 2:05 PM
The Reel McKeel
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM
18 Reeler
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM
18 Reeler
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM
Hammer Time
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 2:00 PM
Hammer Time
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 15 @ 1:45 PM
Bottom Line
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:45 PM
Bottom Line
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 1:43 PM
Hammer Time
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:43 PM
Hammer Time
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 1:25 PM
Hatteras Fever II
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:25 PM
Hatteras Fever II
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 1:21 PM
Goombay
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:21 PM
Goombay
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 1:14 PM
Savanna Leigh
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:14 PM
Savanna Leigh
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 1:11 PM
Goombay
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 1:11 PM
Goombay
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:07 PM
Knot Done Yet
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 1:07 PM
Knot Done Yet
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 1:04 PM
Sea Spell
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Pelagic
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Pelagic
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Blue Eyes
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Blue Eyes
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Game Keeper
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @12:48 PM
Game Keeper
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:45 PM
Peggy
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:45 PM
Peggy
Released a sailfish.
Jun 15 @12:43 PM
Doc Fees
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:43 PM
Doc Fees
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @12:37 PM
Blue Eyes
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:37 PM
Blue Eyes
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @12:35 PM
Safari
Released a white marlin.
06/15/19 @ 8:27 AM
KNOT DONE YET Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day!
A sailfish release at 8:10AM from KNOT DONE YET was the Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day, worth $5,000! Congratulations!
Jun 15 @12:24 PM
Freestyle
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @12:24 PM
Freestyle
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:23 PM
El Cazador
Hooked up
Jun 15 @12:23 PM
El Cazador
Lost (Pulled Hook).
06/15/19 @ 8:07 AM
Go BIG or STAY home!
Lines are in at 8:00 AM this morning for the 6th and final day of the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament! A TOTAL PURSE of $2.8 is up for grabs and we're expecting an EXCITING day of fishing! The current leaderboard is as follows:
BLUE MARLIN DIVISION
1st Place: WOLVERINE, 588.9-pounds
2nd Place: DONNA MAE, 569.9-pounds
3rd Place: SWEETUMS, 545.4-pounds
WEEKLY RELEASE
1st: DRILLIN & BILLIN, 1600.0 pts - $142,375
2nd: ANNIE O, 1450.0 pts - $85,425
3rd: FULL PULL, 1200.0 pts -$56,950
GAMEFISH
1st Place Dolphin: JOB SITE, 53.7-pounds
1st Place Tuna: PREDATOR, 145.1-pounds
1st Place Wahoo: UNO MAX, 59.3-pounds
OUTBOARD DIVISION
1st Place: CURRENT SEA, 800 points
2nd Place: KATESSA II, 525 points
3rd Place: SASHIMI, 400 points
Jun 15 @12:05 PM
Shenandoah
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @12:03 PM
Johnie Floyd
Released a spearfish.
Jun 15 @12:03 PM
Johnie Floyd
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:59 AM
Sea Creature
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:59 AM
Sea Creature
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:57 AM
Piracy
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:57 AM
Piracy
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:56 AM
Sea I Sea
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @11:56 AM
Sea I Sea
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:51 AM
Double B
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:51 AM
Double B
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @11:29 AM
Skirt Chaser
Released a sailfish.
Jun 15 @11:28 AM
Sea I Sea
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @11:28 AM
Sea I Sea
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:23 AM
OTH
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:17 AM
Doc Fees
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @11:11 AM
Accordingly IV
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:11 AM
Accordingly IV
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:11 AM
Sea I Sea
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:11 AM
Sea I Sea
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @11:03 AM
Johnie Floyd
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @11:02 AM
Post Call
Hooked up
Jun 15 @11:02 AM
Post Call
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @10:50 AM
Seacurity
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:50 AM
Seacurity
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @10:48 AM
Talkin Trash
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:48 AM
Talkin Trash
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @10:48 AM
Builder's Choice
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @10:40 AM
Hydrosphere
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:40 AM
Hydrosphere
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @10:31 AM
Carolina Girl- Croswait
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @10:31 AM
Carolina Girl- Croswait
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:30 AM
Paved For
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:30 AM
Paved For
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @10:27 AM
Renegade
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @10:10 AM
Singularis
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:10 AM
Singularis
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @10:03 AM
Reel Quick
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @10:03 AM
Reel Quick
Hooked up
Jun 15 @10:00 AM
Dancin Outlaw
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @10:00 AM
Dancin Outlaw
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:34 AM
Blue Eyes
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:28 AM
Free Spool
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:28 AM
Free Spool
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:26 AM
Can Do Too
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 9:26 AM
Can Do Too
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:20 AM
Post Call
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:20 AM
Post Call
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:18 AM
Blue Sky
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:17 AM
Sea I Sea
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:17 AM
Sea I Sea
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:10 AM
Bench Mark
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:10 AM
Bench Mark
Released a spearfish.
Jun 15 @ 9:04 AM
Annie O
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 9:04 AM
Annie O
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:02 AM
Seacurity
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 9:02 AM
Seacurity
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 8:55 AM
Hammer Time
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 15 @ 8:55 AM
Hammer Time
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 8:48 AM
Bottom Line
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 15 @ 8:48 AM
Bottom Line
Hooked up
Jun 15 @ 8:26 AM
Game Keeper
Released a white marlin.
Jun 15 @ 8:10 AM
Knot Done Yet
Released a sailfish.
Jun 15 @ 8:10 AM
Knot Done Yet
Daily 1st Release
06/14/19 @ 8:06 PM
Gamefish GALORE!
We had daily winners for all three gamefish categories today!
DOLPHIN- Daily Prize
1st Place: THERESA JEAN, 24.4lbs.
2nd Place: WHITE CAPS, 23.8lbs.
WAHOO- Daily Prize
1st Place: UNO MAS, 59.3lbs.
2nd Place: CAN DO TOO, 22.2lbs.
TUNA- Daily Prize
1st Place: PREDATOR, 145.1lbs.
2nd Place: MARSH MADNESS, 18.1lbs.
The "Heaviest Blue Marlin" leaderboard remains the same with WOLVERINE in 1st Place. Lines are in tomorrow morning at 8AM and fishing ends at 2PM!
06/14/19 @ 7:00 PM
DROPPED CALL takes 4th Place!
DROPPED CALL takes 4th Place with a 524.7-pound blue marlin & in other news...PREDATOR weighed a 145.1-pound TUNA!!
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM
Marsh Madness
Weighed a 4.1 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM
Double Trouble - Beaufort
Weighed a 14.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 7:51 PM
Brick Slinger
Weighed a 11.6 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 7:43 PM
Freyja
Weighed a 19.8 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 7:40 PM
Persistence
Weighed a 16.6 lb wahoo.
Jun 14 @ 7:39 PM
Predator
Wayne wray weighed a 145.1 lb tuna.
Jun 14 @ 7:38 PM
Uno Mas
Weighed a 59.3 lb wahoo.
Jun 14 @ 7:17 PM
Whitecaps
Weighed a 23.8 lb dolphin.
06/14/19 @ 3:06 PM
LINES OUT! DROPPED CALL New ETA!
That's a wrap for Day 5! MAMA LOVE & 18 REELER are still hooked up! DROPPED CALL is now expected to be at the scales by 6:00pm! See you SOON! #TGIF
Jun 14 @ 6:40 PM
Another Job
Weighed a 21.0 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 6:39 PM
Calcutta
Weighed a 20.1 lb dolphin.
06/14/19 @ 2:37 PM
DROPPED CALL ETA!
DROPPED CALL's ETA is delayed due to engine issues. Their current ETA is 6:30pm- keep you posted!
Jun 14 @ 6:37 PM
Marsh Madness
Weighed a 18.1 lb tuna.
Jun 14 @ 6:35 PM
Sea Spell
Weighed a 11.3 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 6:34 PM
Talkin Trash
Mike cotten weighed a 11.5 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 6:31 PM
Theresa Jean
Weighed a 24.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 6:30 PM
Dropped Call
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @ 6:30 PM
Dropped Call
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 6:30 PM
Dropped Call
Weighed a 524.7 lb blue marlin.
Jun 14 @ 6:07 PM
Brick Slinger
Weighed a 10.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 6:06 PM
Can Do Too
Weighed a 22.2 lb wahoo.
Jun 14 @ 5:58 PM
El Cazador
Weighed a 18.0 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 5:55 PM
Reelax'n
Weighed a 16.1 lb dolphin.
Jun 14 @ 5:53 PM
Builder's Choice
Weighed a 7.7 lb dolphin.
06/14/19 @ 12:55 PM
DROPPED CALL boated a BLUE!
After a 1 hour fight, DROPPED CALL has BOATED their blue marlin! ETA coming soon!
06/14/19 @ 12:38 PM
Mid-Day UPDATE!
Participants released 19 billfish the first half of Day 5: 9 blue marlin, 8 white marlin & 2 sailfish! We currently have 3 boats hooked up & the day is FAR from over!
Jun 14 @ 4:30 PM
Mama Love
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 4:30 PM
Mama Love
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 3:04 PM
Sashimi
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @ 3:04 PM
Sashimi
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 2:58 PM
Sweetums
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 2:58 PM
Sweetums
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @ 2:56 PM
18 Reeler
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 2:56 PM
18 Reeler
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 2:52 PM
Deep Blue
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @ 2:52 PM
Deep Blue
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 2:39 PM
Seacurity
Lost (Pulled Hook).
06/14/19 @ 10:33 AM
WTG Junior Anglers!
Did you know ➔ our current largest DOLPHIN and WAHOO this week were both caught by JUNIOR ANGLERS!! Way to go, boys!
FISHING TODAY- 172 boats are fishing today, 12 took a lay day.
Jun 14 @ 2:30 PM
Yellowfin
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 2:30 PM
Yellowfin
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 2:25 PM
Bench Mark
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 2:25 PM
Bench Mark
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 1:58 PM
Critter II
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @ 1:58 PM
Critter II
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 1:54 PM
Hammer Time
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @ 1:54 PM
Hammer Time
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 1:26 PM
Viking 80
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @ 1:26 PM
Viking 80
Hooked up
06/14/19 @ 9:04 AM
Day 5- close to FULL HOUSE offshore!
We are still in the process of calculating the total number of boats fishing today; however, we are sure there will be very few taking a lay day!
Jun 14 @12:50 PM
Sashimi
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:50 PM
Sashimi
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @12:42 PM
Bottom Line
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @12:42 PM
Bottom Line
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:25 PM
Dun-Rite
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:25 PM
Dun-Rite
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @12:24 PM
Viking 80
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:24 PM
Viking 80
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @12:21 PM
Builder's Choice
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:21 PM
Builder's Choice
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @12:20 PM
Drillin & Billin
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @12:20 PM
Drillin & Billin
Hooked up
Jun 14 @12:06 PM
Marlin Fever
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @12:02 PM
Marlin Gull
Released a sailfish.
Jun 14 @12:00 PM
Skirt Chaser
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @12:00 PM
Skirt Chaser
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:59 AM
Reel Hookup
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @11:59 AM
Reel Hookup
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:54 AM
Rhino Fish
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @11:54 AM
Rhino Fish
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:38 AM
Talkin Trash
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @11:38 AM
Talkin Trash
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:32 AM
18 Reeler
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:32 AM
18 Reeler
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @11:15 AM
Ashley Lauren
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @11:15 AM
Ashley Lauren
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:13 AM
Bill Collector Hatteras
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @11:13 AM
Bill Collector Hatteras
Hooked up
Jun 14 @11:13 AM
Sea Creature
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @11:13 AM
Sea Creature
Hooked up
Jun 14 @10:48 AM
Fin Chaser
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @10:48 AM
Fin Chaser
Hooked up
Jun 14 @10:35 AM
Blue Sky
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @10:35 AM
Blue Sky
Hooked up
Jun 14 @10:33 AM
Current Sea
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @10:33 AM
Current Sea
Hooked up
Jun 14 @10:13 AM
High Time
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 14 @10:13 AM
High Time
Hooked up
Jun 14 @10:11 AM
Sea Striker
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @ 9:53 AM
Renegade
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 9:44 AM
Doc Fees
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 9:44 AM
Doc Fees
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 14 @ 9:41 AM
Knot Done Yet
Released a sailfish.
Jun 14 @ 9:41 AM
Knot Done Yet
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 9:24 AM
Sea Hound
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @ 9:24 AM
Sea Hound
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 9:23 AM
Redemption
Released a daily 1st release.
Jun 14 @ 9:23 AM
Redemption
Daily 1st Release
Jun 14 @ 9:23 AM
Redemption
Released a white marlin.
Jun 14 @ 9:23 AM
Redemption
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 9:19 AM
Can Do Too
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 14 @ 9:11 AM
Kristi Kay
Hooked up
Jun 14 @ 9:11 AM
Kristi Kay
Lost (Wrong Species).
06/13/19 @ 3:23 PM
Dr. Leroy Allen WINS 1962 SOLO!
In 1962, Dr. Allen fought a blue marlin for two hours from an OUTBOARD near the Big Rock BY HIMSELF!! Leroy not only caught the fish himself, he won the 1962 blue marlin tournament with his SINGLE-HANDED catch of a 487 pound marlin. When he got the fish in the boat, he couldn't load the fish in, so he towed it back to the dock! He was the captain, the mate & the angler....can you say impressive?!
06/13/19 @ 3:15 PM
PAVED FOR will make an appearance!
15 minutes before Randy Ramsey called lines out of the water, PAVED FOR notified us on they had a fish on! Although the call resulted in a pulled hook, we're hoping PAVED FOR will still make an appearance to Big Rock Landing this afternoon- join us for THIRSTY THURSDAY 4pm - 7pm!
The leaderboard remains unchanged at the end of Day 4; however, we're expecting the next 2 days to be BUSY! Lines are in tomorrow morning at 9AM!
06/13/19 @ 12:55 PM
ON THIS DAY in 1998!
On June 13th, 1998 Lonnie Poole's WASTE KNOT, Raleigh NC, brought in the winning 564 lb. blue marlin!
At first the team questioned whether they would even be able to get back to the dock after running out of fuel eight miles from the scales. As the fish was hoisted, everyone noticed angler Karl Knudsen had a black eye. "The real fight began once we got the fish in the cockpit" Karl said! Nonetheless the crew was able to contain the fish and win the tournament just before the weigh station closed.
A quote from Lonnie Poole in 1995 prior to his win in 1998- "It's almost as fun to lose in the Big Rock as it is to win, but how would I know?" Poole was the first to make a donation ($14,000) back to the Big Rock after winning the tournament!
06/13/19 @ 10:32 AM
PAVED FOR is offshore!
We have ONE BOAT fishing today. Good luck & tight lines to the crew aboard PAVED FOR!
06/13/19 @ 10:14 AM
THROWBACK THURSDAY!
Today's weather doesn't seem too promising, so we're taking you BACK IN TIME to highlight the history of a few of our participants!
Starting with the captain of current 1st place boat WOLVERINE , Rocky Hardison, who seems to be following in his father's footsteps. Rocky's father was a charter boat captain on the Morehead City waterfront for the boat ROCK-A-LONG back in the 1960's! That was back when fishing times were sunrise to sunset & entrance fees were just $25.00 per boat!
06/12/19 @ 7:01 PM
Wednesday Recap!
We're halfway through the week & added 6 releases to our totals today- 1 sailfish, 2 white marlin, and 3 blue marlin! Only 3 gamefish were weighed this afternoon- DOUBLE TROUBLE took 1st Place in the Daily Gamefish with a 17.1 lbs. dolphin & EL CAZADOR scored $1,000 with a 14.7 lbs. dolphin for 2nd Place Daily.
YESTERDAY (Day 2), we had over 320,000 plays & 7,600 unique listeners! The top 5 listening COUNTRIES: US, Canada, New Zealand, Costa Rica & Bermuda. Top 5 states: NC, SC, VA, AZ, & FL! Continue to listen LIVE with us this week- LINES ARE IN tomorrow at 9:00am!
Jun 12 @ 7:12 PM
Double Trouble - Beaufort
Weighed a 17.1 lb dolphin.
Jun 12 @ 7:11 PM
El Cazador
Weighed a 14.7 lb dolphin.
Jun 12 @ 7:10 PM
Reel Affair
Weighed a 5.9 lb dolphin.
06/12/19 @ 3:08 PM
DAY 3- That's a WRAP!
Day 3 was a slow one compared to the first of the week. Of the 37 boats offshore- ANNIE O released a sailfish (Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day) & a white marlin, SEA TOY released a white marlin and STARFLITE, SINGULARIS & FREYJA each had one blue marlin release.
Lines are OUT & we're hoping a few boats are en route to the scales with gamefish! Keep you posted!
» Don't forget, tonight is our annual Wednesday Pork Chop Dinner- sponsored by Cummins Sales & Service and Town Creek Marina. Everyone's favorite pork chops provided by Smithfield Foods! Dinner starts at 7pm, tickets available at the door for $30. See you at the Civic Center!
06/12/19 @ 10:38 AM
Congratulations ANNIE O!
ANNIE O released a sailfish at 9:49 AM for the Gregory Poole First Release of the Day, worth $5,000! As of now, ANNIE O ranks 1st in the Release Division with 1325 points (3 blue marlin & 1 sailfish release).
06/12/19 @ 10:31 AM
WHO'S FISHING TODAY?!
We have a total of 37 boats of the 184 fishing Day 3 of the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament!
Jun 12 @ 2:30 PM
Freyja
Released a blue marlin.
06/12/19 @ 9:31 AM
LOTS of LAYS
LINES ARE IN for Day 3! We're processing lots of layday forms now- hang tight, we will update you on the number of boats fishing today ASAP. Stay tuned!
Jun 12 @12:45 PM
Big Tahuna
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 12 @12:45 PM
Big Tahuna
Hooked up
Jun 12 @12:41 PM
Singularis
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 12 @11:50 AM
Starflite
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 12 @11:23 AM
Sea Toy
Released a white marlin.
Jun 12 @10:51 AM
Annie O
Released a white marlin.
Jun 12 @ 9:49 AM
Annie O
Released a sailfish.
Jun 12 @ 9:10 AM
Annie O
Daily 1st Release
06/11/19 @ 6:29 PM
FENDER BENDER weigh-in!
FENDER BENDER, a 55' Jarrett Bay, brought in a 504.8 lb. blue marlin this afternoon- good enough to place them in 4th place, 41 pounds behind 3rd!
BILL COLLECTOR landed the 1st wahoo of the week, weighing 56.5 lbs. caught by a JUNIOR ANGLER!
MARSH MADNESS also had a Junior Angler release their blue marlin earlier today after fighting for almost 3 hours!
06/11/19 @ 5:40 PM
Day 2: On a ROLL with RELEASES!
The fishing was HOT today- participants racked up an overall total of 49 releases! Of those 49- 36 were blue marlin, 7 white marlin, and 6 sailfish. Participants averaged 1 release every 7 minutes between the hours of 9am and 3pm.
SEA STRIKER's 500.2 lbs. blue marlin didn't shake up the leaderboard, but did bring out the HOMETOWN crowd! We're expecting FENDER BENDER to arrive any minute & will provide an update ASAP!
Congratulations to GOOD TIMES- winner of the Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day, worth $5,000!
DOC FEES (unofficially) released the 61st fish in the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament, earning them $6,100!
Gamefish weighins are underway- tune in to Big Rock TV for a LIVE look at all the action!
06/11/19 @ 3:57 PM
SEA STRIKER results & FENDER BENDER ETA!
Sea Striker, of Morehead City, made an appearance at Big Rock Landing with a 500.2 lb. blue marlin!
FENDER BENDER will arrive close to 5:45pm with their blue! Stay tuned!
Jun 11 @ 7:44 PM
Artemis
Weighed a 19.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:41 PM
BANKWALKER
Weighed a 19.3 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:15 PM
Carterican
Weighed a 32.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:13 PM
Hello Dolly
Weighed a 21.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:12 PM
Tammy Gail
Taylor barefoot weighed a 23.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:11 PM
Redemption
Weighed a 24.0 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 7:08 PM
High Time
Weighed a 17.3 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 6:48 PM
Brick Slinger
Weighed a 13.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 6:47 PM
Dancin Outlaw
Weighed a 18.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 6:46 PM
Game Plan
Josh salz weighed a 16.8 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 6:45 PM
Post Call
Weighed a 20.6 lb dolphin.
06/11/19 @ 2:44 PM
FENDER BENDER boated a blue marlin!
FENDER BENDER has boated a blue marlin & is making their way back to the scales. SEA STRIKER updated ETA is 3:15 pm! Make your way down to Big Rock Landing, now!
Jun 11 @ 6:44 PM
Renegade
Weighed a 18.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 11 @ 6:35 PM
Bill Collector
Weighed a 56.5 lb wahoo.
06/11/19 @ 12:48 PM
SEA STRIKER ETA 2:45PM!
We expect to see 61' Jarrett Bay & TWO-TIME Big Rock WINNER, SEA STRIKER, at 2:45pm! Meet you at Big Rock Landing!
06/11/19 @ 12:38 PM
SEA STRIKER has BOATED a BLUE!
After an hour long fight, SEA STRIKER has boated a blue marlin! Stay tuned for ETA!
Jun 11 @ 4:10 PM
Fin Print
Released a blue marlin/unverified.
Jun 11 @ 4:10 PM
Fin Print
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 3:02 PM
Hammer Time
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 3:02 PM
Hammer Time
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @ 2:43 PM
Annie O
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 2:32 PM
Reel Hookup
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @ 2:32 PM
Reel Hookup
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 2:26 PM
Fender Bender
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 2:26 PM
Fender Bender
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 2:26 PM
Fender Bender
Weighed a 504.8 lb blue marlin.
06/11/19 @ 10:24 AM
Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day!
Congratulations to GOOD TIMES- their white marlin release at 9:21 am earned them the Gregory Poole 1st Release of the Day for $5,000!
Jun 11 @ 2:23 PM
Ann Warrick
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 2:23 PM
Ann Warrick
Hooked up
06/11/19 @ 10:18 AM
RISE & SHINE, it's Big Rock time!
Day 2: 162 of the 184 total boats are offshore today! We have 3 boats currently hooked up & 8 releases so far. Good luck, y'all- see you at the scales!
Jun 11 @ 2:11 PM
Current Sea
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 2:11 PM
Current Sea
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 2:03 PM
Dancin Outlaw
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 2:03 PM
Dancin Outlaw
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @ 1:48 PM
Diamond Girl
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:48 PM
Diamond Girl
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Singularis
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Singularis
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Waste Knot
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Waste Knot
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Drillin & Billin
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:32 PM
Drillin & Billin
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:31 PM
Sweetums
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:31 PM
Sweetums
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:20 PM
Top Dog
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:20 PM
Top Dog
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:17 PM
Drillin & Billin
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 1:17 PM
Drillin & Billin
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 1:17 PM
Diamond Girl
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:53 PM
High Time
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @12:53 PM
High Time
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:45 PM
Ashley Lauren
Released a blue marlin/unverified.
Jun 11 @12:45 PM
Ashley Lauren
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:35 PM
Sea Striker
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:35 PM
Sea Striker
Weighed a 500.2 lb blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:35 PM
Sea Striker
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:31 PM
Full Pull
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:31 PM
Full Pull
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:29 PM
Floridian
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:29 PM
Floridian
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:26 PM
Redemption
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:26 PM
Redemption
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:24 PM
Deep Blue
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @12:23 PM
LO QUE SEA
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:23 PM
LO QUE SEA
Released a dq'd.
Jun 11 @12:23 PM
Hydrosphere
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:23 PM
Hydrosphere
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:22 PM
Islander
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:22 PM
Islander
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:17 PM
Carolina Time
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:17 PM
Carolina Time
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:16 PM
Pig Rig
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:16 PM
Pig Rig
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:09 PM
Hydrosphere
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @12:09 PM
Hydrosphere
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:09 PM
Brick Slinger
Hooked up
Jun 11 @12:09 PM
Brick Slinger
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @12:01 PM
Reel Country
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @12:01 PM
Reel Country
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:58 AM
Predator
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @11:58 AM
Predator
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:56 AM
Marsh Madness
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:56 AM
Marsh Madness
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @11:53 AM
Renegade
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @11:38 AM
Top Dog
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @11:38 AM
Top Dog
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:33 AM
Due South
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @11:33 AM
Due South
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:28 AM
Katessa II
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @11:28 AM
Katessa II
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Doc Fees
Released a 61st release.
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Doc Fees
61st Release
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Doc Fees
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Doc Fees
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Ann Warrick
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Ann Warrick
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @11:27 AM
Sea Toy
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @11:26 AM
Low Profile
Released a blue marlin/unverified.
Jun 11 @11:26 AM
Low Profile
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:24 AM
First Look
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:24 AM
First Look
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @11:17 AM
Just Chillin
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @11:17 AM
Just Chillin
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:15 AM
Blue Sky
Hooked up
Jun 11 @11:15 AM
Blue Sky
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @11:06 AM
Uno Mas
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @11:00 AM
VooDoo Child
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @10:58 AM
Wall Hanger
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:58 AM
Wall Hanger
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @10:57 AM
Due South
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:57 AM
Due South
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @10:51 AM
Annie O
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @10:51 AM
Annie O
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:49 AM
Doc Fees
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @10:40 AM
High Time
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @10:40 AM
High Time
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:32 AM
Sea Toy
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @10:26 AM
Katessa II
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @10:26 AM
Katessa II
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:20 AM
The General
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @10:10 AM
Sashimi
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:10 AM
Sashimi
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @10:08 AM
18 Reeler
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @10:08 AM
18 Reeler
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:06 AM
Hit N Run
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @10:06 AM
Hit N Run
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:06 AM
Hit N Run
Hooked up
Jun 11 @10:06 AM
Hit N Run
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @ 9:58 AM
Blue Sky
Released a sailfish.
Jun 11 @ 9:57 AM
Due South
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 9:57 AM
Due South
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 9:50 AM
Whitecaps
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 11 @ 9:47 AM
Drillin & Billin
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 9:47 AM
Drillin & Billin
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 9:45 AM
Bill Collector
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 11 @ 9:45 AM
Bill Collector
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 9:41 AM
Haphazard
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 9:41 AM
Haphazard
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 9:27 AM
Good Times
Released a white marlin.
Jun 11 @ 9:27 AM
Floridian
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 11 @ 9:27 AM
Floridian
Hooked up
Jun 11 @ 9:21 AM
Good Times
Daily 1st Release
Jun 11 @ 9:18 AM
Fin Chaser
Lost (Pulled Hook).
06/10/19 @ 10:38 PM
DAY 1 Update!
Day 1 was nothing short of ACTION-PACKED! Here's a quick recap of today's activity:
(181 of 184 boats fished)
-41 total billfish released
-7 boated blue marlin
-22 dolphin weighed
-FABULOUS FISHERMAN LEVEL winner: SWEETUMS, 545.4 lbs. $531,250
-DAILY RELEASE winner: FULL PULL, 800 pts. $47,104
-GAMEFISH DAILY 1st Place: JOB SITE, 53.7 lbs. dolphin $2,000
-HEAVIEST BLUE MARLIN Leaderboard:
1st- WOLVERINE, 588.9 lbs.
2nd- DONNA MAE, 569.9 lbs.
3rd- SWEETUMS, 545.4 lbs.
The bar was S-E-T today & we can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring! LINES DROP at 9:00 am tomorrow, LISTEN LIVE via the app or website! Until then, be sure to check out the Big Rock Store -or- shop online, www.thebigrockstore.com!
06/10/19 @ 8:54 PM
SHENANDOAH Update!
SHENANDOAH had a big fish on small tackle- when attempting to take the fish, it pulled off. In Big Rock rules, if you attempt to take a blue marlin & don't present it at the scales the fish is DQ'd.
Capt. Alan Willis displayed outstanding sportsmanship in reporting & disqualifying the fish himself. We wish him & the rest of the SHENANDOAH crew the best of luck the rest of the week!
06/10/19 @ 8:45 PM
BIG TAHUNA has arrived!
BIG TAHUNA has made their way back to Big Rock Landing with a 482.3 lbs. blue marlin. Not enough to make the leaderboard, but was a good fight.
06/10/19 @ 5:50 PM
LEADERBOARD UPDATE!
WOLVERINE's 588.9 lb. blue marlin puts them in 1st place- putting SWEETUMS in 2nd & TOP DOG in 3rd!
06/10/19 @ 5:44 PM
PIRACY placed in 3rd!
PIRACY brought in a 461.4 lb. blue marlin- putting them in 3rd place! We are expecting WOLVERINE any minute. DONNA MAE boated their blue marlin, ETA 7:00! BIG TAHUNA will be making a late arrival around 8:00pm + we're weighing gamefish in the meantime! Day 1 is far from over, make you way down to Big Rock Landing!!
Jun 10 @ 9:23 PM
Savanna Leigh
Weighed a 36.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 9:22 PM
Weldor's Ark
Weighed a 20.1 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 9:21 PM
Carolina Lady
Weighed a 26.6 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 9:20 PM
Johnie Floyd
Weighed a 31.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 9:20 PM
Relentless
Weighed a 18.6 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 8:43 PM
Shenandoah
Released a dq'd.
Jun 10 @ 8:43 PM
Shenandoah
Hooked up
06/10/19 @ 3:27 PM
TOP DOG Steals 2nd Place!
TOP DOG steals 2nd place with a 464.9 lb. blue marlin!
Jun 10 @ 7:24 PM
Sashimi
Weighed a 8.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 7:24 PM
Good Company
Weighed a 18.0 lb dolphin.
06/10/19 @ 2:57 PM
PIRACY & WOLVERINE ETA UPDATES!
PIRACY is expected to arrive by 4:45 pm & WOLVERINE will be right behind them at 5:30! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Jun 10 @ 6:44 PM
Double Trouble - Beaufort
Weighed a 31.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:43 PM
EZ Boy
Weighed a 20.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:43 PM
Singularis
Weighed a 26.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:42 PM
Persistence
Weighed a 24.9 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:42 PM
Whitecaps
Weighed a 15.1 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:41 PM
Orrsman
Kevin orr weighed a 34.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:41 PM
Sea Wolf
Weighed a 48.4 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:40 PM
Blue Water
Weighed a 26.9 lb dolphin.
06/10/19 @ 2:40 PM
SWEETUMS WINS FABULOUS FISHERMAN LEVEL!
POST CALL's blue marlin weighed 451.4 lbs.! SWEETUMS holds the lead with 545.4 lbs & wins the FABULOUS FISHERMAN LEVEL for $531,250!!
Jun 10 @ 6:40 PM
Blue Water
Weighed a 21.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:39 PM
Wall Hanger
Weighed a 15.5 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 6:35 PM
Job Site
Weighed a 53.7 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 5:58 PM
Sailspitch
Weighed a 14.5 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 5:35 PM
Reel Fun
Weighed a 24.3 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 5:31 PM
Sea Spell
Weighed a 14.2 lb dolphin.
Jun 10 @ 5:24 PM
Brick Slinger
Weighed a 20.5 lb dolphin.
06/10/19 @ 12:29 PM
TOP DOG- ETA 2:30!
Two's a party, three's a crowd! TOP DOG boated a blue marlin- their ETA is 2:30!!
Jun 10 @ 3:25 PM
Outlaw
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 3:25 PM
Outlaw
Released a blue marlin.
06/10/19 @ 11:01 AM
POST CALL- ETA 1:30PM!
POST CALL boated a blue marlin & is expected to arrive at Big Rock Landing @ 1:30PM!! Come witness the EXCITEMENT!
Jun 10 @ 3:01 PM
El Cazador
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:59 PM
Whitecaps
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:59 PM
Whitecaps
Released a blue marlin.
06/10/19 @ 10:59 AM
Thank you to GAMEKEEPER!
Congratulations on your white marlin release! Thank you for your unsolicited contribution to the Big Rock Foundation last year!
Jun 10 @ 2:59 PM
Current Sea
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 2:59 PM
Current Sea
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:57 PM
Reel Hookup
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:57 PM
Reel Hookup
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:45 PM
Reel Country
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:45 PM
Reel Country
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 2:42 PM
Critter II
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:42 PM
Critter II
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 2:42 PM
Wolverine
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:42 PM
Wolverine
Weighed a 588.9 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:42 PM
Wolverine
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:36 PM
Donna Mae
Weighed a 569.9 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:36 PM
Donna Mae
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:36 PM
Donna Mae
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:35 PM
OTH
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @ 2:29 PM
Bottom Line
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:29 PM
Bottom Line
Released a sailfish.
Jun 10 @ 2:28 PM
Safari
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 2:28 PM
Safari
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:17 PM
Shifting Gears
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:12 PM
Inspiration
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:04 PM
Piracy
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:04 PM
Piracy
Weighed a 461.4 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 2:04 PM
Piracy
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:58 PM
Sarcastic
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @ 1:58 PM
Sarcastic
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:49 PM
Reel Fun
Released a sailfish.
Jun 10 @ 1:49 PM
Reel Fun
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:32 PM
Sea Hound
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:29 PM
Annie O
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:29 PM
Annie O
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:27 PM
Big Tahuna
Weighed a 482.3 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:27 PM
Big Tahuna
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:27 PM
Big Tahuna
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:25 PM
Low Profile
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:25 PM
Low Profile
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:19 PM
EZ Boy
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:14 PM
First Look
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:14 PM
Reel Quick
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 1:14 PM
Reel Quick
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:10 PM
Maggie
Released a sailfish.
06/10/19 @ 9:02 AM
DAY 1: Bring it ON!
LINES ARE IN for Day 1 of the 61st Annual Big Rock Tournament! We have a total of 184 boats entered in the tournament. The 2019 overall PURSE is a RECORD-BREAKING $2.86 MILLION!! We can't wait to keep you up to date on all the action, STAY TUNED!
Jun 10 @ 1:00 PM
Full Pull
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 1:00 PM
Full Pull
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:55 PM
EZ Boy
Released a sailfish.
Jun 10 @12:55 PM
EZ Boy
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:51 PM
Piracy
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:51 PM
Piracy
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:45 PM
Hello Dolly
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:45 PM
Hello Dolly
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @12:44 PM
Accordingly IV
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:44 PM
Accordingly IV
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @12:36 PM
Hello Dolly
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:36 PM
Hello Dolly
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:34 PM
Let It Ride
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @12:34 PM
Let It Ride
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:31 PM
Orrsman
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:31 PM
Orrsman
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:27 PM
Full Pull
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:27 PM
Full Pull
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:15 PM
Island Girl - Peele
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @12:15 PM
Island Girl - Peele
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:15 PM
Renegade
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:15 PM
Renegade
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:08 PM
Stream Weaver
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:08 PM
Stream Weaver
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:06 PM
Top Dog
Weighed a 464.9 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:06 PM
Top Dog
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @12:06 PM
Top Dog
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:05 PM
Seacurity
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @12:05 PM
Seacurity
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:03 PM
Tuna Duck
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:03 PM
Tuna Duck
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @12:01 PM
Yellowfin
Hooked up
Jun 10 @12:01 PM
Yellowfin
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @11:59 AM
Reelax'n
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @11:59 AM
Reelax'n
Hooked up
Jun 10 @11:38 AM
Sashimi
Hooked up
Jun 10 @11:38 AM
Sashimi
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:56 AM
Game Keeper
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:56 AM
Game Keeper
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @10:55 AM
Reel Country
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @10:55 AM
Reel Country
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:53 AM
LO QUE SEA
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:53 AM
LO QUE SEA
Released a sailfish.
Jun 10 @10:50 AM
Eye Catcher
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:50 AM
Eye Catcher
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @10:34 AM
Viking 80
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @10:34 AM
Viking 80
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:31 AM
Sweetums
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:31 AM
Sweetums
Weighed a 545.4 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:31 AM
Sweetums
1st 500lb Blue Marlin
Jun 10 @10:31 AM
Sweetums
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:27 AM
Post Call
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:27 AM
Post Call
Weighed a 451.4 lb blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:27 AM
Post Call
Boated a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:17 AM
Sea Toy
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:17 AM
Sea Toy
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @10:09 AM
High Time
Hooked up
Jun 10 @10:09 AM
High Time
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM
Halcyon
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 9:56 AM
Halcyon
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:52 AM
Whitecaps
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 9:52 AM
Whitecaps
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:52 AM
Sea Striker
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:52 AM
Sea Striker
Released a blue marlin.
Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM
Carolina Lady
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:39 AM
Carolina Lady
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM
Sea Spell
Released a sailfish.
Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM
Sea Spell
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:33 AM
OTH
Lost (Pulled Hook).
Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM
Blue Sky
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:28 AM
Blue Sky
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 9:26 AM
String Line
Daily 1st Release
Jun 10 @ 9:26 AM
String Line
Released a white marlin.
Jun 10 @ 9:26 AM
String Line
Hooked up
Jun 10 @ 9:19 AM
EZ Boy
Lost (Wrong Species).
Jun 10 @ 9:19 AM
EZ Boy
Hooked up
06/06/19 @ 3:11 PM
READY, SET, Registration - KWLA kicks-off tomorrow!
Big Rock week is FINALLY here, and it all starts TOMORROW night at the Big Rock KWLA Event. Join in on the excitement at one (or all) of our events happening throughout the weekend! Check out the Event Schedule for the weekend below.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 7 -
REGISTRATION at Tournament Headquarters, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm AND at the KWLA Event 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
KWLA EVENT, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
[ CAPTAIN'S MEETING ] Upstairs starting at 6:30 pm
[ DON'T MISS ] Best Dressed Contest, sponsored by Posh Pelican
- SATURDAY, JUNE 8 -
REGISTRATION continues at Big Rock HQ, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
REGISTRATION at the Captain's Party, 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
KWLA TOURNAMENT, fishing 8:00 am - 2:00 pm & weigh-ins begin at 3:00 pm
CAPTAIN'S PARTY at Crystal Coast Civic Center, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[ CAPTAIN'S MEETING ] Joslyn Hall, next door at 7:00 pm
- SUNDAY, JUNE 9 -
REGISTRATION continues at Big Rock HQ, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
REGISTRATION at the PIG PICKIN', 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
PIG PICKIN' at Front Street Village, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
05/17/19 @ 12:22 PM
61st Annual Big Rock- LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
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The Big Rock Tournament is just a FEW WEEKS away & we can't wait to celebrate our 61st Annual tournament with you! Have a question about prize money? Need a list of levels and entry fees? Visit our Rules & Registration link below for more information and a complete set of tournament rules on our website -OR- contact Executive Tournament Director, Crystal Hesmer, (252) 241-1515.
https://www.thebigrock.com/tournament/registration/
- A P P A R E L -
Our 61st Annual t-shirt collection is ON DECK! The 2019 design by world-renowned marine artist, Steve Goione, features the Big Rock Fountain & Weigh Station. With over 18 t-shirt colors to choose from, this collection has something for everyone onboard! SHOP 61st Annual t-shirts & apparel online today!
https://www.thebigrockstore.com/
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The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is excited to announce the return of the BIG ROCK, BIG HERO experience! This year, the second annual Big Rock, Big Hero is proudly sponsored by Salt Life. We have decided to make the experience a tournament tradition to share our accomplishments with those that protect our homeland so that we have the freedom to fish! Stay tuned, we will be announcing the Big Rock, Big Hero finalist, SOON!
The Big Rock board of directors have increased the Dolphin “winner take all” level to $2500 for the upcoming 61st Annual tournament. Based on last year’s Level VI entries at 172 participants, the purse would round out at $365,500 for the winning dolphin!
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