Big Rock News

 
VOLVO PENTA IPS FUEL CONTEST GIVES $2500 to BIG ROCK FOUNDATION
July 15, 2008
BIG ROCK MAKES 50TH CHARITY DONATIONS!
July 9, 2008
Artemis wins 50th Big Rock
June 30, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Big Rock Leaders Not Scared by Competitors on Friday the 13th
June 13, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Artemis maintains Big Rock lead
June 12, 2008
Lady Lou V receives early Father's Day gift at Big Rock's Midpoint
June 11, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Eleventh hour weigh-in gives Artemis first-day Big Rock lead
June 10, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Artemis holds onto Big Rock lead
June 10, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Melina grabs Big Rock's first-day lead
June 9, 2008
Big Rock's 50th anniversary purse tops $1.79 million
June 8, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Big Rock’s 50th Competition Reaches ‘Golden’ Heights
June 7, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Sixty Four Boats Enter 11th Big Rock Lady Angler Tourney
June 7, 2008 - Bruce Paul
Fishing Partner wins 11th Big Rock Lady Angler tourney
June 7, 2008 - Bruce Paul
28 FT. BOAT WEIGH'S IN LARGEST BLUE!
May 26, 2008
SEVEN Blue Marlin at BIG ROCK SCALES!
May 25, 2008
HARLEY TO BE GIVEN TO ONE OF BIG ROCK ENTRIES!
May 22, 2008
BILL COLLECTOR HAD TWO BLUES IN ONE DAY!
May 20, 2008
50th EDITION PROGRAM IS PUBLISHED!!
May 13, 2008
BLUE MARLIN HAVE ARRIVED
May 6, 2008
BIG ROCK Article Debuts in Marlin Magazine!
April 14, 2008 - Crystal Watters
FIRST LOOK AT THE CUSTOM PAINTED HARLEY DAVIDSON
March 19, 2008
RULE CHANGES AND NEW CATEGORY for the 50th EVENT
January 10, 2008
TOURNAMENT GIVES LARGEST SINGLE DONATION TO THE TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY!
October 29, 2007
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING FRIDAY!
October 23, 2007
BIG ROCK'S 50TH ANNUAL EVENT
August 21, 2007
BIG ROCK GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY
July 19, 2007
Bak Bar wins 49th 'Big Rock
June 16, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Bak Bar leads Big Rock with 613-pounder
June 16, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Licketysplit grabs Big Rock lead
June 15, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Safari carries Big Rock lead into final days
June 14, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Safari maintains Big Rock lead
June 13, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Releases dominate Big Rock's second day
June 12, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Safari tracks down Big Rock lead
June 11, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Big Rock purse reaches $1,537,350
June 10, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
EMBARQ Returns as Big Rock Communications Provider, Webcam Sponsor
June 9, 2007
O Lucky Me wins 10th annual Big Rock Lady Angler tourney
June 9, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Big Rock tops $1 million for 10th straight year
June 9, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
10th Big Rock Lady Angler competition draws 55 entries
June 8, 2007 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
FINAL CIRCLE HOOK RULING
May 31, 2007
2007 PROGRAM RELEASED!
April 23, 2007
2007 RULES UPDATED!
March 21, 2007
CIRCLE HOOKS FOR 2007
December 27, 2006
FALL FISHING IS HOT!
November 20, 2006
BIG ROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING
September 28, 2006
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Comment on Circle Hook Issue
August 2, 2006
BIG ROCK GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY!
July 11, 2006
Chainlink takes Big Rock into Overtime
June 17, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Chainlink wins Big Rock in overtime
June 17, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Skirt Chaser grabs Big Rock lead
June 16, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Alberto continues to impact Big Rock fishing
June 16, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Stacy-Morehead DSL Connection Boosts Big Rock Communications
June 15, 2006 - Tom Matthews, 919-554-7185
Alberto to Big Rock: No fishing
June 14, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Can Do Too maintains Big Rock lead
June 13, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Can Do Too grabs Big Rock first-day lead
June 12, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Can Do Too survives scare, holds Big Rock lead after Day No. 1
June 12, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Big Rock purse sets new record: $1,589,550
June 11, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Circle hooks key as Hatterascal wins 9th Lady Angler tourney
June 10, 2006 - by Bruce Paul
EMBARQ NAMED AS BIG ROCK COMMUNICATIONS, WEBCAM SPONSOR
June 10, 2006 - Tom Matthews, 919-554-7185
Records fall before 9th Big Rock Lady Angler Tourney begins
June 10, 2006 - Bruce Paul, Media Director
Defending champ set for ‘back-to-back’ title try at 48th Big Rock
June 9, 2006 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
RAAB CLINIC BENEFITS FROM LADY ANGLERS
June 5, 2006
THE BLUE MARLIN ARE OUT THERE!
May 31, 2006 - Crystal Watters
SLEEPING BOOTY RETURNS for 2006
May 26, 2006
EARLY ENTRIES IN ALL LEVELS!
May 22, 2006 - Crystal Watters
BIG ROCK PROGRAMS Available!
May 9, 2006
Anticipated 48th Annual T-Shirt On Sale Now!
April 4, 2006
Excitement Heats Up for 2006 Big Rock!
March 20, 2006
2006 CHARITIES CHOSEN
February 23, 2006
2006 Rules and Registration Forms Available on Web!
January 2, 2006
2006 Big Rock T-shirt Available!
November 14, 2005
BIG ROCK BUZZ for 2006!
September 7, 2005
Duck’s Unlimited Tourney to use Big Rock Weigh Station
July 25, 2005
BIG ROCK GIVES BACK!
July 1, 2005
Size Matters wins 47th Big Rock
June 18, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Size Matters takes Big Rock lead
June 17, 2005
Commi$$ion$ takes over third at Big Rock
June 16, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Lady Lou V's second voyage yields second place in Big Rock
June 15, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Sprint Returns as Official Communications Sponsor for The Big Rock
June 15, 2005 - Tom Matthews
Drama with second place marks Big Rock's second day
June 14, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Gambler holds onto lead at close of first day
June 13, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Gambler boats first blue marlin of 47th Big Rock
June 12, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Gambler grabs Big Rock lead with 515.5 pounder
June 12, 2005
Big Rock purse reaches $1 million again
June 12, 2005 - By Bruce Paul
Town Creek Marina Reveler wins Lady Big Rock
June 11, 2005 - Bruce Paul
Big Rock lady anglers sets many records
June 10, 2005 - Bruce Paul
BILLFISH FLAGS ARE FLYING HIGH!!
June 7, 2005
HMS PERMIT REQUIRED!
June 1, 2005
Captain's Party Band ROCKS!!
May 30, 2005
CIRCLE HOOK RIGGING VIDEO ONLINE!
May 27, 2005
BIG ROCK Board of Directors Prepare for Upcoming Tournament
May 22, 2005
BIG ROCK PROGRAM RELEASED!
May 16, 2005
CALCUTTA Releases a Blue Marlin!
May 10, 2005
READY FOR THE EXCITEMENT?
May 3, 2005
Aerial Photographer SKYSHOTS joins Big Rock Lineup
April 7, 2005
BIG ROCK T-shirts In Stores This Weekend!
March 22, 2005
2005 Charities are Chosen
March 1, 2005
RULES AVAILABLE NOW!!
February 12, 2005
ROCK ON.....in 2005!!
January 3, 2005
CHARITY REMAINS TOP PRIORITY
December 13, 2004
THANKS TO SPONSORS AND PARTICIPANTS
November 23, 2004
CHARITIES WIN AFTER SAILFISH CHALLENGE
November 9, 2004
FOUR for Forty Something!
October 29, 2004
FISHIN' IS HOT!!
October 27, 2004
Strike One with a Triple!!
October 9, 2004
Sprint Named Communications Provider for Big Rock Sailfish Challenge
October 8, 2004
The BIG ROCK SAILFISH CHALLENGE starts today!
October 8, 2004
EXCELLENT WEATHER FORCAST FOR WEEKEND!
October 4, 2004
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS "DEPOSITED"!
September 24, 2004
Sailfish Challenge Entrants....POUR IN!
September 10, 2004
Sailfish Tourney - Great First Response!
September 2, 2004
1st Annual Big Rock Sailfish Challenge - Registration Begins
July 12, 2004 - Kyra Moore
Big Rock charities receive $107,250
June 20, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Impulse wins 46th Big Rock
June 19, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Impulse takes lead into final day
June 18, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Marlin standings stay same for second day
June 17, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Golfer trades clubs for rods
June 17, 2004 - By Ken Buday
Impulse grabs Big Rock lead
June 16, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Marlin still elusive in biggest Big Rock
June 15, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Sprint Returns as Official Communications Sponsor for The Big Rock. Sprint’s DSL High-Speed Internet Access Provides the Backbone for The Big Rock’s Webcam
June 15, 2004
Biggest Big Rock off to a slow start
June 14, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Big Rock purse reaches $1,465,000
June 13, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Boat Totals Growing....Lady Angler Tournament Today
June 12, 2004
Lady Anglers kick off Big Rock in ‘traditional’ way
June 12, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Honey Hush leads Big Rock Lady Angler Tourney
June 12, 2004 - By Bruce
Honey Hush tallies another Lady Angler victory
June 12, 2004 - By Bruce Paul
Boat Totals Growing....Lady Angler Event Tonight
June 11, 2004
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION BEGINS!
June 7, 2004 - Crystal Watters
Jarrett Bay News and Highlights
May 24, 2004
BIG ROCK Program Released
May 4, 2004
FISH'N IS HOT!
April 30, 2004 - Crystal Watters
LIBERTY COACH Joins Big Rock Sponsors
April 14, 2004
NC Governor's Cup Awards Given
March 8, 2004 - Crystal Watters
2004 RULES & BROCHURE MAILED
March 4, 2004 - Crystal Watters
BIG ROCK Donates to Salvation Army
December 17, 2003
Chuck Rhodes Given Director Emeritus Status
December 1, 2003 - Crystal Watters
Sailfish Bite is ON!!
October 27, 2003 - Morehead City, NC
BIG ROCK DONATES WEIGH MASTER FUNDS
October 14, 2003
Big Rock Charitable Donations top $106,750
July 21, 2003
Big Rock winners, charities receive big checks at awards banquet
June 15, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Pipe Layer wins 45th Big Rock
June 14, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Pipe Layer takes Big Rock lead into final day
June 13, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Sprint Signs On as Official Communications Sponsor for 45th Annual Big Rock
June 12, 2003 - Tom Matthews
Pipe Layer maintains Big Rock lead
June 12, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Pipe Layer continues Big Rock lead
June 12, 2003
Pipe Layer lays claim to Big Rock lead
June 10, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Billfish releases dominate opening day of 45th Big Rock
June 9, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Big Rock purse reaches $1 million again
June 8, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Caliente wins Lady Angler billfish purse
June 8, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
Big Rock Lady Anglers Tourney celebrates first billfish payday
June 7, 2003 - By Bruce Paul
The BITE is ON!!
June 4, 2003
It's a BLUE MARLIN Day!
May 31, 2003
Another Sail for Wave Runner
May 28, 2003
BLUE MARLIN RELEASES aboard "Wave Runner" and "Delta Dawn"
May 16, 2003
BIG ROCK Charters Report Great Fishing!
May 14, 2003 - Crystal Watters
PROGRESS ENERGY Sign On As Platinum Sponsor!
May 1, 2003
BIG ROCK Specifies MUSTAD Circle Hook
March 24, 2003 - Crystal Watters
Wachovia signs on as Official Bank
March 3, 2003
BIG ROCK Makes Move Toward Circle Hooks
January 7, 2003
BIG ROCK LANDING--Bluefin Tuna sighted!
December 5, 2002
Champion of Sport Fishing
October 4, 2002
Fishing Report Update
October 1, 2002
Big Rock Landing Fishing Report-Charters Available
September 19, 2002 - Crystal Watters
This Week's Big Rock Landing Fishing Report-Charters Available
September 14, 2002 - Crystal Watters
BIG ROCK LANDING FISHING REPORT
August 14, 2002
BIG ROCK LANDING FISHING REPORT
August 5, 2002
BIG ROCK LANDING FISHING REPORT-Charters still available!
July 25, 2002 - Crystal Watters
Big Rock Landing Fishing Report
July 18, 2002 - Crystal Watters
NEW! Big Rock Landing Thursday Fishing Report
July 11, 2002 - Crystal Watters
Samanna wins 44th Big Rock
June 15, 2002
Fifth day yields no changes to Big Rock leader board
June 14, 2002
PGA's Curtis Strange to fish final day of 44th Big Rock
June 14, 2002
Scarlet Fever grabs spot on Big Rock leader board
June 13, 2002
Samanna, Steel Deal maintain Big Rock lead
June 12, 2002
Samanna takes first day lead in Big Rock
June 11, 2002
Steel Deal lands 489-pounder in 44th Big Rock
June 11, 2002
Big Rock purse climbs to $1,109,500 as competition begins
June 10, 2002
Samanna, First Down Pirates head to scales with blue marlin
June 10, 2002
Big Rock Lady Angler purse split three ways
June 9, 2002 - By Bruce Paul Big Rock Media Director
Big Rock purse tops $1 million for fifth straight year
June 9, 2002
The Blues Are Running!
May 27, 2002
Daily Gamefish Category added for 2002
March 28, 2002 - Crystal Watters
2001-2002 Big Rock Officers Elected
November 15, 2001 - Crystal Watters
Big Rock Board Of Directors Plan for 2002
September 1, 2001 - Crystal Watters
Sea Striker, charities are big winners at Big Rock awards banquet
June 19, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Sea Striker wins $942,100 in 43rd Big Rock
June 16, 2001 - Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Sea Striker leads Big Rock on eve of final day
June 15, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Adverse weather helps Sea Striker maintain Big Rock lead
June 14, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock media director
Sea Striker maintains Big Rock lead at tournament half-way point
June 13, 2001 - Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Sea Striker takes Big Rock lead with 515.5-pound blue marlin
June 12, 2001 - Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Hatterascal grabs first-day lead with 454-pound blue marlin
June 12, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Big Rock purse tops $1 million for fourth straight year
June 11, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Quillen Wins 4th Annual Big Rock Lady Angler Event
June 10, 2001 - By Bruce Paul, Big Rock Media Director
Participants
May 22, 2001
GUY HARVEY - Artist for 43rd Annual T-shirt delivered to Retailers
April 9, 2001
North Carolina Governor’s Cup Awards Given
November 13, 2000
Outer Banks Outfitters and Boater’s World return as Major Sponsor for 2001
October 2, 2000
Board of Directors begin planning for 2001
September 21, 2000
IT'S FINAL! Summertime Blues Wins the 42nd Annual Big Rock
June 17, 2000 - Press Release by Bruce Paul, Media Director
Big Rock awards banquet is special for winners, tournament charities
June 17, 2000 - by Bruce Paul, Media Director
Summertime Blues takes Big Rock lead with record 831-pound blue marlin
June 15, 2000 - Press Release by Bruce Paul, Media Director
Big Rock purse reachs $1 million for fifth straight year
January 1, 1900

 

 

 


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