GAME TIME WINS THE 66TH ANNUAL BIG ROCK

Three Teams Each Take Home Over $1.8 Million in Historic Payouts

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BIG ROCK RECAP

The 66th Annual Big Rock Tournament, presented by Jarrett Bay Boatworks, featured a record-breaking 302 boats competing for a staggering total purse of $7,562,700. For the first time in sport fishing tournament history, the top three teams each won over $1.8 million! GAME TIME was crowned the winner of the Big Rock Tournament with their 516lb blue marlin.

$7.5 M

TOTAL PURSE

302

BOATS

516 LB.

WINNING WEIGHT

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  • Congratulations to CRUDO for winning the 44th Annual @fishbisbees Black & Blue 🏆

On the last day of the tournament, Capt. Sharluko & the CRUDO crew battled this black marlin for 11 hours on their 33’ Invincible! 

With nearly $7 Million paid out, here’s a breakdown of the top money winners 👇🏼

🥇First Place Champions: Team Crudo - $854,150 for a 634 lb Black Marlin

🥈 2nd Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Super Neighbors - $511,150 for a 561 lb Blue Marlin

🥉 3rd Place + Day 3 5k Jackpot: PLC Hookers - $460,500 for a 493 lb Black Marlin

🏆 4th Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Primetime - $1,148,400 for a 482 lb Black Marlin

💸 5th Place Overall + Day 1 Jackpots: Team Hooray - $1,559,500 for a 450 lb Black Marlin (most prize money won during the tournament) 

💵 Day 3 19k + 20k Jackpots: Team Stella June - $901,500 for a 439 lb Black Marlin

🐟 Day 2 Chupacabra Jackpot + Rollover: Team Sneak Attack - $800,000 for a 351 lb Black Marlin

🎣 Day 1, 2 & 3 Release Teams: Never Say Never, Salty K, and El Suertudo - $204,000 each!

Congratulations to the 174 teams & 1200 anglers that competed in the incredible Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament 🎣👏🏼

📸: @pisces_sportfishing
  • A FALL FAVORITE 🍂 Our Grid Marlin Trucker is restocked in the best fall colors! Shop today online or in-store. #bigrocktournament 

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Monday - Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
  • Buena Suerte to the 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ teams competing in the 44th Annual Bisbee’s Black & Blue 🏆 With nearly $7 Million on the line, its one of the largest & richest tournaments in the world! 

📲 Follow @fishbisbees to stay up to date with all the action!
  • Oh my GOURD! 🎃 You don’t want to miss out on this best selling tee ➡️ Shop our Pelican Circle Short Sleeve Tee available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • Spooky szn has us in a silly goofy mood 🤪👻

All jokes aside — THIS is how you celebrate winning $1.8 Million 👏🏼 On the last day of the #BigRockTournament, @builderschoice_fishing was sweating as PIPE DOWN weighed in the last Blue Marlin of the tournament. 

Both teams were in the run for the Level VI — Prime Storage SUPER 20 Division — payout of nearly $1.5 Million & the competition was down to the wire. 

As soon as the weigh master called out 🗣️ 425.1lb, Eli Blake, mate on the 64’ @jarrettbay Builder’s Choice, jumped in to celebrate his teams WIN as their 431.8lb Blue Marlin was officially the 3rd place fish & the winner of the Super 20 prize for a grand total of $1,802,050 💸
  • Wanting a classic look? ➡️ Sounds like you need our Big Rock Stadium Quarter Zip! 😎 Shop now, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • Happy Boss’s Day to our leading lady, Madison! As a Morehead City native, she’s grown with Big Rock for almost a decade — starting as an intern in 2015 and rising to Executive Director in 2021. 

From expanding our retail to running the KWLA Tournament, to working directly with sponsors & participants, her passion has been key to the tournament’s success! We’re so lucky to have her at the helm! 🛥️
  • We’re halfway through the @ejwoutdoors Wahoo Challenge 🏆 

Current Standings:

🥇 SANDIA — 48.8lb.
🥈 JACK EM UP — 48.7lb. 
🥉 PEGGY — 47.4lb. 

18/41 boats are eligible to fish Thursday & Friday — could we see a leaderboard shakeup?! 🎣
  • Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
  • Investing in excellence 📚 Carteret County Schools are ranked among the top in the North Carolina, and the Big Rock Foundation is proud to support their continued success. 

👉🏼 To date, we’ve donated over $1.5 million, benefiting 18 schools and approximately 8,000 students!!

The Big Rock Teaching Fellow Grant with @ccpsfoundation is helping local students earn their degrees and return to teach, ensuring our schools and community thrive 🧑🏽‍🏫

Together, we’re building a brighter future 💙 Click the link in our bio to learn how you can support the Big Rock Foundation!
  • It’s OFFICIALLY sweatshirt season 🍂 Stay comfy and cute in our NEW Ladies Color Box Crewneck, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • Big Rock isn’t the only competition our team enjoys 😏🎣

Watch them compete for the Big Rock Jeopardy WIN 🏆

TELL US 🗣️ how many questions did you get right?

#bigrocktournament #bigrock #jeopardy
Congratulations to CRUDO for winning the 44th Annual @fishbisbees Black & Blue 🏆

On the last day of the tournament, Capt. Sharluko & the CRUDO crew battled this black marlin for 11 hours on their 33’ Invincible! 

With nearly $7 Million paid out, here’s a breakdown of the top money winners 👇🏼

🥇First Place Champions: Team Crudo - $854,150 for a 634 lb Black Marlin

🥈 2nd Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Super Neighbors - $511,150 for a 561 lb Blue Marlin

🥉 3rd Place + Day 3 5k Jackpot: PLC Hookers - $460,500 for a 493 lb Black Marlin

🏆 4th Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Primetime - $1,148,400 for a 482 lb Black Marlin

💸 5th Place Overall + Day 1 Jackpots: Team Hooray - $1,559,500 for a 450 lb Black Marlin (most prize money won during the tournament) 

💵 Day 3 19k + 20k Jackpots: Team Stella June - $901,500 for a 439 lb Black Marlin

🐟 Day 2 Chupacabra Jackpot + Rollover: Team Sneak Attack - $800,000 for a 351 lb Black Marlin

🎣 Day 1, 2 & 3 Release Teams: Never Say Never, Salty K, and El Suertudo - $204,000 each!

Congratulations to the 174 teams & 1200 anglers that competed in the incredible Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament 🎣👏🏼

📸: @pisces_sportfishing
Congratulations to CRUDO for winning the 44th Annual @fishbisbees Black & Blue 🏆

On the last day of the tournament, Capt. Sharluko & the CRUDO crew battled this black marlin for 11 hours on their 33’ Invincible! 

With nearly $7 Million paid out, here’s a breakdown of the top money winners 👇🏼

🥇First Place Champions: Team Crudo - $854,150 for a 634 lb Black Marlin

🥈 2nd Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Super Neighbors - $511,150 for a 561 lb Blue Marlin

🥉 3rd Place + Day 3 5k Jackpot: PLC Hookers - $460,500 for a 493 lb Black Marlin

🏆 4th Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Primetime - $1,148,400 for a 482 lb Black Marlin

💸 5th Place Overall + Day 1 Jackpots: Team Hooray - $1,559,500 for a 450 lb Black Marlin (most prize money won during the tournament) 

💵 Day 3 19k + 20k Jackpots: Team Stella June - $901,500 for a 439 lb Black Marlin

🐟 Day 2 Chupacabra Jackpot + Rollover: Team Sneak Attack - $800,000 for a 351 lb Black Marlin

🎣 Day 1, 2 & 3 Release Teams: Never Say Never, Salty K, and El Suertudo - $204,000 each!

Congratulations to the 174 teams & 1200 anglers that competed in the incredible Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament 🎣👏🏼

📸: @pisces_sportfishing
Congratulations to CRUDO for winning the 44th Annual @fishbisbees Black & Blue 🏆 On the last day of the tournament, Capt. Sharluko & the CRUDO crew battled this black marlin for 11 hours on their 33’ Invincible! With nearly $7 Million paid out, here’s a breakdown of the top money winners 👇🏼 🥇First Place Champions: Team Crudo - $854,150 for a 634 lb Black Marlin 🥈 2nd Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Super Neighbors - $511,150 for a 561 lb Blue Marlin 🥉 3rd Place + Day 3 5k Jackpot: PLC Hookers - $460,500 for a 493 lb Black Marlin 🏆 4th Place Overall + Day 2 Jackpots: Team Primetime - $1,148,400 for a 482 lb Black Marlin 💸 5th Place Overall + Day 1 Jackpots: Team Hooray - $1,559,500 for a 450 lb Black Marlin (most prize money won during the tournament) 💵 Day 3 19k + 20k Jackpots: Team Stella June - $901,500 for a 439 lb Black Marlin 🐟 Day 2 Chupacabra Jackpot + Rollover: Team Sneak Attack - $800,000 for a 351 lb Black Marlin 🎣 Day 1, 2 & 3 Release Teams: Never Say Never, Salty K, and El Suertudo - $204,000 each! Congratulations to the 174 teams & 1200 anglers that competed in the incredible Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament 🎣👏🏼 📸: @pisces_sportfishing
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A FALL FAVORITE 🍂 Our Grid Marlin Trucker is restocked in the best fall colors! Shop today online or in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Store Hours ⬇️
Monday - Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Closed
A FALL FAVORITE 🍂 Our Grid Marlin Trucker is restocked in the best fall colors! Shop today online or in-store. #bigrocktournament Store Hours ⬇️ Monday - Saturday: 10AM-5PM Sunday: Closed
3 days ago
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Buena Suerte to the 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ teams competing in the 44th Annual Bisbee’s Black & Blue 🏆 With nearly $7 Million on the line, its one of the largest & richest tournaments in the world! 

📲 Follow @fishbisbees to stay up to date with all the action!
Buena Suerte to the 1️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ teams competing in the 44th Annual Bisbee’s Black & Blue 🏆 With nearly $7 Million on the line, its one of the largest & richest tournaments in the world! 📲 Follow @fishbisbees to stay up to date with all the action!
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/12
Oh my GOURD! 🎃 You don’t want to miss out on this best selling tee ➡️ Shop our Pelican Circle Short Sleeve Tee available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
Oh my GOURD! 🎃 You don’t want to miss out on this best selling tee ➡️ Shop our Pelican Circle Short Sleeve Tee available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/12
Spooky szn has us in a silly goofy mood 🤪👻 All jokes aside — THIS is how you celebrate winning $1.8 Million 👏🏼 On the last day of the #BigRockTournament, @builderschoice_fishing was sweating as PIPE DOWN weighed in the last Blue Marlin of the tournament. Both teams were in the run for the Level VI — Prime Storage SUPER 20 Division — payout of nearly $1.5 Million & the competition was down to the wire. As soon as the weigh master called out 🗣️ 425.1lb, Eli Blake, mate on the 64’ @jarrettbay Builder’s Choice, jumped in to celebrate his teams WIN as their 431.8lb Blue Marlin was officially the 3rd place fish & the winner of the Super 20 prize for a grand total of $1,802,050 💸
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/12
Wanting a classic look? ➡️ Sounds like you need our Big Rock Stadium Quarter Zip! 😎 Shop now, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
Wanting a classic look? ➡️ Sounds like you need our Big Rock Stadium Quarter Zip! 😎 Shop now, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/12
Happy Boss’s Day to our leading lady, Madison! As a Morehead City native, she’s grown with Big Rock for almost a decade — starting as an intern in 2015 and rising to Executive Director in 2021. 

From expanding our retail to running the KWLA Tournament, to working directly with sponsors & participants, her passion has been key to the tournament’s success! We’re so lucky to have her at the helm! 🛥️
Happy Boss’s Day to our leading lady, Madison! As a Morehead City native, she’s grown with Big Rock for almost a decade — starting as an intern in 2015 and rising to Executive Director in 2021. From expanding our retail to running the KWLA Tournament, to working directly with sponsors & participants, her passion has been key to the tournament’s success! We’re so lucky to have her at the helm! 🛥️
2 weeks ago
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7/12
We’re halfway through the @ejwoutdoors Wahoo Challenge 🏆 

Current Standings:

🥇 SANDIA — 48.8lb.
🥈 JACK EM UP — 48.7lb. 
🥉 PEGGY — 47.4lb. 

18/41 boats are eligible to fish Thursday & Friday — could we see a leaderboard shakeup?! 🎣
We’re halfway through the @ejwoutdoors Wahoo Challenge 🏆 

Current Standings:

🥇 SANDIA — 48.8lb.
🥈 JACK EM UP — 48.7lb. 
🥉 PEGGY — 47.4lb. 

18/41 boats are eligible to fish Thursday & Friday — could we see a leaderboard shakeup?! 🎣
We’re halfway through the @ejwoutdoors Wahoo Challenge 🏆 

Current Standings:

🥇 SANDIA — 48.8lb.
🥈 JACK EM UP — 48.7lb. 
🥉 PEGGY — 47.4lb. 

18/41 boats are eligible to fish Thursday & Friday — could we see a leaderboard shakeup?! 🎣
We’re halfway through the @ejwoutdoors Wahoo Challenge 🏆 Current Standings: 🥇 SANDIA — 48.8lb. 🥈 JACK EM UP — 48.7lb. 🥉 PEGGY — 47.4lb. 18/41 boats are eligible to fish Thursday & Friday — could we see a leaderboard shakeup?! 🎣
2 weeks ago
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Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> 

Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
Fall fishing out of MHC >> Over 4️⃣0️⃣ billfish released this weekend by our local fleet 👉🏼 Check out @cjh0lbrook for some awesome videos of the boats running in 📸🔥
2 weeks ago
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Investing in excellence 📚 Carteret County Schools are ranked among the top in the North Carolina, and the Big Rock Foundation is proud to support their continued success. 

👉🏼 To date, we’ve donated over $1.5 million, benefiting 18 schools and approximately 8,000 students!!

The Big Rock Teaching Fellow Grant with @ccpsfoundation is helping local students earn their degrees and return to teach, ensuring our schools and community thrive 🧑🏽‍🏫

Together, we’re building a brighter future 💙 Click the link in our bio to learn how you can support the Big Rock Foundation!
Investing in excellence 📚 Carteret County Schools are ranked among the top in the North Carolina, and the Big Rock Foundation is proud to support their continued success. 👉🏼 To date, we’ve donated over $1.5 million, benefiting 18 schools and approximately 8,000 students!! The Big Rock Teaching Fellow Grant with @ccpsfoundation is helping local students earn their degrees and return to teach, ensuring our schools and community thrive 🧑🏽‍🏫 Together, we’re building a brighter future 💙 Click the link in our bio to learn how you can support the Big Rock Foundation!
2 weeks ago
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10/12
It’s OFFICIALLY sweatshirt season 🍂 Stay comfy and cute in our NEW Ladies Color Box Crewneck, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
It’s OFFICIALLY sweatshirt season 🍂 Stay comfy and cute in our NEW Ladies Color Box Crewneck, available online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
3 weeks ago
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11/12
Big Rock isn’t the only competition our team enjoys 😏🎣 Watch them compete for the Big Rock Jeopardy WIN 🏆 TELL US 🗣️ how many questions did you get right? #bigrocktournament #bigrock #jeopardy
3 weeks ago
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