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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  • 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
  • The bites still hot in Fisherman’s Paradise ⬇️

— LABRADOR released 2️⃣ Blue Marlin & 9️⃣ Sailfish

— MARSH MADNESS released 1️⃣0️⃣ Sailfish 

— CONTINGENSEA released 1️⃣ Blue Marlin & 7️⃣ Sailfish 

Who’d we miss? 💬👇🏼
  • From the mountains to the sea, we’re all Carolinians. 💙 

The Morehead City Fire Department has compiled 32 pallets of supplies for the victims of Hurricane Helene in western NC — including some brand new @ejwoutdoors and Big Rock gear 💪🏼 Many thanks to the incredible support and donations from our community 🙌🏼 

Prayers for safety for all of those involved in recovering & rebuilding WNC 🌄

** MCFD is no longer accepting donations at this time as they are preparing to head west tomorrow ** 

🎥: @courtbmattar
  • SALE SALE SALE ➡️ You don’t want to miss this DEAL! All shorts are now $25! Shop online + in-store to stock up while you can. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • THIS WEEKEND @ncseafoodfest is taking over Morehead City 🍤🎟️🎡

We’re diving into the best bites in town 🍤🌽 AND we’ll be selling $10 Big Rock t-shirts while supplies last! 🙌🏼

Don’t miss out — What’s your must see at the Seafood Festival!?
  • LADIES ✨ Get this new arrival NOW or regret it LATER! Shop our Ladies Lure Boxy Tee, available in THREE COLORS, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • October fishing is off to a solid start 👍🏽

DUE SOUTH 2️⃣2️⃣ Sails
LABRADOR 2️⃣1️⃣ Sails 
GOOMBAY 1️⃣4️⃣ Sails 

The Blue Marlin are still hanging around but there’s nothing like releasing double digit sails! Get in on the action 👉🏼 Book a charter with some of the finest in the fleet on Morehead City’s Waterfront @due_south_sport_fishing @labradorsportfishing @billcollectorcharters @sensation_sport_fishing @the_general_sportfishing @dancinoutlawcharters @thebuyout.sportfishing @breakwaterchartersnc @ramblinmancharters @offshoreoutlaw @legacy_fishing_charters @islandgirlcharter @reelebugging @reelaxcharters
  • Celebrating all the sons who make any day on the water unforgettable 🎣 #NationalSonsDay
  • It’s NATIONAL NORTH CAROLINA DAY! Celebrate The Old North State in our NC Flag Silhouette Tees🌲👣💙Available in performance and cotton, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
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 📸🔥
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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!
3 days ago
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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 📲
4 days ago
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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
5 days ago
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4/12
The bites still hot in Fisherman’s Paradise ⬇️

— LABRADOR released 2️⃣ Blue Marlin & 9️⃣ Sailfish

— MARSH MADNESS released 1️⃣0️⃣ Sailfish 

— CONTINGENSEA released 1️⃣ Blue Marlin & 7️⃣ Sailfish 

Who’d we miss? 💬👇🏼
The bites still hot in Fisherman’s Paradise ⬇️

— LABRADOR released 2️⃣ Blue Marlin & 9️⃣ Sailfish

— MARSH MADNESS released 1️⃣0️⃣ Sailfish 

— CONTINGENSEA released 1️⃣ Blue Marlin & 7️⃣ Sailfish 

Who’d we miss? 💬👇🏼
The bites still hot in Fisherman’s Paradise ⬇️ — LABRADOR released 2️⃣ Blue Marlin & 9️⃣ Sailfish — MARSH MADNESS released 1️⃣0️⃣ Sailfish — CONTINGENSEA released 1️⃣ Blue Marlin & 7️⃣ Sailfish Who’d we miss? 💬👇🏼
1 week ago
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5/12
From the mountains to the sea, we’re all Carolinians. 💙 The Morehead City Fire Department has compiled 32 pallets of supplies for the victims of Hurricane Helene in western NC — including some brand new @ejwoutdoors and Big Rock gear 💪🏼 Many thanks to the incredible support and donations from our community 🙌🏼 Prayers for safety for all of those involved in recovering & rebuilding WNC 🌄 ** MCFD is no longer accepting donations at this time as they are preparing to head west tomorrow ** 🎥: @courtbmattar
1 week ago
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6/12
SALE SALE SALE ➡️ You don’t want to miss this DEAL! All shorts are now $25! Shop online + in-store to stock up while you can. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
7/12
THIS WEEKEND @ncseafoodfest is taking over Morehead City 🍤🎟️🎡 We’re diving into the best bites in town 🍤🌽 AND we’ll be selling $10 Big Rock t-shirts while supplies last! 🙌🏼 Don’t miss out — What’s your must see at the Seafood Festival!?
2 weeks ago
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8/12
LADIES ✨ Get this new arrival NOW or regret it LATER! Shop our Ladies Lure Boxy Tee, available in THREE COLORS, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
LADIES ✨ Get this new arrival NOW or regret it LATER! Shop our Ladies Lure Boxy Tee, available in THREE COLORS, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
2 weeks ago
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9/12
October fishing is off to a solid start 👍🏽

DUE SOUTH 2️⃣2️⃣ Sails
LABRADOR 2️⃣1️⃣ Sails 
GOOMBAY 1️⃣4️⃣ Sails 

The Blue Marlin are still hanging around but there’s nothing like releasing double digit sails! Get in on the action 👉🏼 Book a charter with some of the finest in the fleet on Morehead City’s Waterfront @due_south_sport_fishing @labradorsportfishing @billcollectorcharters @sensation_sport_fishing @the_general_sportfishing @dancinoutlawcharters @thebuyout.sportfishing @breakwaterchartersnc @ramblinmancharters @offshoreoutlaw @legacy_fishing_charters @islandgirlcharter @reelebugging @reelaxcharters
October fishing is off to a solid start 👍🏽

DUE SOUTH 2️⃣2️⃣ Sails
LABRADOR 2️⃣1️⃣ Sails 
GOOMBAY 1️⃣4️⃣ Sails 

The Blue Marlin are still hanging around but there’s nothing like releasing double digit sails! Get in on the action 👉🏼 Book a charter with some of the finest in the fleet on Morehead City’s Waterfront @due_south_sport_fishing @labradorsportfishing @billcollectorcharters @sensation_sport_fishing @the_general_sportfishing @dancinoutlawcharters @thebuyout.sportfishing @breakwaterchartersnc @ramblinmancharters @offshoreoutlaw @legacy_fishing_charters @islandgirlcharter @reelebugging @reelaxcharters
October fishing is off to a solid start 👍🏽

DUE SOUTH 2️⃣2️⃣ Sails
LABRADOR 2️⃣1️⃣ Sails 
GOOMBAY 1️⃣4️⃣ Sails 

The Blue Marlin are still hanging around but there’s nothing like releasing double digit sails! Get in on the action 👉🏼 Book a charter with some of the finest in the fleet on Morehead City’s Waterfront @due_south_sport_fishing @labradorsportfishing @billcollectorcharters @sensation_sport_fishing @the_general_sportfishing @dancinoutlawcharters @thebuyout.sportfishing @breakwaterchartersnc @ramblinmancharters @offshoreoutlaw @legacy_fishing_charters @islandgirlcharter @reelebugging @reelaxcharters
October fishing is off to a solid start 👍🏽 DUE SOUTH 2️⃣2️⃣ Sails LABRADOR 2️⃣1️⃣ Sails GOOMBAY 1️⃣4️⃣ Sails The Blue Marlin are still hanging around but there’s nothing like releasing double digit sails! Get in on the action 👉🏼 Book a charter with some of the finest in the fleet on Morehead City’s Waterfront @due_south_sport_fishing @labradorsportfishing @billcollectorcharters @sensation_sport_fishing @the_general_sportfishing @dancinoutlawcharters @thebuyout.sportfishing @breakwaterchartersnc @ramblinmancharters @offshoreoutlaw @legacy_fishing_charters @islandgirlcharter @reelebugging @reelaxcharters
2 weeks ago
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10/12
Celebrating all the sons who make any day on the water unforgettable 🎣 #NationalSonsDay
2 weeks ago
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11/12
It’s NATIONAL NORTH CAROLINA DAY! Celebrate The Old North State in our NC Flag Silhouette Tees🌲👣💙Available in performance and cotton, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
It’s NATIONAL NORTH CAROLINA DAY! Celebrate The Old North State in our NC Flag Silhouette Tees🌲👣💙Available in performance and cotton, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
2 weeks ago
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