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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  • 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 📲
  • It’s finally FRIDAY 👏🏼 What better way to kick off the weekend than with NEW ARRIVALS ➡️ Shop our NEW Shadow Streak Long Sleeve Performance, available in two colors, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
  • When the tuna’s as tall as you 👍🏽🤣 @ncbillfishseries
  • From the dock to the deck 🛥️ Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to the girls catching Marlin & memories alongside mom & dad 💗🎣
  • How it started ⏩ how it’s going 

The time-honored tradition of taking a swim after catching your first billfish has been commemorated here at Big Rock for decades. 

Pictured above: Anglers in the early days of the tournament & REELENTLESS angler, Alex Bryant, celebrating his first Blue Marlin during the 2024 #BigRockTournament 🏆💦

We need some help identifying the folks in the first photo — Looks like Capt. Delmus Willis & Johnny Rose. Let us know in the comments if you recognize anyone else!
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? 💬👇🏼
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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
2 days ago
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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 📲
2 days ago
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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!?
5 days ago
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4/12
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 📲
7 days ago
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5/12
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
1 week ago
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6/12
Celebrating all the sons who make any day on the water unforgettable 🎣 #NationalSonsDay
2 weeks ago
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7/12
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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8/12
It’s finally FRIDAY 👏🏼 What better way to kick off the weekend than with NEW ARRIVALS ➡️ Shop our NEW Shadow Streak Long Sleeve Performance, available in two colors, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament 

Link in bio to shop online 📲
It’s finally FRIDAY 👏🏼 What better way to kick off the weekend than with NEW ARRIVALS ➡️ Shop our NEW Shadow Streak Long Sleeve Performance, available in two colors, online + in-store. #bigrocktournament Link in bio to shop online 📲
2 weeks ago
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9/12
When the tuna’s as tall as you 👍🏽🤣 @ncbillfishseries
When the tuna’s as tall as you 👍🏽🤣 @ncbillfishseries
2 weeks ago
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10/12
From the dock to the deck 🛥️ Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to the girls catching Marlin & memories alongside mom & dad 💗🎣
2 weeks ago
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11/12
How it started ⏩ how it’s going 

The time-honored tradition of taking a swim after catching your first billfish has been commemorated here at Big Rock for decades. 

Pictured above: Anglers in the early days of the tournament & REELENTLESS angler, Alex Bryant, celebrating his first Blue Marlin during the 2024 #BigRockTournament 🏆💦

We need some help identifying the folks in the first photo — Looks like Capt. Delmus Willis & Johnny Rose. Let us know in the comments if you recognize anyone else!
How it started ⏩ how it’s going 

The time-honored tradition of taking a swim after catching your first billfish has been commemorated here at Big Rock for decades. 

Pictured above: Anglers in the early days of the tournament & REELENTLESS angler, Alex Bryant, celebrating his first Blue Marlin during the 2024 #BigRockTournament 🏆💦

We need some help identifying the folks in the first photo — Looks like Capt. Delmus Willis & Johnny Rose. Let us know in the comments if you recognize anyone else!
How it started ⏩ how it’s going The time-honored tradition of taking a swim after catching your first billfish has been commemorated here at Big Rock for decades. Pictured above: Anglers in the early days of the tournament & REELENTLESS angler, Alex Bryant, celebrating his first Blue Marlin during the 2024 #BigRockTournament 🏆💦 We need some help identifying the folks in the first photo — Looks like Capt. Delmus Willis & Johnny Rose. Let us know in the comments if you recognize anyone else!
2 weeks ago
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12/12