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2023
BIG ROCK RECAP

The 65th Annual tournament hosted a RECORD FLEET of 271 boats producing a purse totaling $5,835,705!

Expectations were high going into Day 1 & the fleet did not disappoint! Participants delivered an ACTION PACKED week with 7 blue marlin appearances & 248 billfish releases! SUSHI claimed the top prize of $1,477,438 + the Super 20 division worth $1,292,000 for the 484.5lb. fish caught on Day 5 of the tournament. 

STAT SUMMARY

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Boats
$ 1
Total Purse
1
Releases
$ 1
Top Prize
1st Place Blue Marlin

SUSHI

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  • 🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
  • THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 

Store hours ⬇️
Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
  • We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚

Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
  • Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
  • Treat your PEEPS to a Big Rock Mystery Egg this Easter 🐣 Shop online ONLY, and receive a GIANT 10” filled with best selling Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
  • EGG-CELENT NEWS 🐣 Mystery Eggs ARE BACK, filled with a variety of your favorite Big Rock gear! Available for every age, online only. Shop before March 27th for delivery before Easter. #bigrocktournament
  • Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
  • The countdown is ON ⏰ T-100 days until lines in for  the 66th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament 🎣
  • We know a good sale when we see it, and this is definitely one 👉🏼 Our Airbrush Marlin Long Sleeve is only $22! Pop in or shop online with us this weekend. 🛍️ #bigrocktournament 

We’re open upstairs until 5PM!
  • Celebrating the amazing team that keeps our ship sailing smoothly 🛥️👏🏼 Their dedication, hard work, and passion make the tournaments bigger and better year after year! #EmployeeAppreciationDay
  • An EXTRA day, calls for EXTRA savings! Take advantage of the leap day, and treat yourself to 29% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE. 🛍️ Offer is valid TODAY ONLY, online & in-store. *Excludes Annual Collection. 

Store Hours ➡️ 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
  • MARQUESA weighed in a hefty Hoo on Day 4 of the #BigRockTournament winning $2,000 💪🏼🎣 She didn’t finish at the top of the leaderboard by the end of the week, but every catch counts 💸💰 #WahooWednesday
🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
🚨 ONLY TWO WEEKS TIL EASTER! Hop to it and receive FREE SHIPPING with every purchase of a Big Rock Mystery Egg. Mystery Eggs are available ONLINE ONLY, now through March 27th. 🐣 #bigrocktournament
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THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 

Store hours ⬇️
Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
THE DROP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 🛍️ Shop our 66th Annual Spring Collection online & in-store. With over 30+ colors, there’s sure to be a perfect tee for you! 👏🏼 Store hours ⬇️ Monday through Saturday: 10AM-5PM #bigrocktournament
4 days ago
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We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚

Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
We need your help! Be a part of Big Rock History 👉🏼 We’re compiling memorable moments from the tournament’s rich history to create a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 📚 Whether it’s a winning catch, an unforgettable weigh-in, or simply a snapshot of camaraderie on the docks, every image tells a story. Email your photos + stories to history@thebigrock.com
7 days ago
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3/12
Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
Recognizing Lady Angler, Kathy Keel on #InternationalWomensDay 👑 Kathy weighed in this 759lb. Blue Marlin to win the 35th Annual Big Rock Tournament 💪🏼 To this day, Kathy’s catch remains the third largest fish landed in tournament history!
1 week ago
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4/12
Treat your PEEPS to a Big Rock Mystery Egg this Easter 🐣 Shop online ONLY, and receive a GIANT 10” filled with best selling Big Rock gear! #bigrocktournament
2 weeks ago
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5/12
EGG-CELENT NEWS 🐣 Mystery Eggs ARE BACK, filled with a variety of your favorite Big Rock gear! Available for every age, online only. Shop before March 27th for delivery before Easter. #bigrocktournament
EGG-CELENT NEWS 🐣 Mystery Eggs ARE BACK, filled with a variety of your favorite Big Rock gear! Available for every age, online only. Shop before March 27th for delivery before Easter. #bigrocktournament
2 weeks ago
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6/12
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
Celebrating #NationalSonsDay with some iconic moments from the 65th Annual #BigRockTournament 💙
2 weeks ago
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7/12
The countdown is ON ⏰ T-100 days until lines in for  the 66th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament 🎣
The countdown is ON ⏰ T-100 days until lines in for the 66th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament 🎣
2 weeks ago
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8/12
We know a good sale when we see it, and this is definitely one 👉🏼 Our Airbrush Marlin Long Sleeve is only $22! Pop in or shop online with us this weekend. 🛍️ #bigrocktournament 

We’re open upstairs until 5PM!
We know a good sale when we see it, and this is definitely one 👉🏼 Our Airbrush Marlin Long Sleeve is only $22! Pop in or shop online with us this weekend. 🛍️ #bigrocktournament We’re open upstairs until 5PM!
2 weeks ago
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9/12
Celebrating the amazing team that keeps our ship sailing smoothly 🛥️👏🏼 Their dedication, hard work, and passion make the tournaments bigger and better year after year! #EmployeeAppreciationDay
Celebrating the amazing team that keeps our ship sailing smoothly 🛥️👏🏼 Their dedication, hard work, and passion make the tournaments bigger and better year after year! #EmployeeAppreciationDay
3 weeks ago
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10/12
An EXTRA day, calls for EXTRA savings! Take advantage of the leap day, and treat yourself to 29% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE. 🛍️ Offer is valid TODAY ONLY, online & in-store. *Excludes Annual Collection. 

Store Hours ➡️ 10AM-5PM
#bigrocktournament
An EXTRA day, calls for EXTRA savings! Take advantage of the leap day, and treat yourself to 29% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE. 🛍️ Offer is valid TODAY ONLY, online & in-store. *Excludes Annual Collection. Store Hours ➡️ 10AM-5PM #bigrocktournament
3 weeks ago
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11/12
MARQUESA weighed in a hefty Hoo on Day 4 of the #BigRockTournament winning $2,000 💪🏼🎣 She didn’t finish at the top of the leaderboard by the end of the week, but every catch counts 💸💰 #WahooWednesday
3 weeks ago
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