Last Day, Best Day!
06/13/26, 2:45 PM
Lines are IN for the sixth and final day of fishing at the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, with 255 boats making their final offshore push before scales close this evening.
MARLIN FEVER continues to hold both the tournament lead and the all-time Big Rock record with their historic 919.9 lb. Blue Marlin weighed on Day 2. Their catch still has the team in line for a potential multi-million dollar payday, but with one final day left to fish, the pressure remains on. FENDER BENDER currently sits in second place with a 644.1 lb. Blue Marlin, while FREE RANGER rounds out the top three with a 597.4 lb. catch.
The release divisions remain some of the tightest battles in the tournament heading into the final day of fishing. In the Free Fly Apparel Level VIII Release Division, WAVE PAVER leads with 1,725 points after tallying 4 Blue Marlin and 1 White Marlin released throughout the week. MARSH MADNESS sits close behind with 1,675 points, while G BABY holds third with 1,600 points. Notably, MARSH MADNESS is currently the ONLY boat in the top three expected to fish today — meaning the leaderboard could still completely change before lines out.
The Level IX Non-Sonar Release Division is just as close. WASABI and THE HURRICANE are tied atop the leaderboard with 2 Blue Marlin releases, earning both teams 800 points respectively, while FAMILY TIME remains within striking distance in third place with 525 points.
In the Parker Offshore Level VII Dolphin WTA Division, DOC FEES still leads the tournament with their massive 66.1 lb. mahi weighed earlier this week. The Wahoo Division is still led by MAGIC MOMENT'S 53.4 lb. 'hoo — this division saw a major shakeup yesterday as REDEMPTION climbed the leaderboard with a 52.6 lb. wahoo caught by angler Natalia Frost.
With the scales set to close for the final time tonight, every hookup offshore matters. Follow along live in the Big Rock App and tune into Big Rock TV this afternoon as the final day unfolds at Big Rock Landing.
Day 5 Recap!
06/13/26, 12:32 PM
Day 5 of the 68th Annual Big Rock brought a much quieter day offshore — but the release leaderboards still saw major movement heading into the LAST day of fishing.
With rough conditions and a predicted lay day keeping much of the fleet at the dock, only 59 of the 278 registered boats headed offshore today. Even with the limited fleet, nine total billfish releases were recorded on Day 5.
WAVE PAVER, a 75' Bayliss, led the Day 5 Level VIII daily release standings with 400 points after releasing 1 Blue Marlin — marking Gregory Poole’s FIRST Blue Marlin release of Day 5.
In the Level IX Non-Sonar Division, LUCKY 3, a 37’ Front Runner, claimed the Day 5 daily release honors with 1 White Marlin.
The Free Fly Apparel Overall Level VIII Release Division leaderboard saw a major shakeup heading into the final day of fishing. WAVE PAVER now sits atop the leaderboard with 1,725 points after tallying 4 Blue Marlin and 1 White Marlin released throughout the week.
MARSH MADNESS slipped into second place with 1,675 points from 2 Blue Marlin, 6 White Marlin, and 1 Sailfish released, while G BABY rounds out the top three with 1,600 points after 4 Blue Marlin released over the tournament.
Notably, MARSH MADNESS is the ONLY boat currently in the top three of the Level VIII Release Division with one more day of fishing left...
The Level IX Non-Sonar Release Division remains incredibly tight heading into the final day of fishing. WASABI, a 48’ Buddy Harris, currently leads the division after releasing 2 Blue Marlin this week. THE HURRICANE, a 52’ Viking, sits close behind in second, also with 2 Blue Marlin releases. FAMILY TIME, a 46’ Buddy Harris, rounds out the top three with 525 points after releasing 1 Blue Marlin and 1 White Marlin.
The Daily Dolphin leaderboard saw HIGH YIELD claim today’s top daily payout with a 41.2 lb. dolphin caught by angler Bernard Linney, earning the team $5,000.
TRIPLE HEADER followed in second place with a 23.8 lb. dolphin caught by Matthew Cowan, securing the $2,500 daily payout. DOC FEES still holds the overall lead with their massive 66.1 lb. dolphin weighed earlier this week.
Day 5 also brought another major moment in the Wahoo Division as REDEMPTION made a huge move with angler Natalia Frost weighing a 52.6 lb. wahoo, earning the team the $5,000 daily payout and shaking up the overall standings. REDEMPTION now sits in second place in the Weekly Overall Dolphin Divison.
DOROTHY MARIE followed in second place with a 40.6 lb. fish caught by angler Stork, securing the $2,500 daily payout.
With just ONE day left to fish in the 68th Annual Big Rock, the pressure is on — and as this tournament has already proven, anything can happen before lines out tomorrow...
Lines In, Day 4!
06/11/26, 2:17 PM
LINES IN | Day 4 of the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
105 of the 278 boats are fishing today after another action-packed day at Big Rock Landing that brought three more Blue Marlin to the scales and major leaderboard shakeups across the tournament.
MARLIN FEVER still holds the tournament lead — and the Big Rock record — with their historic 919.9 lb. Blue Marlin weighed on Day 2. The massive fish currently has the team eyeing a potential $6.2 million payday if it can hold onto first place through Saturday.
But the leaderboard tightened up significantly yesterday. FENDER BENDER surged into second place late in the evening with a 644.1 lb. Blue Marlin caught by angler Chris Scerri, while FREE RANGER jumped into third after weighing a 597.4 lb. fish caught by angler Reid Wood.
Yesterday also marked FREE RANGER’S second trip to Big Rock Landing this week after previously weighing a 436.2 lb. Blue Marlin on Day 1. Their arrival brought a huge showing from Ocracoke, who packed the docks to cheer on their hometown crew.
BUILDER’S CHOICE, the 64’ Jarrett Bay captained by Big Rock Board Member Capt. Brent Gaskill, also hit the scales yesterday with a 530.0 lb. Blue Marlin after Big Rock Big Hero USMC MGySgt Joe Herman released his very first Blue Marlin earlier in the day offshore. His second? Weighed at Big Rock Landing, with thousands in tow to watch.
That now makes seven Blue Marlin weighed through just three days of fishing at the 68th Annual Big Rock Tournament.
In the Release Division, MARSH MADNESS remains atop the leaderboard with 1,675 points, followed by DOUBLE G with 1,325 and SAILS PITCH with 1,175. LUCIBRI led the Day 3 release fleet with 650 points after releasing 2 White Marlin and 1 Blue Marlin.
The Non-Sonar Release Division saw FAMILY TIME jump into first place with 525 points after also securing the Day 3 daily prize.
In the Parker Boats Level VII Dolphin WTA Division, DOC FEES still leads the tournament with an impressive 66.1 lb. mahi. GAMEKEEPER remains in second place overall, while PELAGIC HUNTER II claimed yesterday’s daily payout with a 31.1 lb. dolphin.
The Tuna Division saw WATERTIGHT move into the top spot with a 70.8 lb. tuna, while TRIPLE HEADER currently holds both second and third place on the leaderboard.
With only three days left to fish and the leaderboard changing by the hour, the hunt is far from over. Follow every hookup, release, and weigh-in live in the Big Rock App, and tune into Big Rock TV later this afternoon for live coverage from the scales.
Day 3 Recap
06/11/26, 2:07 PM
Day 3 of the 68th Annual Big Rock brought another unforgettable day to Big Rock Landing — with three Blue Marlin hitting the scales and major leaderboard movement across multiple divisions.
FREE RANGER was first to the docks, returning to Big Rock Landing for the second time this week after their Day 1 weigh-in of a 436.2 lb. Blue Marlin. This time, angler Reid Wood brought in a 597.4 lb. Blue Marlin, launching FREE RANGER into third place overall!
Next to the scales was BUILDER’S CHOICE, the 64’ Jarrett Bay captained by fellow Big Rock Board Member Capt. Brent Gaskill. Onboard was Big Rock Big Hero (presented by Pimp Shrimp Co.) USMC MGySgt Joe Herman, who released his very first Blue Marlin earlier in the day before bringing a second fish back to the scales. Herman's 530.0 lb. Blue Marlin added yet another impressive catch to an already wild tournament week.
FENDER BENDER closed out the night in dramatic fashion, arriving just after 7PM with angler Chris Scerri’s massive 644.1lb. Blue Marlin. The catch rocketed the team into second place overall in the heaviest Blue Marlin division, capping off an electric day at the scales.
That now makes SEVEN Blue Marlin weighed through just three days of fishing at the 68th Annual Big Rock — with three full days still left to go.
The Release Division stayed busy offshore with 81 total billfish releases recorded on Day 3. MARSH MADNESS continues to lead the Free Fly Apparel Level VIII Release Division with 1,675 points, followed by DOUBLE G with 1,325 points and SAILS PITCH with 1,175. LUCI B topped the 259-boat release fleet on Day 3 with 650 points after releasing 2 White Marlin and 1 Blue Marlin.
In the Non-Sonar Release Division, FAMILY TIME jumped into the overall lead with 525 points while also securing the Day 3 daily prize.
The Parker Boats Level VII Dolphin WTA Division saw no movement in the overall standings, but the daily competition remained tight. PELAGIC HUNTER II claimed the Day 3 daily payout with a 31.1 lb. dolphin caught by angler Dawson Frost, earning $5,000. GAMEKEEPER followed closely behind with a 27.6 lb. mahi caught by Danner Allard, while still holding onto second place overall in the division standings -- this catch earned the team $2,500.
Day 3 also brought tight competition in the Daily Wahoo Division. DUN RITE earned the $5,000 daily prize with a 24.7 lb. wahoo caught by angler Mike Lilley, while KENNEDY CAROL followed closely behind with a 24.5 lb. fish caught by Trey Mayo, securing the $2,500 second-place daily payout.
The Tuna Division saw another leaderboard shakeup as WATERTIGHT jumped into the overall lead with a 70.8 lb. tuna. TRIPLE HEADER made a strong double appearance on the leaderboard with 60.7 lb. and 57.2 lb. fish, currently sitting in both second and third place overall. The payouts in this division directly reflect those in the Daily Dolphin + Wahoo Division.
BUILDER'S CHOICE boated a blue!
06/10/26, 7:33 PM
Capt Brent Gaskill is on his way to Big Rock Landing with a blue marlin, ETA 5:15 PM!
