Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament

When: Saturday, June 07, 2008 - Saturday, June 14, 2008

Where: Tournament Headquarters : 405 Evans Street

An exciting Crystal Coast tradition in mid-June, this is one of the largest sport-fishing tournaments in the country, and is fished by around 200 competitors in substantial cash categories. There are generally around 6 to 8 competitors in each boat.

When billfish competitors begin to register for the 49th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, they'll take their first step toward winning part of a cash purse that's exceeded $1 million each of the past nine years.

And last year was the topper of them all. Anglers on 189 boats battled for a record Big Rock purse of $1,593,425 purse. That's quite a change from the original Big Rock prize: a child's red wagon filled with silver dollars. Big winners are also community organizations that receive tournament support. For information, visit the website or call 252-247-3575.

Phone: 252-247-3575

Website: www.thebigrock.com/

• The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
• The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
• The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
• The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
• The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
• The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce