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HISTORY MADE, 6.5 MILLION DOLLAR PAYOUT – 68th Annual Big Rock Tournament Recap

 

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Brought to the scales on day two of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, “MARLIN FEVER” quickly claimed the No. 1 spot on the leaderboard with their record-breaking 919.9-pound fish at the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, one of the premier sportfishing events in the world, attracts hundreds of anglers from across the country each year to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. With millions of dollars in prize money often on the line, every day of competition can dramatically shift the standings.

The record-breaking catch proved untouchable throughout the week, earning the team an incredible $6.5 million payday at the 68th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. In one of the most exciting finishes in recent tournament history, “MARLIN FEVER” – a remarkable 63′ Jarrett Bay, delivered the fish every competitor was chasing, securing their place among the legends of offshore sportfishing.

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