The 64th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
The 64th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
It’s show time! The 64th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament kicks off Friday, June 10th in Morehead City, North Carolina. With a a nearly $5 million purse in 2021, this year is stacking up to be the most exciting years yet! Below you will find out what is new this year, the tournament schedule, rules, and more.
What’s New In 2022
The Big Rock Tournament is continually adapting to new technologies and boat entry types with 2022 being no different. This year there are new rules regarding omni sonar, categories for non-omni vessels, and a few other new opportunities on deck.
Omni Sonar And Its Use In The Tournament
For an in-depth look at the use of omni sonar, check out our article “Omni Sonar | Three Captain’s Thoughts On The Tournament Winning Technology”, but for those new to the technology, it is a 360 degree multidirectional sonar which allows fisherman to find fish and even “lock” onto certain targets. This year there will be no omni-directional sonar use allowed prior to official fishing times (9am-3pm Monday-Saturday).
There are also new weekly & daily non-sonar release categories for those boats without omni sonar or those who chose to not to use the technology.
Other New Categories
The 2022 Tournament will also feature an Outboard Division with a Winner-Take-All Release soley for outboard boat participants. There is also a new Level VI Super 20 category which will be a caluctta style Winner-Take All for the largest qualifying blue marlin.
For more information about new rules and categories, click here to read the Big Rock Press Release.
Tournament & Events Schedule
Friday June 10th
5:30pm-6:00pm KWLA Captain’s Meeting | Big Rock Landing
6:00pm-9:00pm KWLA Event, Best Dressed Contest | Big Rock Landing
Saturday, June 11th
8:00am-2:00pm KWLA Tournament | Live Weigh-In Starting at 2pm
3:00pm-7:00Pm, KWLA Weigh-In | Big Rick Landing
7:00PM-11:00PM Big Rock Captain’s Party | Crystal Coast Civic Center
Sunday, June 12th
9:00 am Sunday Prayer Breakfast | Big Rock Landing
6:30Pm-7:00pm Big Rock Captain’s Meeting | Jaycee Park, Morehead City Waterfront
6:00pm-9:00pm Pig Pickin | Big Rock Landing
Monday, June 13th | Fishing Day 1
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
Tuesday, June 14th | Fishing Day 2
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
Wednesday June 15th | Fishing Day 3
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
6:00-9:00pm Pork Chop Dinner | Big Rock Landing
Thursday June 16th | Fishing Day 4
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
11am-1pm Fashion For A Cause, Ladies Fashion Show | The Cottage, Atlantic Beach
Friday June 17th | Fishing Day 5
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
Saturday June 18th | Fishing Day 6
9:00am-3:00pm Begin 6 days fishing, 2 required lay days
Live Weigh In Coverage at 2:00pm Online
Sunday June 19th
11:00am-2:00pm Award Brunch | Big Rock Landing
More Information & Registration
We hope you are excited as we are for the 2022 Big Rock Tournament. Below you will find helpful links provide by thebigrock.com to ensure you have a smooth experience at this years event! We hope to see you there and good luck to all of the participants!
