LINES ARE IN THE WATER FOR DAY 4!

61st Annual Big Rock Tournament- There’s a total of 184 boats entered and the 2019 overall purse is a record-breaking $2.86 million!

Good luck to all the participants! Check back to InTheBite for updates or follow the tournament live through Reel Time Apps.

Day 4, June 13- Updated as of 11:40a.m.

UPDATE: There is 1 boat fishing today, Paved For, tight lines guys!

Full Results Click Here

Day 3, June 12

1 of 3 blue marlin releases ANNIE O has racked up so far this week- putting them 1st in the Release Division

Using the Marlin Release Ruler to measure their blue. You can find these in the ITB shopping cart!

Day 2, June 11th

DAY 1 , JUNE 10TH

Tournament Updates Sponsored by the Award Winning Release Ruler. Which Fish Do You Want To Measure? Click Logo to Learn More.

Saturday June 18, 2016 Final Results Congrats to Ashley Lauren and crew.

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June 20, 2016

Results: Top boat had 4 marlin and Bull Run placed second with 3 marlin and a sailfish.

June 16, 2016- Today is the Lay Day for the tournament. Wednesdays fishing was a little better than the first day with approximately 30 releases. We are working on report for a leaderboard and the top billfish release boats. Stay tuned.

June 14, 2016 was the first day of fishing. 93 teams competing. “During the first day there were 20 catches Marlin. The boat “Barefoot” was the luckiest of #fishing day with the catch-release of 2 Blue Marlin.”

June 15-18, 2016 Results

Congrats to Wave Paver.

Overall Championship Results

June 16-19, 2016 Final Results

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Captain Chris Sheeder: Fisherman and Philosopher of the Highest Order

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Bahamas Donation Options-- Location Drop Offs and More

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Something Different: Fly Fishing the Alaskan Bear Trail

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Updates on 61st Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament

June 13-18, 2016 Tournament Updates

Johnny Morris – Bass Pro Shops and Initial Supporters Donate $2 Million in Support of the Bahamas

Captain Chris Sheeder: Fisherman and Philosopher of the Highest Order

The Influencers of Sportfishing

Bahamas Donation Options-- Location Drop Offs and More

Something Different: Fly Fishing the Alaskan Bear Trail

Check out the June issue's "Navigating the High Seas" for a breakdown of how the rapidly changing landscape of marijuana law effects the sportfishing industry. What is your boat's take on the use marijuana?