On Saturday, over 266 boats competed in the annual Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament. Mama Tried, captained by Lenoir County native Tyler Everett, brought in a massive 41.9lb Wahoo to the Weigh Station, earning the team $20,482.
All tagged Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
Kinston man brings in first legal catch of the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament
The 62nd Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament has record-breaking purse of $3,343,975. Taking place from June 5-13, 2020 in Morehead City, the tournament is among the largest and oldest sport fishing tournaments in the country. Kinston native and crew member William Johnson of ‘Hatter-Done’ brought in a 488-pound blue marlin late Monday afternoon.