Monday, June 12, 2006

Can Do Too Takes Big Rock Lead After Day 1; Purse Hits $1,589,550

Quite a few folks waited until the last minute to register for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament because of Tropical Storm Alberto, but the late entries pushed the tournament purse to a new record, $1,589,550. After the first day of fishing, Can Do Too grabbed the lead with a 451.5-pound blue marlin caught at 12:19PM Monday by Wyckoff, NJ angler Sidney Gold. Can Do Too just did beat the other marlin landed Monday by Razorback Express that weighed in at 432.5 pounds. Second place is still a lucrative position, payout for the number two marlin will be $276,347. Marlin aren't the only target for Big Rock, other gamefish are also eligible for great prizes. The Barbara B of Greenville released the first billfish of the tournament to qualify for a $2,000 daily prize and The Tuna Fever of Manteo won $1,253 for landing the largest dolphin (53.15 lbs) of the day. The Tuna Fever could win an additional $7,522 if their dolphin proves to be the largest caught during the tournament. The Tuna Trappe of Wilmington also won the daily wahoo prize for their 79.05-pounder to capture the $1,253 daily prize for that division. Thursday looks to be rough as the tropical storm pushes north but there are still five days of fishing left. The complete schedule of events is available from the Big Rock Tournament website.

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