Despite rough conditions, the bite offshore was decent. Oregon Inlet saw steady yellowfin with wahoo mixed in and mahi starting to show. Morehead City held strong with wahoo, building mahi, and a few early sailfish. The water wasn’t pretty—but the bite showed up.

The docks at Big Rock Landing were buzzing last night as anglers, captains, and conservation enthusiasts gathered for registration at the 37th Annual NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament.

This past Sunday, I had the privilege of bringing together an incredible crew of women for an all-girls fishing trip

What happens when you spend two days inside the world of Jarrett Bay during the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament? You get an unfiltered look at the craftsmanship, collaboration, and Carolina grit it takes to build and showcase some of the finest custom sportfishers on the water. From the raw construction of a 90' beast in Beaufort to the polished power of Reel Development, we captured it all—alongside Anthony Williams, Peyton from Jarrett Bay, and Ben of Northern Sights Media.

Every June, a buzz takes over the Crystal Coast. You can feel it walking down the waterfront in Morehead City—restaurants packed, docks alive with crews rigging lines and polishing outriggers, and tournament flags snapping in the breeze. The source of this electric energy? The legendary Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

Watch Leah Grady catch and release her first blue marlin aboard Lady Lauren Sportfishing in rough seas off Morehead City, NC — filmed by East Coast Saltwater Living. Capture moments like this with custom video services.