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WBM june 2018
Captain K.W. “Bill” Olsen and Jimmie Croy
with the first blue marlin weighed in
Morehead City, a 143.5-pounder caught
on September 14, 1957.
IN 1957, four of the Famous
Fishermen solicited dona-tions
from local businesses,
hoping the lure of a cash
prize would entice fishermen
to venture offshore in search of the elu-sive
blue marlins. Sure enough, the prize
money got fishermen’s props turning.
They spotted blue marlins throughout
the summer, but didn’t hook one until
Sept. 14, when K.W. “Bill” Olsen reeled
in a 143.5-pounder. Olsen informed the
port of the catch. Word spread so quickly
that when he brought the Mary Z back
to Morehead City, he was met with
cheering townspeople, police sirens, and
a spur-of-the moment parade. Olsen was
awarded 250 silver dollars.
The following year, an official tourna-ment
commenced.
As the Big Rock celebrates its 60th
year, the prize money for the largest
blue marlin is about $500,000. To com-memorate
the anniversary, six Rolex
Submariner watches with the 60th Big
Rock logo engraved on the back will be
awarded.
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