Despite weather challenges keeping most boats docked on Day One, the 2025 Big Game Battle was another unforgettable weekend. What stood out most was the energy on the docks—the camaraderie, sportsmanship, and shared purpose that make this event so special. We were proud to support the Friends of Jack Foundation and, thanks to your generosity, raised $125,000 to help children and families in need.
Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Captains Sponsor
Awards Banquet Sponsors
Tournament Results
Overall Winner – Trident
Division 1
1st – Trident
2nd – Hook Em’ Dano
3rd – Game On
Division 2
1st – Big Eye
2nd – Pierless
3rd – Off Piste
Special Awards
Nite Bite – Hook Em’ Dano
Team Challenge – Trident and Off Piste
Junior Angler Award – Jack Fearons
Kevin Glynn Award – Jonas Baker
Calcutta Winners
Hook Em Dano – $10,890
$2,000 Overall 1st Place, Friday Daily 2nd Place, Saturday Daily 1st Place, Nite Bite 1st Place
Game On – $7,560
$2,000 Overall 2nd Place, Yellowfin Jackpot WTA, Billfish Release 1st Place
Trident – $3,150
Friday Daily 1st Place
Pierless – $1,260
Div. 2 Saturday Daily 1st Place
Lucky 13 – $900
$1000 Div. 2 Overall
Afishinsea – $540
Div. 2 Saturday Daily 2nd Place
Friends of Jack
We could not be more happy with our decision to partner with Friends of Jack this year. While our contributions from the Calcutta were extremely light compared to years passed we were still able to raise $125,000! Thank you to all that donated and purchased items from the auction to raise money for Friends Of Jack. From the pre-party in March to the email blast in July to the live auctions on the docks of Nantucket, from the whole Big Game Battle family we want to say THANK YOU for everything that this special group of people contributed. See link below for pictures from this years event.
A Note from the Tournament Committee
We couldn’t be prouder of how the 2025 tournament came together—especially under challenging weather. A heartfelt thank you to each captain, crew member, sponsor, and host who helped make it special: the Nantucket Boat Basin, Jonas Baker and his incredible food, our presenting and banquet sponsors, and everyone who contributed to making Friends of Jack a success.
To our winners—congratulations! And to every participant, whether you battled big seas or caught memories instead of fish, thank you. We’re already looking ahead to 2026 and can’t wait to do it all again. Until then, tight lines and fair weather!
— The Shouldice and Rogan Families