Big Rock Timeline

  • All Sports was founded by Arlo Elliott in Clackamas, OR in 1955.
  • Carlson Sports, Inc. (CSI) began in Sauk Rapids, MN in 1963.
  • Henry’s was started by Dick Henry in 1972 in Morehead City, NC.
  • Autry’s Worm Ranch (AWR) was formed in San Diego, CA in 1979.
  • MT Sports was founded in 2000 in Billings, MT.
  • In 2011, Big Rock Sports acquired Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd., a Canadian sporting goods distributor.

Where Did We Get Our Name?

Big Rock Sports Chairman Adrian Holler, an avid angler, named Big Rock Sports after a series of underwater peaks and plateaus about 40 miles off the coast of Morehead City, NC. The area is considered to be the premier spot for marlin fishing on the East Coast, and is the location of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Although Big Rock Sports does not have a direct affiliation with the tournament, our private label brand Calcutta is a Major Sponsor.

Advocacy

We are strongly committed to protecting the rights of hunters, anglers and all outdoor enthusiasts. That is why we act as the voice and advocate of the outdoor sporting goods retailer. We do this by:

 

    • Participating in government committee hearings that could impact the industry

 

    • Supporting organizations that preserve gun rights and keep our waterways and woodlands open

 

    • Keeping you abreast of issues that could affect your store and helping you take action

 

 

Industry Tools

We have tools that are designed to keep retailers connected with the outdoor industry. In addition to being great buying events, our shows are your best networking opportunity of the year. We also provide the latest retail tips and tactics from the experts through video interviews.

Retail Tools

Our job is to take the complex and make it simple for you. We have powerful web tools to help you manage your business easier, faster and smarter. Drop shipping is a cost-effective way to diversify your products and increase profits. Online search allows you to find the merchandise you need, check inventory and place orders. Retail reports enable you to quickly and easily organize your purchases. With the pricing tool, you can display your retail price every time you do a product search.

Marketing Tools

Promoting and marketing your products and services effectively and efficiently is essential, and Big Rock Sports can assist you with creating print and digital advertising campaigns. We can also help you set up an ecommerce website or, if you already have a site, enhance it by providing access to Big Rock product images and descriptions as well as drop-ship capabilities.

Become a Big Rock Customer

Big Rock Sports invites and welcomes newcomers to our family of retailers. We are more than a fishing, camping and hunting distributor. By fully backing you with quality products, service and support, we empower you to become a more profitable retailer. Our sales representatives will work with you independently to strengthen your competitive edge.