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Saltwater Tournament List

APRIL

April 17 – 25, 2010
MARTINI’S HOOK A HOO RODEO
Harbourgate Marina, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: Jeff Martini (843) 251-1134 or Ace Parker (843) 241-0646
www.martinisfinedining.com

Date TBA, 2010
TRIPP AND AUSTIN’S BACKWATER BATTLE
Holden Beach Marina, Holden Beach, NC
Contact: Tripp Hooks (910) 579-7424 or dindav@atmc.net

April 30 — May 1, 2010
REELIN FOR RESEARCH BLUEWATER TOURNAMENT
Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Richard Montana (336) 587-8269
www.reelinforresearch.org

MAY

May 7 – 10, 2010
REBEL KING PIER TOURNAMENT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

May 15, 2010
REDFISH ACTION CUP EVENT #1
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com

May 7 – 15, 2010
FAR OUT SHOOT OUT
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com

May 14, 2010
CAPE FEAR DISABLED SPORTSMAN
Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Dawson Freuler (910) 458-1202
www.got-em-on.com

May 22 — 23, 2010
JWR GAFFER DOLPHIN TOURNAMENT
Seawater Marina, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Terry Rose (919) 667-3508

May 22 — 23, 2010
IFA REDFISH TOUR EVENT
Surf City, NC
Contact: Gary Stakley (270) 205-7761
www.redfishtour.com

May 28 — 30, 2010
SWANSBORO ROTARY MEMORIAL DAY BLUEWATER TOURNAMENT
Swansboro Rotary Civic Center, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Jim Davis (252) 422-9100
www.swansbororotary.com

May 28 — 30, 2010
DIXIE CHICKEN FISHING FUNAMENT
Harbourgate Marina, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: Ron McManus (843) 249-1637 or info@dixiechickenfunament.com
www.dixiechickenfunament.com

JUNE

June 4 — 5, 2010
FISHERMAN’S POST SPRING INSHORE CHALLENGE
Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379 or sic@fishermanspost.com
www.fishermanspost.com

June 4 — 5, 2010
BALD HEAD ISLAND FISHING RODEO
Bald Head Island Marina, Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Nancy Lewis (910) 454-4891 or nlewis@bhisland.com
www.bhirodeo.com

June 5, 2010
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
USCG Station Ft. Macon, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Steve Stephens (919) 775-5205
www.militaryappreciationday.org

June 5, 2010
EMERALD ISLE YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Britney Wood (252) 354-6350

June 5, 2010
3rd ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FISHING DAY
Kure Beach Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Lani Thompson (910) 458-2977

June 10 – 12, 2010
TAILWALKER’S OFFSHORE CHALLENGE
Georgetown Landing Marina, Georgetown, SC
Contact: Stuart Ballard (843) 527-2495
www.tailwalkermarine.com

June 11 – 19, 2010
BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT
Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Crystal Watters (252) 247-3575
www.thebigrock.com

June 12, 2010
BIG ROCK LADY ANGLER
Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Crystal Watters (252) 247-3575
www.thebigrock.com

June 19, 2010
CAROUSEL CENTER FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Inlet Watch Yacht Club, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Tom Banks (910) 279-5713
www.carouselcenter.org

June 11-13, 2010
SHALLOTTE POINT FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Shallotte Point VFD, Shallotte Point, NC
Contact: Corby Tew (910) 579-3757

June 19, 2010
SEAPATH SPANISH TOURNAMENT
Seapath Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Seapath Marina (910) 256-3747
www.seapathmarina.com

June 19, 2010
EAST COAST SPORTS KIDS TOURNAMENT
Soundide Park, Surf City, NC
Contact: Chris Medlin (910) 328-1887
www.eastcoastsports.com

Date TBA, 2010
OAK ISLAND OPEN PIER FISHING TOURNAMENT
Oak Island Pier & Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

June 18 – 20, 2010
JOLLY MON KING CLASSIC
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com

June 22, 2010
TAKE A KID FISHING ADVENTURE DAY
Morehead City/Swansboro, NC
Contact: Teresa Holcombe (252) 808-8303
www.takf.com

June 25 — 26, 2010
JODI TYNCH MEMORIAL KMT
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Mike Tynch (910) 284-3140
miketynch@yahoo.com

JULY

July 1 — 4, 2010
CAPE FEAR BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT
Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Sam Clary (910) 256-6666 or John Riggs (910) 262-5566
www.capefearbluemarlintournament.com

Date TBA, 2010
SURF CITY PIER KIDS TOURNAMENT
Surf City Pier, Surf City, NC
Contact: Ed Lore (910) 328-3521
www.surfcityoceanpier.com

July 9 — 11, 2010
EAST COAST GOT-EM-ON CLASSIC KMT
Carolina Beach Docks, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Ty Cobb (910) 512-0542
www.got-em-on.com

Date TBA, 2010
CCCF SPANISH MACKEREL CHALLENGE
Jaycee Park, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Wes Daniels (252) 222-6222

July 9, 2010
REDFISH ACTION SERIES TOURNAMENT #2
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com

Date TBA, 2010
OAK ISLAND KIDS FISHING DERBY
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

July 15 – 17, 2010
BARTA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Beaufort Town Docks, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Cynthia Barber (252) 808-2286 or director@bartabillfish.com
www.bartabillfish.com

July 23 — 25, 2010
OCEAN CREST PIER QUEENS OF THE KINGS PIER KING TOURNAMENT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

Date TBA, 2010
SNEADS FERRY LIONS CLUB FAMILY PINFISH TOURNAMENT
Sneads Ferry Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: David Squires (910) 327-2776

July 29 — 31, 2010
DUCKS UNLIMITED “BAND THE BILLFISH” TOURNAMENT
Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Mark Shouse (252) 237-3717
www.bandthebillfish.com

July 30 — 31, 2010
TJM CELEBRITY/CHARITY KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT
Federal Point Boat Ramp, Fort Fisher, NC
Contact: Ryan Meddock (910) 792-6945
www.hooklineandpaddle.com

July 30 — 31, 2010
RALEIGH SALTWATER SPORTFISHING CLUB’S KMT
Sea Water Marina, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Bruce Andrews (919) 602-0232 or (919) 833-2800
www.rswsc.org

July 30 — Aug 1, 2010
ORIENTAL ROTARY TARPON TOURNAMENT
Whittaker Point Marina, Oriental, NC
Contact: George Link (252) 249-1956 geolink@embarqmail.com
www.orientalrotary.org

July 30 — August 1, 2010
CAPT. EDDY HANEMAN SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Bridge Tender Marina (910) 256-6550
www.bridgetendermarina.com

AUGUST

August 6 – 8, 2010
FISHERMAN’S POST WILD KING CLASSIC
Wild Wing Café/Seapath Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Mike Clark (910) 512-3637 or Dane Waggett (910) 279-1990
www.fishermanspost.com kmt@fishermanspost.com

Date TBA, 2010
MITY MITE PINFISH TOURNAMENT
Wildlife Bait & Tackle, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Jimmy Price (910) 443-1211
www.captainjimmyprice.com

August 13 — 15, 2010
ONSLOW BAY OPEN KMT
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Stan Jarusinski (910) 326-2392
www.obokmt.us

August 20 – 21, 2010
SNEADS FERRY ROTARY CLUB KMT
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: Power Marine Outfitters (910) 327-3953
www.sneadsferrykmt.com

Date TBA, 2010
MIKE MARTIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Surf City Pier, Surf City, NC
Contact: Ed Lore (910) 328-3521
www.surfcityoceanpier.com

Date TBA, 2010
TOPSAIL OFFSHORE KMT
Soundside Park, Surf City, NC
www.tofc.com

August 27 — 28, 2010
BRUNSWICK ISLANDS KINGFISH CLASSIC
Holden Beach Marina, Holden Beach, NC
Contact: Terry Adkins (800) 546-4622 or terry@bluewaterpromo.com
www.bluewaterpromo.com

SEPTEMBER

September 10 — 12, 2010
KINGS OF THE COAST PIER KMT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

September 12, 2009
3rd ANNUAL BOY SCOUT FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Doug Dameron (910) 509-1108

September 17 – 19, 2009
ATLANTIC BEACH SALTWATER CLASSIC
Crow’s Nest Yacht Club, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Terry Adkins (800) 546-4622
www.bluewaterpromo.com

September 17, 2010
REDFISH ACTION SERIES TOURNAMENT #3
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com

September 17 – 18, 2010
FISHERMAN’S POST NC FLATFISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Joyner Marina, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379 or flatfish@fishermanspost.com
www.fishermanspost.com

Sept. 26, 2009
BAY CREEK CLASSIC
Wildlife Boat Ramp, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Brandon Matthews (910) 363-4038
www.baycreekclassic.com

Sepember 24 – 26, 2009
DAVIS ISLAND FISHING FOUNDATION SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
Cape Lookout, NC
Contact: Mark Weir (336) 751-5135
www.diffclub.com

Sepember 26, 2009
IFA REDFISH TOUR
Morehead City, NC
Contact: Gary Stakley (270) 205-7761
www.redfishtour.com

September 26 – 27, 2009
BILL JONES / LEON WASHINGTON MEMORIAL KMT
Kure Beach Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Kure Beach Pier (910) 458-5524
www.kurebeachfishingpier.com

Sepember 26 - October 10, 2009
3rd ANNUAL FLOUNDER SURF FISHING TOURAMENT
The Reel Outdoors, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Britany Wood (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd

September 30 — October 2, 2010
US OPEN KMT
Southport Marina, Southport, NC
Contact: Brad Fisher (800) 457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com

OCTOBER

October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
CHASIN’ TAILS OUTDOORS SPECKLED TROUT CHALLENGE
Chasin’ Tails Outdoors, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Matt Lamb (252) 240-3474
www.chasintailsoutdoors.com

October 8 — 10, 2010
RUMBLE ON THE TEE PIER KMT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Dave Cooper (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net

October 3, 2009
NEUSE RIVER BACKWATER OPEN
Lawsons Creek Park, New Bern, NC
Contact: Brandon Eatman (252) 526-7988
www.neuseriverbackwateropen.com

October 5 – 10, 2009
BOGUE INLET PIER TOURNAMENT
Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Bogue Inlet Pier (252) 354-2919
www.bogueinletpier.com

October 13 – 16, 2010
WAHOO CHALLENGE
Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Holly Fletcher (252) 247-9246
www.thewahoochallenge.com

October 10, 2009
CCFA REDFISH SERIES TOURNAMENT #2
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: John Hislop (910) 340-2651
www.crystalcoastfishing.net

October 9 – 10, 2009
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
Harbourgate Marina, Little River, SC
Contact: Alan Paynter (910) 579-6966 or rumbleinthejungle09@gmail.com
www.littleriverfishingclub.com

October 15 – 17, 2009
CAPE FEAR RED TROUT CELEBRITY CLASSIC
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, Figure Eight Island, NC
Contact: Adam Meyer (910) 256-4148 or redboneinc@aol.com
www.capefearredtrout.com

October 15 – 17, 2009
CCA NC INSIDE & OUT TOURNAMENT
Morehead Marine, Morehead City, NC
Contact: CCA (919) 781-3474
www.ccanc.org

October 15 — 17, 2010
PLEASURE ISLAND SURF FISHING CHALLENGE
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher, NC
Contact: Eddie Hardgrove (910) 264-5487 or surf@fishermanspost.com
www.fishermanspost.com

October 24, 2009
JACKSONVILLE TROUT TOURNAMENT
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: Daniel Sbrocco (910) 346-4328

October 24 – December 5, 2009
GORDIE McADAMS SPECKLED TROUT SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
The Reel Outdoors, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Britany Wood (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd

October 23 – 25, 2009
FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com

NOVEMBER

November 7, 2009
FLAT BOTTOM GIRLS
Dockside Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Tim Barefoot (910) 617-7637
www.fishfortomorrow.org

November 7, 2009
ED SEWELL SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Swansboro, NC
Contact: Chris Sewell (910) 459-2258

November 13 – 14, 2009
SWANSBORO CENTURY CLUB FRIENDLY CITY SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Caspers Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: David Pearson (910) 326-2400

November 19 – 22, 2009
2009 SKA NATIONALS
Biloxi, MS
Contact: SKA (904) 819-0360
www.fishska.com

November 27 – 28, 2009
OIFC THANKSGIVING FLOUNDER AND TROUT TOURNAMENT
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com

DECEMBER

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JANUARY

January 15 – 16, 2010
CAPE FEAR RIVERWATCH INVITATIONAL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT
Downtown Wilmington, NC
Contact: Cape Fear Riverwatch (910) 762-5606
www.cfrw.us