Tournament List
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Saltwater Tournament List
APRIL
April 20 – 29, 2012
MARTINI’S HOOK A HOO RODEO
Midtown Bistro, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: Jeff Martini (843) 251-1134
www.martinisfinedining.com
April 25 – 28, 2012
MASONBORO INLET SPORTFISHING TOURNAMENT
Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Rob Tennille (910) 431-8694
April 28, 2012
REDFISH ACTION CUP EVENT #1
Scotts Hill Marina, Wilmington, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com
April 28, 2012
DAY AT THE DOCKS KMT
Capt. Pete’s Marina, Holden Beach, NC
Contact: Cindy Sheppard (910) 846-3224
www.hbmerchants.com
MAY
May 4 – 5, 2012
REELIN FOR RESEARCH BLUEWATER TOURNAMENT
Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Seth Marshall (336) 558-8202
www.reelinforresearch.org
May 4 – 12, 2012
FAR OUT SHOOT OUT
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com
Date TBA, 2012
REBEL KING PIER TOURNAMENT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Vance Courson (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net
May 15 – 19, 2012
HATTERAS VILLAGE OFFSHORE OPEN
Hatteras Landing, Hatteras, NC
Contact: Dan Oden (252) 305-2160/ Hatteras Harbor (800) 676-4939
www.hvoo.org
Date TBA, 2012
CAPE FEAR DISABLED SPORTSMAN
Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Dawson Freuler (910) 458-1202
www.got-em-on.com
May 18 – 20, 2012
JWR GAFFER DOLPHIN TOURNAMENT
Jake’s Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Terry Rose (919) 667-3508
www.hillsboroughsfc.com
May 19 – 20, 2012
CAROLINA KING CHALLENGE
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Johnny Mercer’s, Oak Island, and Cherry Grove Piers
Contact: Max Weavil (910) 538 0115
www.southeasternkingmackerelclub.com
Date TBA, 2012
SWANSBORO ROTARY MEMORIAL DAY BLUEWATER TOURNAMENT
Swansboro Rotary Civic Center, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Jim Davis (252) 422-9100
www.swansbororotary.com
Date TBA, 2012
HARKERS ISLAND TACKLE COBIA TOURNAMENT
Harkers Island Tackle, Harkers Island, NC
Contact: Karen Pruitt (252) 838-1136
www.harkersislandtackleandtradingpost.com
May 31 – June 2, 2012
BALD HEAD ISLAND FISHING RODEO
Bald Head Island Marina, Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Gatlin Mattox/Ben Traynham (910) 457-7380
www.baldheadisland.com/rodeo
JUNE
June 1 – 2, 2012
FISHERMAN’S POST WRIGHTSVILLE INSHORE CHALLENGE (Formerly SPRING INSHORE CHALLENGE)
Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379 or sic@fishermanspost.com
www.fishermanspost.com
June 2, 2012
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
USCG Station Ft. Macon, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Steve Stephens (919) 775-5205
www.militaryappreciationday.org
Date TBA, 2012
SNEADS FERRY LIONS CLUB PINFISH TOURNAMENT
Sneads Ferry Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: David Squires (910) 327-2776
Date TBA, 2012
OAK ISLAND OPEN PIER FISHING TOURNAMENT
Ocean Crest Pier & Oak Island Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Vance Courson (910) 278-6674 or Tommy Thomes (910) 278-6464
www.oakislandpier.com
www.oceancrestpiernc.com
Date TBA, 2012
S.H.A.R.E. KMT
Dockside Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Chip Nifong (910) 512-4143
www.sharenc.org
June 9, 2012
3rd ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FISHING DAY
Kure Beach Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Lani Thompson (910) 458-2977
www.kurebeachfishingpier.com
June 9, 2012
EMERALD ISLE YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Lainey Gattuso (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org
June 12, 2012
FISHING WITH SPECIAL FRIENDS TOURNAMENT
Johnny Mercer’s Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Max Weavil (910) 538-0115
www.southeasternkingmackerelclub.com
Date TBA, 2012
QUEENS OF KINGS PIER KMT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC,
Contact: Vance Courson (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net
Date TBA, 2011
STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS CHILDREN’S FISHING TOURNAMENT
Kure Beach Pier, Kure Beach, NC
Contact: Jim Verdon (910) 398-8432
www.stepupforsoldiers.org
Date TBA, 2012
SHALLOTTE POINT FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Shallotte Point VFD, Shallotte Point, NC
Contact: Corby Tew (910) 579-3757
Date TBA, 2012
NC STATE SPANISH MACKEREL CHAMPIONSHIP
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Raeford Brown (910) 346-3698
www.captainstanman.us
June 8-9, 2012
BIG ROCK LADY ANGLER
Morehead City Waterfront, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Crystal Hesmer (252) 247-3575
www.thebigrock.com
June 9 – 16, 2012
BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT
Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Crystal Hesmer (252) 247-3575
www.thebigrock.com
June 16, 2012
CAROUSEL CENTER FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Inlet Watch Yacht Club, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Tom Banks (910) 279-5713
www.carouselcenter.org
Date TBA, 2012
SEAPATH SPANISH TOURNAMENT
Seapath Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Seapath Marina (910) 256-3747
www.seapathmarina.com
Date TBA, 2012
EAST COAST SPORTS KIDS TOURNAMENT
Soundside Park, Surf City, NC
Contact: Chris Medlin (910) 328-1887
www.eastcoastsports.com
June 15 – 17, 2012
JOLLY MON KING CLASSIC
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com
Date TBA, 2012
BLUE MARLIN RELEASE TOURNAMENT
Hatteras Marlin Club, Hatteras, NC
Contact: Homer Styron (252) 986-2454
www.hatterasmarlinclub.com
June 22, 2012
REDFISH ACTION SERIES TOURNAMENT #2
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com
June 19, 2012
TAKE A KID FISHING ADVENTURE DAY
Morehead City/Swansboro, NC
Contact: Teresa Holcombe (252) 808-8303
www.takf.com
June 22 – 23, 2012
CCCF SPANISH MACKEREL TOURNAMENT
Portside Marina, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Wes Daniels (252) 222-6222
www.carteretsmt.com
June 22 — 23, 2012
FISHERMAN’S POST SOUTHPORT INSHORE CHALLENGE
Southport Marina, Southport, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379
www.fishermanspost.com
June 23-24, 2012
CAROLINA SPRING FLATFISH TOURNAMENT
Kure and Carolina Beach Piers
Contact: Max Weavil: (910) 538-0115
www.southeasternkingmackerelclub.com
June 28 – 29, 2012
PIRATE’S COVE SMALL FRY TOURNAMENT
Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo, NC
Contact: Barry Wichert (800) 367-4728
www.fishpiratescove.com
June 27-30, 2012
CAPE FEAR BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT
Wrightsville Beach Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: John Riggs (910) 262-5566
www.capefearbluemarlintournament.com
June 29 – July 1, 2012
JODI TYNCH MEMORIAL KMT
West Marine & Tex’s Tackle, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Mike Tynch (910) 284-3140
miketynch@yahoo.com
JULY
Date TBA, 2012
SURF CITY PIER KIDS TOURNAMENT
Surf City Pier, Surf City, NC
Contact: Ed Lore (910) 328-3521
www.surfcityoceanpier.com
Date TBA, 2012
EAST COAST GOT-EM-ON CLASSIC KMT
Carolina Beach Docks, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Donna Gurganus (910) 470-1374
www.gotemonliveclassic.com
July 13 – 14, 2012
HATTERAS GRAND SLAM
Hatteras Harbor Marina, Hatteras, NC
Contact: Holly Peele (252) 996-0618
www.hatterasgrandslam.com
Date TBA, 2012
OAK ISLAND KIDS FISHING DERBY
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Rebecca Squires (910) 278-5518
www.oakislandpier.com
www.oceancrestpier.net
July 19 – 21, 2012
BARTA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Beaufort Town Docks, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Cynthia Barber (252) 808-2286 or director@bartabillfish.com
www.bartabillfish.com
July 18 – 22, 2012
CAROLINA BOAT BUILDERS TOURNAMENT
Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo, NC
Contact: Barry Wichert (800) 367-4728
www.fishpiratescove.com
July 20 — 21, 2012
FISHERMAN’S POST MOREHEAD INSHORE CHALLENGE
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379
www.fishermanspost.com
July 26 – 28, 2012
DUCKS UNLIMITED “BAND THE BILLFISH” TOURNAMENT
Big Rock Landing, Morehead City, NC
Contact: Mark Shouse (252) 240-9221
www.bandthebillfish.com
Date TBA, 2012
TJM CELEBRITY/CHARITY KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT
Wrightsville Beach Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Ryan Meddock (910) 792-6945
www.hooklineandpaddle.com
July 27 – 28, 2012
CAPE FEAR FLOUNDER CLASSIC
Southport Marina, Southport, NC
Contact: Brad Fisher (910) 457-6964
www.southport-oakisland.com
July 27 – 29, 2012
RALEIGH SALTWATER SPORTFISHING CLUB’S KMT
Sea Water Marina, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Bruce Andrews (919) 602-0232
www.rswsc.org
July 26 – 29, 2012
CAPT. EDDY HANEMAN SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Tripp Bryce (910) 256-6550
www.bridgetendermarina.com
AUGUST
August 3, 2012
REDFISH ACTION SERIES TOURNAMENT #3
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Contact: Lee Willis (252) 342-3074
www.redfishaction.com
Date TBA, 2012
TOP DOG MIGHTY MITE PINFISH DERBY
Wildlife Bait & Tackle, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Jimmy Price (910) 443-1211
www.topdoginc.org
Date TBA, 2012
SUMMER CELEBRATION YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT
Crocker’s Landing, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: David Starling (910) 256-3661
www.starlingmarine.com
August 9-12, 2012
CAPE FEAR SAILFISH CLASSIC
Wrightsville Beach Marina and Ocean Isle Fishing Center
Contact: Robert Newell (336) 462-1224
www.capefearsailfishclassic.com
August 11, 2012
ONSLOW BAY OPEN KMT
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Stan Jarusinski (910) 326-2392
www.obokmt.us
August 11 – 12, 2012
ALICE KELLY LADIES TOURNAMENT
Pirate’s Cove Marina, Manteo, NC
Contact: Barry Wichert (800) 367-4728
www.fishpiratescove.com
August 13 – 17, 2012
PIRATE’S COVE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Pirate’s Cove, Manteo, NC
Contact: Barry Wichert (800) 367-4728
www.pcbgt.com
Date TBA, 2012
MIKE MARTIN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Surf City Pier, Surf City, NC
Contact: Ed Lore (910) 328-3521
www.surfcityoceanpier.com
August 15 – 19, 2011
PIRATE’S COVE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
Pirate’s Cove, Manteo, NC
Contact: Barry Wichert (800) 367-4728
www.pcbgt.com
Aug 17-18, 2012
ORIENTAL ROTARY TARPON TOURNAMENT
Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental, NC
Contact: Charles Skinner (252) 249-0400
www.orientalrotary.org
Aug 17-18, 2012
ORIENTAL ROTARY INSHORE SLAM
Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental, NC
Contact: Charles Skinner (252) 249-0400
www.orientalrotary.org
August 17 – 18, 2012
SNEADS FERRY ROTARY CLUB KMT
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: (910) 327-2106
www.sneadsferryrotary.com/sneadsferrykmt/homekmt.htm
August 18, 2012
WILMINGTON CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS ASSOC.
FISH TALES FISHING TOURNAMENT
Dockside Restaurant, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Bryan Sartin (910) 799-2611
www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com
August 24 — 25, 2012
FISHERMAN’S POST TOPSAIL INSHORE CHALLENGE
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379
www.fishermanspost.com
Date TBA, 2012
BOCO RED DRUM TOURNAMENT
Pungo Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC
Contact: Larry Williams (252) 964-3777
www.pungocreekmarina.com
August 31-September 1, 2012
BRUNSWICK ISLANDS SALTWATER CLASSIC
South Harbour Village Marina, Southport, NC
Contact: Terry Adkins (800) 546-4622
www.bluewaterpromo.com
SEPTEMBER
Date TBA, 2012
HARKERS ISLAND TACKLE SHARK TOURNAMENT
Harkers Island Tackle, Harkers Island, NC
Contact: Karen Pruitt (252) 838-1136
www.harkersislandtackleandtradingpost.com
Date TBA, 2012
WILDLIFE BAIT AND TACKLE FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
Wildlife Bait and Tackle, Southport, NC
Contact: Jimmy Price (910) 443-1211
www.topdoginc.weebly.com
September 13 — 15, 2012
ATLANTIC BEACH SALTWATER CLASSIC
Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Terry Adkins (800) 546-4622
www.bluewaterpromo.com
September 14 – 15, 2012
FISHERMAN’S POST CAROLINA BEACH INSHORE CHALLENGE (Formerly NC FLATFISH CHAMPIONSHIP)
Inlet Watch Marina, Carolina Beach, NC
Contact: Max Gaspeny (910) 409-8379
www.fishermanspost.com
September 15 – 16, 2012
CAROLINA FALL FLATFISH TOURNAMENT
Carolina and Kure Beach Piers
Contact: Max Weavil (910) 538-0115
www.southeasternkingmackerelclub.com
Date TBA, 2012
BAY CREEK CLASSIC
Wildlife Boat Ramp, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Brandon Matthews (910) 363-4038
www.baycreekclassic.com
Sepember 22 – October 6, 2011
FLOUNDER SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
The Reel Outdoors, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Laurie Morris (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd
September 28 – 30, 2012
NEWBRIDGE BANK WILD KING CLASSIC
Wild Wing Cafe/Seapath Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Mike Clark (910) 512-3637 or Dane Waggett (910) 279-1990
www.fishermanspost.com
September 29 – 30, 2012
CAROLINA FALL KING CHALLENGE
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Johnny Mercer’s, Oak Island, Cherry Grove Piers
Contact: Max Weavil (910) 538-0115
www.southeasternkingmackerelclub.com
OCTOBER
September 1 – December 31, 2011
CHASIN’ TAILS OUTDOORS SPECKLED TROUT CHALLENGE
Chasin’ Tails Outdoors, Atlantic Beach, NC
Contact: Matt Lamb (252) 240-3474
www.chasintailsoutdoors.com
Date TBA, 2012
BOGUE INLET PIER TOURNAMENT
Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Patty Davis (252) 354-2919
www.bogueinletpier.com
October 4-6, 2012
US OPEN KMT
Southport Marina, Southport, NC
Contact: Brad Fisher (800) 457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com
Date TBA, 2012
NAGS HEAD SURF FISHING CLUB INVITATIONAL
Ramada Inn, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Contact: Maryann Maryott (252) 441-1670
www.nagsheadsurffishingclub.org
October 7 – 8, 2011
SWANSBORO ROTARY CLUB KMT
Swansboro Civic Center, Swansboro, NC
Contact: David Nance (252) 732-5404/ Jim Davis (910) 326-3152
www.kingbluewater.com
October 7 – 9, 2011
KINGS OF THE COAST PIER KMT
Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Vance Courson (910) 278-6674
www.oceancrestpier.net
October 7 – 9, 2011
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
Harbourgate Marina, Little River, SC
Contact: Alan Paynter (910) 209-1547
www.littleriverfishingclub.com
October 13 – 15, 2011
DAVIS ISLAND FISHING FOUNDATION CLUB TOURNAMENT
Cape Lookout, NC
Contact: Mark Weir (336) 751-5135
www.diffclub.com
October 19 – 21, 2012
PLEASURE ISLAND SURF FISHING CHALLENGE
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher, NC
Contact: Eddie Hardgrove (910) 264-5487
www.fishermanspost.com
October 15, 2010
JACKSONVILLE TROUT TOURNAMENT
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Daniel Sbrocco (910) 346-4328
October 18- 20, 2012
CAPE FEAR RED TROUT CELEBRITY CLASSIC
The Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Adam Meyer (910) 256-4148
www.capefearredtrout.com
October 19 – 21, 2012
FALL BRAWL KING CLASSIC
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle, NC
Contact: Brant McMullan (910) 575-3474
www.oifishingcenter.com
October 22, 2011
PAMLICO COUNTY SHRINE CLUB SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Pamlico County Shrine Club
Contact: Dave Stewart (252) 249-2084
www.sudanshriners.com/documents/PamlicoCo.TroutTournament11.pdf
October 22, 2011
CCA NC INSIDE & OUT TOURNAMENT
Portside Marina, Morehead City, NC
Contact: CCA (919) 781-3474
www.ccanc.org
October 22, 2011
JACKSONVILLE ROTARY SPECKLED TROUT SHOOTOUT
Sturgeon City, Jacksonville, NC
Contact: Erik Meyerchick (910) 620-2825
October 22 – December 3, 2011
GORDIE McADAMS SPECKLED TROUT SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
The Reel Outdoors, Emerald Isle, NC
Contact: Laurie Morris (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd
October 28 – 29, 2011
WORLD OF OUTLAWS CAROLINA KINGFISH’S KING CLASSIC
New River Marina, Sneads Ferry, NC
Contact: Bob Carr (910) 379-7115
www.carolinakingfishclassic.com
NOVEMBER
November 2 – 17, 2012
MARTINI’S FALL HOOK-A-HOO RODEO
Southport and Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Joe Seegers: (910) 512-1089
www.hookahoo.com
November 2 – 5, 2011
CAPE HATTERAS ANGLERS CLUB INVITATIONAL SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, Buxton, NC
Contact: Larry Hardham/Libby Zentmyer (252) 995-4253
www.capehatterasanglersclub.org
November 5, 2011
FLAT BOTTOM GIRLS
Dockside Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Tim Barefoot (910) 617-7637
www.fishfortomorrow.org
November 5, 2011
ED SEWELL SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Casper’s Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: Chris Sewell (910) 459-2258
November 5, 2011
VFW POST 9983 INSHORE CLASSIC AT TOPSAIL ISLAND
Soundside Park, Surf City, NC
Contact: Perry Hair (910) 599-6672
www.topsailislandfishingclub.com
November 7 – 12, 2011
2009 SKA NATIONALS
Fort Pierce, FL
Contact: SKA (904) 819-0360
www.fishska.com
Date TBA, 2011
SWANSBORO CENTURY CLUB FRIENDLY CITY SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Caspers Marina, Swansboro, NC
Contact: David Pearson (910) 326-2400
http://trout.swansboro.biz
November 18 – 19, 2010
HAVELOCK / CHERRY POINT SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, NC
Contact: Stephanie Duncan (252) 447-1101
www.havelockcherrypointrotary.org
November 25 – 26, 2011
OIFC THANKSGIVING INSHORE CLASSIC
Ocean Isle Fishing Center, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Contact: Kyle Hughes (910) 840-7186
www.oifc.com
DECEMBER
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JANUARY
January 13 – 14, 2012
CAPE FEAR RIVERWATCH INVITATIONAL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT
Downtown Wilmington, NC
Contact: Cape Fear Riverwatch (910) 762-5606
www.cfrw.us
January 28, 2012
JOHNNIE MERCER’S PIER DOGFISH TOURNAMENT
Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Contact: Johnnie Mercer’s (910) 256-2743