Crystal Coast Surf Fishing Challenge FAQs

October 28 – 30, 2016

CRYSTAL COAST SURF FISHING CHALLENGE FAQs

Can we drive on the beach in Atlantic Beach?
Yes. Beach driving is allowed from October 1st through March 15. In addition, the Town of Atlantic Beach has donated 50 free beach permits for use by our tournament anglers (annual beach permits are normally $50 residents) and $75 non-residents). These 50 passes will be available at Registration on a first come/first serve basis.

For more information on driving on the beach, as well as info on camping, tents, fires, alcohol, and bathrooms, visit www.atlanticbeach-nc.com or call (252) 726-2121.

Can we drive on the beach in Pine Knoll Shores?
No. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach. For more information on driving on the beach, as well as info on camping, tents, fires, alcohol, and bathrooms, visit www.townofpks.com or call (252) 247-4353.

Can we drive on the beach in Indian Beach?
Yes. Beach driving is allowed from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Thursday before Memorial Day. Annual permits are $30, and they can be purchased through the Indian Beach Police Department.

For more information on driving on the beach, as well as info on camping, tents, fires, alcohol, and bathrooms, visit www.indianbeach.org or call (252) 247-6700.

What about using the Indian Beach and Salter Path public parking lots after dusk? Don’t they close them?
The Town of Indian Beach is allowing our tournament participants to use their public parking lots throughout the night (and since they monitor the Salter Path parking lot, this invitation includes that parking lot, too), so this year anglers have much greater access to fishing the Indian Beach/Salter Path beach strand.

Can we drive on the beach in Emerald Isle?
Yes. Beach driving is allowed from 5:00 am until 9:00 pm daily from September 15 to October 31 with a permit. Authorized beach access ramps are located at the Ocean Drive “dog-leg” (near mile marker 15 on NC 58), at the end of Black Skimmer Drive (across from the Police Department), and at The Point (at the terminus of Inlet Drive at Bogue Inlet). Permits range from $50-$100, and can be purchased from the Town of Emerald Isle Town Administration Building at 7509 Emerald Drive.

For more information on driving on the beach, as well as info on camping, tents, fires, alcohol, and bathrooms, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org or call (252) 354-3424.

Last year the Emerald Isle public parking lots closed at dusk so many anglers had to leave the beach—can we get the Town to keep those parking lots open?
Yes. The Town of Emerald Isle is allowing our tournament anglers to use the public parking lots throughout the night, so this year anglers have much greater access to fishing the Emerald Isle beach strand.

When do you update the leaderboard over the weekend of fishing, and where can I find the updated leaderboards?
Updates will be done at 8:00 am on Saturday, 8:00 pm on Saturday, and 8:00 am on Sunday, and will be posted in four places:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FishPost. Latest updates will be posted to the top of our feed.
• Fish Post App: Download our APP in the Android and iTunes app store. Latest updated will be posted in a link at the top of the app during event.
• Website: Latest updates will be posted under “Results” on the Crystal Coast Surf Fishing Challenge section of our website (www.FishermansPost.com).
• Weigh-In Stations: Each weigh-in station will have a whiteboard with the latest updates.

Can I register for the tournament on the Friday before fishing starts at midnight?
Yes. Registration is open from 2:00 pm until 11:00 pm on Friday, October 7, under the big tent in the parking lot of Chasin’ Tails Outdoors in Atlantic Beach.

Do I have to come by Registration in person to pick up my arm band, or can I have someone stop by and pick it up for me?
Every angler must pick up their arm band in person.

Do all fish have to be weighed in alive?
No. Dead fish are acceptable in all categories.

Where are the three weigh stations and what hours are they open?
The three weigh stations are Chasin’ Tails Outdoors, Freeman’s Bait & Tackle, and The Reel Outdoors. At the start of Registration on Friday, October 7, each weigh station will announce the hours they will be open over the tournament weekend.

Does my entry fee include the Awards Dinner on Sunday?
Yes. We will be feeding every tournament participant for free on Sunday prior to the Awards Ceremony. The Awards Dinner is provided by Pam’s Specialized Catering (www.pamsspecializedcatering.com) who will be offering everyone a great meal for to enjoy at the culmination of the weekend of fishing.

When do you do the raffles, and do I have to be present to win a raffle prize?
We will be doing the raffles immediately following Awards on Sunday, and yes you have to be present to win.