NC fishing tournaments

NCBBA Red Drum Tournament 2026: Your Fall Surf Fishing Guide to Hatteras Island

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Silhouette of a fisherman standing in shallow surf at sunset, holding a fishing rod extended over orange-glowing waves and wet sand.

Every October on Hatteras Island, where the Atlantic meets the sound and currents rip through the inlet, forty-pound red drum cruise the troughs a hundred yards from shore. This is when the water still holds its summer warmth, the mullet are running, and bull reds stack up along Hatteras Island to feed hard before winter. … Read more

The Annual NCDU Band the Billfish Tournament: A Crystal Coast Classic

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the back of a fishing boat with dual engines and fishing rods

Morehead City turns into a fishing carnival every July, and the Band the Billfish Tournament is why. Boats idle out before sunrise, and by afternoon, the docks fill with spectators. If you’ve never watched a blue marlin weigh-in up close, this event deserves a spot on your calendar. Let’s dig into what makes this tournament … Read more