
September Sails Take Over Oregon Inlet
An unusual influx of sailfish, abundant bait and steady weather fueled one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable late-summer billfish bites.

An unusual influx of sailfish, abundant bait and steady weather fueled one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable late-summer billfish bites.

Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.

Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City

Family, fun, and tight competition highlight this Outer Banks classic as 56 teams gather for the iconic blue marlin release tournament

Big Trouble takes home $2.28 million for biggest fish, Wave Paver tops release division

Anglers endure challenging conditions to release more than 90 billfish at 65th annual Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament

A deep dive into the history of the Hatteras Marlin Club

Marlin fishing transcends the challenges we face in our lives

A unique speedster emerges from North Carolina

A unique speedster emerges from Wanchese, North Carolina

Privileged access to North Carolina’s storied sport-fishing history

An unusual influx of sailfish, abundant bait and steady weather fueled one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable late-summer billfish bites.

Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.

Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City

Family, fun, and tight competition highlight this Outer Banks classic as 56 teams gather for the iconic blue marlin release tournament

Big Trouble takes home $2.28 million for biggest fish, Wave Paver tops release division

Anglers endure challenging conditions to release more than 90 billfish at 65th annual Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament

A deep dive into the history of the Hatteras Marlin Club

Marlin fishing transcends the challenges we face in our lives

A unique speedster emerges from North Carolina

A unique speedster emerges from Wanchese, North Carolina

Privileged access to North Carolina’s storied sport-fishing history