Tarheel Takes the 2026 Pirate’s Cove
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
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
Thought to be impossible, big-game charter fishing off North Carolina was spurred by the Foster family and continues today
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
Thought to be impossible, big-game charter fishing off North Carolina was spurred by the Foster family and continues today
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