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41st Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
August 12 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday, August 12th – Friday, August 16th, head to the waterfront docks of Manteo at Pirate’s Cove to take part in one of the biggest offshore fishing tournaments of the year at the annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament.
Now celebrating its 41st year, the Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament attracts the best anglers from all across the East Coast to the Outer Banks for a full multiple-day fishing tournament, where landing the big catches can result in some amazing cash prizes. From the Pirate’s Cove Marina, teams of anglers will launch to the Gulf Stream to target marlin, meat fish, and other catches that swarm in the warm offshore waters.
Each day ends with celebrations along the waterfront, and the alluring cash prize. Join in the fun or just swing by the docks in the afternoon to see the day’s impressive tallies, and take part in one of the most impressive fishing tournaments on the Outer Banks.
At the end of the tournament, more than six figures of cash is given to top finishers in a number of categories including the Overall Top Boat, an Overall Jackpot, a Blue Marlin category and the heaviest meat fish overall.
This event is free to observers. Participant fees can be found on the event website/registration form ($1000-$5000 depending on the number of participants).
Schedule:
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
4:30-9:00pm ………..Registration
8:00pm ………………..Captain’s Meeting
TUES/WED/THU, AUGUST 13-15
8:30am-3:00pm ……Fishing Days 1-3 (Aug 13-15)
8:00pm ………………..Scales Close, Scorecards Due
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
8:30am-3:00pm ……Fishing Day 4 (Aug 16)
7:00pm ………………..Scales Close, Scorecards Due
9:00pm ………………..Awards Presentation
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
7:00-9:00am…………Farewell Breakfast