CURRENT STANDINGS:

Flounder:  1-Jeff Wallen 10.9lbs.  2-Brian Aycock 9.2 lbs, 3-Tommy Helms 6.4 lbs purse-$310

Speckled Trout:  1- Brandon Sauls 6.9 lbs, 2-Clay Morphis 6.7lbs,3-Brian Aycock 6.1lbs, $210

Spanish Mackerel:  1- Amy McMullan 7.5 lbs, 2-William Parker 7,2 lbs, 3-Tripp Hooks6.0 lbs-purse $160 

King Mackerel:  1 Cane Faircloth 37.6 lbs  2-Neal Loman 34.00 lbs  3-Randy Lingerfelt 33.05 lbs   Purse $200

Cobia:  purse $130

Dolphin:  1-John Bird 19.8 lbs  2-Rickey Beck 19.70 lbs purse $200

Tuna: purse $90

Wahoo: 1-Amy and Baby McMullan 40lbs  purse $160     

Gag Grouper:   1-Brant Mcmullan 17.45 lbs  John MacLaurin-10.5   purse $ 80

Sea Bass:  Bryan Aycock 4.2 lbs 2-Jimmy Lee Williams 3.6lb., 3-Rube McMullan  2.8lb   purse $150

This is the Annual OIFC Year Round Fishing Rodeo Tournament. 

• Registration:  now open to any angler wishing to compete and will remain open until December 31st 2010.   
• How to Register:  Registration is available by phone, or in person at the OIFC- print off an entry form from this site.
• Entry Fee:  This is a per angler competition.  Any individual wishing to participate must have purchased a Rodeo ticket for the species BEFORE having caught the fish they are weighing.  Tickets are $20 per species. 
• Fishing Times:  Fishing may begin at 12:01am on March 1st, 2010 and ends on December 31st, 2010 by OIFC store close.
• Weigh In:  Anlgers MUST weigh their catch the same day it is caught at the OIFC during normal business hours ONLY, which are posted weekly on the front door.
• Requirement:  This competition is between anglers not boats.  In order to be eligible for prizes, the angler of the fish to be weighed must be a ticket holder for that species.  The angler must fight the fish the majority of the fight and land the fish.  You may not hand the rod to a ticket holder immediately prior to boating the fish.  The spirit of the rule is to receive prizes for catching the fish, not holding the rod when it is boated.
• Boundaries:  If fishing from a boat, you must leave from  North or South Carolina.  If fishing on foot, you must be in North or South Carolina.
• Awards: 
• Prizes:  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to anglers who catch the heaviest fish for each eligible species. 
• Eligible Species:  Flounder, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia, Dolphin, Yellowfin/Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Gag Grouper and Sea Bass.
• Payout:  Each species will have it's own pot and prizes will be paid out accordingly- 1st-50%, 2nd-30%, 3rd-20%.  Pot sizes will updated periodically on this website and on the leaderboard at the OIFC. 

2009 MASTER'S CHAMPIONS

Lee Frick, Nathan Frick, Jason Foster, Jeremy Foster- Hooyah

This team finished 4th in the Far Out Shoot Out, 10th in the Jolly Mon and 49th in the Fall Brawl

They won:  FREE ENTRIES INTO ALL 2010 MASTER'S TOURNAMENT SERIES EVENT (FAR OUT SHOOT OUT, JOLLY MON, FALL BRAWL), $5000 CREDIT TOWARD PURCHASE OF A NEW YELLOWFIN BOAT, $1000 GIFT CARD TO THE OCEAN ISLE FISHING CENTER AND THE COVETED "BLUE" JACKET TO WEAR PROUDLY THROUGH THE ENTIRE 2010 TOURNAMENT SEASON!

2010 MASTERS TOURNAMENT SERIES FORMAT AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Fish in all three of the below events and average the best finish to win the 2010 Masters tournament series and lay claim to the prestigious and coveted Blue Jacket through the 2010 fishing season.  In addition, the winner of the Blue Jacket will recieve:  $1000 OIFC gift card, $5000 credit toward the purchase of a new Yellowfin boat, Free entries into all of the Master's sanctioned events in 2011 and numerous prizes and products from event sponsors.  2010 Masters events:

Far Out Shoot Out- Tuna, Dolphin & Wahoo rodeo.  May 7-15, 2010 - Ocean Isle Fishing Center.  Entry fee $300.  Fish 1 out of 8 eligible days.  Additional information available on this web page- scroll up or down to find.

Jolly Mon King Classic- King Mackerel tournament.  June 18-20, 2010- Ocean Isle Fishing Center.  Entry fee $215.  Fish 1 out of 2 eligible days.  Additional information available on this web page- scroll up or down to find.

Fall Brawl King Classic- King Mackerel tournament. October 22-24, 2010- Ocean Isle Fishing Center. Entry fee $215. Fish 1 out of 2 eligible days. Additional information available on this web page- scroll up or down to find.

Fish for the prestige and notoriety that go with being declared the best all around fisherman for 2010- fish the Masters series.

** Scoring is based on the Captain's registration in each event.  The same Captain must be listed for each event and the same boat name must be used through each event.  A substitute boat is allowed to be used for any event.

MASTERS TOURNAMENT SERIES- EVENT #1

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2010 FORMAT HIGHLIGHTS
- Fishing is 1 out of 8 possible days

- Registration will remain open through competition days. Registration will close on Friday, May 14th at 11:59pm. Register by dropping entry at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center, mailing to: FOSO- PO Box 895- Shallotte, NC 28459 or Enter On-line at www.OIFC.com

- Blackfin Tuna has been added as an eligible Tuna

- Lower entry fee- now $300 for registering by 5/7 and $350 for registering by 5/14

-There is a 25' and under TWT available for all boats who's manufacturer's advertised length is 25' or less. The TWT is $100 and is based on the overall finishing score.

-You have until 8am the same day you plan to fish to declare your fishing day. Call (910) 253-3474 to declare.

NEW PRIZES Don Leonard memorial Billfish trophy- Any boat that catches and releases any species of Billfish during the tournament will have their boat and captain's name engraved and added to the trophy, displayed year-round at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center. 

**** Rule Clarification**** A boat may participate under only one entry and a Captain may only be registered as a Captain once. However, any fisherman, whether Captain or crew may fish on more than one boat as many days of competition as he/she chooses.

** Boundary clarification** You must fish between longitued 78.40.00 (G.town hole area) and 76.55.00 (Nipple area)

-$300 entry fee by 5/7, $350 by 5/14 (includes entry + 4 tournament T-Shirts + captain's dinner for 4)
-Meatfish TWT- $100 (based on largest fish weighed in tournament- 1st place only)
-High Rollers TWT- $250 (based on overall point total-1st thru 3rd awarded)
-25 and under TWT- $100 (based on highest overall point total from boats 25 feet or less in length-1st place only.)
-Primary prize categorey pays 1st - 3rd overall (combination weight of heaviest Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo)
-$2500 1st place overall + trophy + $500 gift cert. from the GPS Store
-$1500 2nd place overall + trophy + $250 gift cert. from the GPS Store
-$1000 3rd place overall + trophy + $250 gift cert. from the GPS Store
-$500 1st heaviest Tuna + trophy, $300 2nd Tuna
-$500 1st heaviest Wahoo + trophy, $300 2nd Wahoo
-$500 1st heaviest Dolphin + trophy, $300 2nd Dolphin  

2009 FINAL STANDINGS

1st overall: Dirty Dog, 2nd overall: Mean C , 3rd overall: Salty Lady

1st Tuna: Ocean Isle Fishing Center, 2nd Tuna: Mean C

1st Wahoo: Salty Lady, 2nd Wahoo: Dirty Dog

1st Dolphin: OIFC/Black Bart- 27.25, 2nd Dolphin: Blue By U!

1st Meatfish TWT: Dirty Dog- 39.45 Wahoo

1st High Rollers TWT: Dirty Dog, 2nd High Rollers TWT: Mean C, 3rd High Rollers TWT: Hooya

1st -25 TWT: 7th Heaven

The Far Out Shoot out is geared toward the small Gulf Stream boater with average boat sizes typically between 25 - 32ft.  The Far Out Shoot Out provides Gulf Stream fishermen the opportunity to work with other local Captains to improve techniques as well as add the comfort of having friends around while fishing offshore.  The tournament is highlighted by the traditionally excellent Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin fishing. 

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CAPTAIN'S CHOICE FORMAT-  Fish 1 out 2 days- EITHER Saturday, October 23rd or Sunday, October 24th.  Declare your intended fish day on your registration form or you have until 7:00am on Saturday, October 23rd to call (910) 253-3474 and leave a message declaring your fish day.  -If you do not declare a fish day, Saturday, October 23rd, will automatically be counted as your fish day.

• • $215 Entry Fee by 10/15/10, $250 after
  • Pays $$ top 26 heaviest King Mackerel**
  • Pays $$ top 10 Jr. Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
  • Pays $$ top 10 Lady Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
  • Pays $$ top 3 Senior Angler's heaviest King Mackerel
  The Fall Brawl King Classic brings fishermen and their families together for great food, fun and fishing.  Entertainment is provided during the Capt. Meeting in the form of the Spot Derby and Cast Net throwing contest while great, food is served compliments of Fall Brawl sponsors and staff.  The Fall Brawl is not only special for its attention to family involvment, it just so happens to be held when King Mackerel fishing is at its peak.  Every year the tournament is won within sight of land, and on several occasions by boats less than 23 feet.  It truly is a great time to fish area and why not join in the competition and give yourself a shot at winning a piece of the over $35,000 in prize money awarded. 

The Fall Brawl is also proud to support the Teaching Youth to Fish Foundation and Long Bay Artificial Reef Association.

2009 FINAL RESULTS- CLICK HERE

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2009 RECAP

Final Overall Standings  (aggregate weight of 2 fish)
OIFC - Two fish - 46.95/50.05 - 97.0
Release - Two fish - 43.05/53.90 - 96.95
HooYah - Two fish - 22.30/51.6 - 73.90
Dig It - Two fish - 32.85/40.55 - 73.4
Blue Chips - Two fish - 13.5/17.6 - 31.10
Reel Lineman - One fish - 19.75
Wild Ride - One fish - 15.75

Final Big Fish Standings 
Release - 53.90 
HooYah - 51.6
OIFC - 50.05

CLICK HERE TO ENTER - DEADLINE for EARLY ENTRY is Friday, November 6th at 11:59pm.  DEADLINE for LATE ENTRY is Friday, November 13th, 2009.

-Event to be held Saturday, November 7th to Sunday, November 15th.
-Fish 2 out of 9 days (you must declare your fish day or change your fish day by calling the tournament hot-line (910) 253-3474 by 6am of fishing day)
-Registration is online ONLY (www.oifc.com)
-This is a two fish aggregate tournament (1 fish per day)
-Early Tournament Entry by November 7th is $300.  Late Entry by November 13th is $350
-Big Fish TWT is $200
-Aggregate TWT is $200 -Primary and TWT payout is 1st 50% 2nd 30% 3rd 20% (a 10% retainer of entries and TWT’s will be kept by the OIFC to cover administrative costs, web development, labor, CVSA tester etc… If costs equal less than the 10% retainer kept, the balance will be distributed with winnings.)
-Two weigh in sites- Hatteras- Hatteras Landing Marina (weigh master Billy Webster) and Morehead City- Town Creek Marina (weigh master Shea Lewis). We have two identical scales that are both certified by the state and exactly the same.                        - Lines in at 6am- no fishing with ANY rod and reel prior to 6am.
-Weigh in is open ONLY one hour each day from 4pm to 5pm. You must be in line to weigh-in by 5pm in order to weigh.
-Pictures with time, weight and team will be posted online daily at www.OIFC.com
-The tournament will pay the top 3 highest aggregate weight teams. All winners are required to take voice stress test within 96 hours of the event’s conclusion. If the voice stress test is failed, winnings are forfeited.
PAYOUT (based on 50 boat entries)
Primary prizes- 1st: $6750, 2nd: $4050, 3rd: $2700
Big Fish TWT- 1st: $4500, 2nd: $2700, 3rd: $1800
Aggregate TWT- 1st: $4500, 2nd: $2700, 3rd: $1800

HOW TO GET THERE AND WHERE TO STAY:  If staying and fishing out of Morehead City/Beaufort.  There are 2 recommended boat ramps in town.  One is located on HWY 70E just after the Civic Center on the right in Morehead City.  You can either stay at the Quality Inn (252-247-3434 - tell them you're fishing and they should offer an improved rate.  Park your boat in their parking lot and launch daily.  The second ramp is at the host marina, Town Creek Marina (252-728-6111 xt 3).  They have just finished a new and very nice boat ramp.  You can put in there and get a slip or launch daily. 

If staying and fishing out of Hatteras.  A few ways to get there:  You can either put in at Morehead and run the ocean or the backwater up to Hatteras.  This is not difficult, but should ONLY be done in day and under good conditinos.  Don't run the backwater if you haven't done it before.  Contact captbarrett@oifc.com to arrange a boat caravan through the backwater if interested.  If having a vehicle on Hatteras is important, you can also drive to the Cedar Island Ferry and take that ferry to Ocracoke then the next ferry over to Hatteras.  To get the schedule and any directions call 1-800-293-3779.  This is a neat trip and will have you with a vehicle- there are boat ramps near by and parking for trailers, so that isn't much of an issue.  Or you can drive the long way around, which is probably time wise not much longer than the ferry.  Drive up to Manteo, NC and drive down the Outerbanks to Hatteras.  The host weigh-in marina is Hatteras Landing, which has accomodations and dockage available- call Billy Webster (252) 986-2077/ (252) 475-0569 to get set up. 

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Hatteras weigh-in, accommodations and dockage- Hatteras Landing, host marina:
(252) 986-2077/ (252) 475-0569
Hatteras weigh master (Billy Webster): (252) 489-0458
Beaufort dockage- Town Creek Marina, host marina: (877) 347-4869
Beaufort weigh master (Shae Lewis): (252) 269-4286
Declaration hot-line: (910) 253-3474

2008 Final Standings (2 fish aggregate)

1. Team OIFC - 53.35 Lbs
2. Big Bad Wolf - 52.25 Lbs
3. Bob Cat - 44.9 Lbs
4. Mac Hunter - 44.7 Lbs
5. Dig It - 30.5 Lbs
6. Thumpin - 29 Lbs
7. Mean C - 19.95 Lbs
8. Bikini Bottom - 18.4 Lbs
9. Knot Kiddin - 10.75 Lbs

This year we will keep the same format that we have had over the past coupe of years, with the winner being decided by the largest combined/aggregate weight of 3 speckled trout.  FORMAT CHANGE...We will pay back the TOP THREE 3-trout aggregates, if there are less than 15 entries.  If there are more than 15 entires, We will pay back FIVE places, as we always have.  We will still have two separate TWTs, one for the largest 3 - trout combined weight (Split between the 1st/2nd/3rd place finishers) and a TWT for the largest single trout (Also split between the 1st/2nd/3rd place finishers).  Basic entry for the tournament will be $100, and the entry for the TWTs will be $50 each.  100% of all entries will be payed back to the winners (both overall and TWTs). Registration will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27th, and fishing will be from 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28th.  Awards will be directly following weigh - in at 5:00 p.m.  If you have any questions regrding the tournament, please call Capt. Kyle Hughes at (910) - 840 - 7186. 

POSTPONED INDEFINITELY- INQUIRE WITH INTEREST IN HOSTING THIS EVENT- The annual Spring Inshore Classic is back this year, giving fishermen an excuse to dust of their gear and get ready for the upcoming fishing season.  The beginning of May usually produces catches of monster speckled trout as well as exceptional catches of flounder, and this year shouldn't be any different.  This season we have expanded the prize structure allow anglers more ways to win, as well as the opportunity to win more money.  Registration will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday May 2nd.  We will have dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, follwed by the Captain's meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Fishing time will be 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd.  Please see the Schedule of Events and Rules sections below for a more detailed breakdown of both.  If you have any questions, feel free to give Capt. Kyle Hughes a call At (910) - 840 - 7186, or the Ocean Isle Fishing Center at (910) - 575 - 3474. 

• $125 Entry Fee
• Pays 1st/2nd/3rd Largest Combined weight of 1 Trout and 1 Flounder
• Pays 1st - 5th Largest Trout
• Pays 1st - 5th Largest Flounder
• Pays Top Lady Angler and Top Junior Angler
• Plus Three Separate Calcuttas for Largest Trout, Largest Flounder, and Largest Combined Weight.
• See the Prize Structure section below for a more detailed break - down.