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2026Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

August 10–14, 2026
Manteo, NC
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Overview

The 43rd annual Outer Banks billfish tournament out of Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo.

Registration and the captain’s meeting opened the week on Monday, August 10, followed by four fishing days from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM with scales closing at 8:00 PM each night. Awards were presented Friday evening at Pirate’s Cove Pavilion.

ScheduleEastern (US) time

  1. MondayAug10
    1. 2:00 PM– 9:00 PM

      Registration

      Pirate’s Cove Pavilion

    2. 7:00 PM

      Captain’s Meeting

      Pirate’s Cove Pavilion

      Hosted by Capt. Marty Brill.

  2. TuesdayAug11
    1. 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM

      Fishing Day 1

    2. 8:00 PM

      Scales close & score cards due

  3. WednesdayAug12
    1. 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM

      Fishing Day 2

    2. 8:00 PM

      Scales close & score cards due

  4. ThursdayAug13
    1. 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM

      Fishing Day 3

    2. 8:00 PM

      Scales close & score cards due

  5. FridayAug14
    1. 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM

      Fishing Day 4

    2. 6:30 PM

      Scales close

    3. 9:00 PM

      Awards Presentation

      Pirate’s Cove Pavilion

Results

Overall

Provisional standingsAs of
Points
  1. 1Bayliss Boatworks2,200 pts
  2. 2Builder's Choice1,900 pts
  3. 3Stream Weaver1,700 pts

Unofficial final as reported by Sportfish Connection from the tournament’s CatchStat live scoring.

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