2026 Onslow Bay Boatworks Cape Classic Series
"Competitive King Mackerel Fishing for All Sizes"
Low Entry w/ Boundaries - Hosted by: Chasin' Tails Outdoors - Events are OPEN TO ALL
Teams looking to compete in the Classic Series for a chance to Qualify for Championship and Team of the Year Honors will be required to pay a $300 entry by the first event captains meeting.
Entry Fee
$300 per event
$300 optional for Cape Classic Series entry (before first event - OPENING SOON)
2026 Schedule
Classic South
South Leg 1
Captain's Meeting: May 14, 2026
Fishing Day: May 16, 2026
Alternate Day: May 17, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Southport
Weigh-in: Southport
South Leg 2
Captain's Meeting: June 18, 2026
Fishing Day: June 20, 2026
Alternate Day: June 21, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Southport
Weigh-in: Southport
South Leg 3
Captain's Meeting: July 16, 2026
Fishing Day: July 18, 2026
Alternate Day: July 19, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Southport
Weigh-in: Southport
South Alternate Date
Captain's Meeting: July 23, 2026
Fishing Day: July 25, 2026
Alternate Day: July 26, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Southport
Weigh-in: Southport
South Championship
US Open KMT weigh tickets.
Fishing Days: October 2-3, 2026
Awards: Sun, October 4, 2026
Classic North
North Leg 1 - David Pennington Memorial KMT
Captain's Meeting: June 26, 2026
Fishing Day: June 27, 2026 - 7AM - 5PM
Alternate Day: June 28, 2026
Hosted by: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
709 Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Captain's Meeting: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
Weigh-in: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
North Leg 2
Captain's Meeting: August 7, 2026
Fishing Day: August 8 , 2026
Alternate Day: August 9, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
Weigh-in: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
North Leg 3 - Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament
Captain's Meeting: September 25, 2026
Fishing Day: September 26, 2026
Alternate Day: September 27, 2026
(This event will carry on as it traditionally has. Rules and Payouts will be set forth by the EIFFT Committee. Classic Participants will be required to send in picture of weight slip from this event for weight credit in Classic Point Standings)
Captain's Meeting: Emerald Isle Recreation Center Gym
Weigh-in: Emerald Isle Wildlife Ramp
North Alternate Date
Captain's Meeting: September 10, 2026
Fishing Day: September 12, 2026
Alternate Day: September 13, 2026
Captain's Meeting: Big Rock Landing
Weigh-in: Big Rock Landingt
Championship
Captain's Meeting: Thu, October 29, 2026
Fishing Day: Sat, October 31, 2026
Alternate Day: Sun, November 1, 2026
Alternate Day: Fri, October 30, 2026
NO ENTRY
1/2 Field of Classic Participants to Qualify.
A regular season win will be an automatic qualifier.
Field will be decided by top 2 finishes of the 3 events.
Captain's Meeting: TBD
Weigh-in: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
Registration
Online registration is OPEN SOON.
Rules
Complete rules can be found here.
Boundaries:
West boundary 77.10 (can't go below);
East boundary 76.31 (can't go above);
Offshore 34.18 (can't go below)
Bait catching outside of boundaries is allowed while using nets, no rod and reels.
Fishing Times:
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Junior, Lady and Senior Anglers also included.
Payouts
(2nd-8th based on 50 boats, Legs 1, 2 and Champs)
1st - $10,000 GUARANTEED
TWTs
Spanish $100, 1 place for 10 spots, TBD
Heavy 3 $200, 3 places
Heavy 5 $500, 5 places
Double Barrel $500, 5 places
Mossy Back WTA $500, 1 place
Other Payouts and Prizes
Each Event: (Excluding EIFFT)
1st JR, LADY, SENIOR $250
2nd and 3rd - Plaques
Championship:
1st JR, LADY, SENIOR $500
2nd and 3rd - Plaques
Team of the Year: $1,000
