2025 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 $200 entry by the first event captains meeting.
Entry Fee
$300 per event
$200 optional for Cape Classic Series entry (before first event)
2025 Schedule
The David Pennington Memorial King Mackerel Tournament
Captain's Meeting: June 27, 2025
Fishing Day: June 28, 2025
Alternate Day: June 29, 2025
1st Place GUARANTEED $10,000
Hosted by: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
709 Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Captain's Meeting: Chasin' Tails Outdoors - dinner provided
Weigh-in: Chasin' Tails Outdoors
Leg 2
Captain's Meeting: August 1, 2025
Fishing Day: August 2, 2025
Alternate Day: August 3, 2025
1st Place GUARANTEED $10,000
Captain's Meeting: Big Rock Landing
Weigh-in: Big Rock Landing
Leg 3 - Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament
Captain's Meeting: September 26, 2025
Fishing Day: September 27, 2025
Alternate Day: September 28, 2025
(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
Championship
Captain's Meeting: October 31, 2025
Fishing Day: November 1, 2025
Alternate Day: November 2, 2025
1st Place GUARANTEED $10,000
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: Big Rock Landing
Weigh-in: Big Rock Landing
Registration
Leg 1 Online registration is CLOSED. (Coming soon!)
Cape Classic Series registration is OPEN.
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 - 4:00PM
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