Fishing Tournaments Archives - Page 55 of 60

May 2, 2026

The IGFA Certified Observer Programs trains observers to recognize different billfish species, such as this blue marlin, and verify their proper tagging and release.

IGFA Certified Observer Training Class Postponed

The IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) class in Charleston, S.C., has been rescheduled from its original date of March 31 to Saturday, April 21. […]

A training session for the IGFA Certified Observer Program will be held in Charleston on March 31.

IGFA Certified Observer Program Training Class Offered in Charleston

From News Reports

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A training class for the IGFA’s Certified Observer Program (COP) returns to Charleston, Saturday, March 31. […]

Tony Shook (left) and Michael Fox won the Jan. 28 Norman Winter Team Bass Championship event with 14.25 pounds.

Denver’s Hamrick shines at Norman

Tony Garitta

Scott Hamrick of Denver claimed several checks at the Feb. 17 Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division tournament at Lake Norman. […]

Amy and Bobby Workman of Burlington won first place with this 11.65-pound striper at the Jan. 13 Tarheel Club tournament at High Rock.

Catawba angler makes Classic

Tony Garitta

Six anglers, including Brent Long of Catawba, realized their dream by qualifying for the 2007 Bassmaster Classic through the Jan. 17-19 Bass Federation Nation Championship at Alabama’s Lake Neely Henry. […]

Wayne Lawson (left) and Dale Hege, both of Ramseur, won the Oct. 28-29 Fish-off for the New Piedmont and High Rock Team Tournament trails with a two-day haul of 30.34 pounds of largemouth bass.

Tarheel Team Tournaments ended

Tony Garitta

Tarheel Team Tournaments of Wilson, under the direction of James and Bucky Bass, has ceased operations — again. […]

Chad, Chip and Hunter Saunders, of Stokes, N.C., were the highest placing Carolina anglers at the 2006 SKA National Championship Tournament.

Florida Fishermen Win SKA Championships; Carolina Anglers Fill Leaderboard

Jerry Dilsaver

Fort Pierce, Florida – The Offshore Warrior, with Tony Vercillo and Tim Kellagher from Port St. Lucie, Florida, topped the Open Class while the Bandit, with Capt. Jeremy Bonnell and family, from St. Petersburg, Florida, claimed the win in the 23 Foot and Under Class at the SKA National Championships held November 16 to 19. […]

Ronnie Smith holds two largemouth bass, part of the 17.32-pound total he and Mitch Drew landed to top the field at the Sept. 16 High Rock Team Tournaments event.

Raleigh anglers win at Lake Hickory

Tony Garitta

Chad Craven of Raleigh and Tommy Farley of Colonial Heights, Va., won the Oct. 6-7 Stratos Owners’ Tournament Trail World Championship at Old Hickory Lake, Gallatin, Tenn. […]

Captain Dennis Starke (L) and Jay Higgins hoist the winner's $150,000 check form the Wal-Mart FLW kingfish Tour Championship.

Sea Bandit Filches Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship

Jerry Dilsaver

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Team Sea Bandit headed by Dennis Starke of Pine Bluff, N.C. made a move from third place after the preliminary rounds of the Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship, held November 9 to 11, to catch the second largest king of the final day and secure the championship win and a check for $150,000. […]

Chad Craven and Alex Feeeman led the NCSU Bass Pack to the Collegiate Chanpionship.

Bass Pack Captures Collegiate Bass Title

Craig Holt

N.C. State University’s “Bass Pack” fishing team defeated 41 other teams during the inaugural collegiate bass-fishing championship at Texas during October. […]

Scoring changes have been announced by the Governor's Cup Billfishing Series for the 2007 events.

Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series Announces Changes and 2007 Schedule

From News Reports

The South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series has announced the dates for its 19th season, along with some changes, particularly in scoring. […]