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    Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament

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    When
    Usually May
    Organizer
    Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament
    Species
    Blue marlin, White marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
    Format
    Offshore billfish tournament scored by points for releases, with level-based divisions, daily prizes and a Meat Fish Division for dolphin and wahoo; weather can force a lay day

    A multi-day offshore billfish release tournament in the Cape Fear area of North Carolina, scored on points for blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish releases with a Meat Fish Division for dolphin and wahoo. The organizer lists its 53rd annual edition in 2026 and a 54th annual event for May 26-29, 2027.

    Organizer's siteOfficial results

    Results

    YearCategoryWinnerResult
    2026Level 1, 1st placeOUTNUMBERED2 Blue Marlin and 1 White Marlin releases, 920 pts
    2026Level 1, 2nd placeREBELETTE2 Blue Marlin, 800 pts
    2026Level 1, 3rd placeGAUCHO1 Blue Marlin, 1 White Marlin, 1 Sailfish, 640 pts
    2026Level 2, Winner Take AllREBELETTE800 pts
    2026Level 5, Top DolphinTAILWALKER28.6 lbs
    2026Level 5, Top WahooPOSTAGE PAID30 lbs

    Winners as the organizer or the cited results publish them.

    In the 53rd annual (2026) edition, rough weather on opening day forced a lay day; the live auction proceeds at the Captain's Party go to First Fruit Ministries.

    Captains in published results

    • Capt. James Breen
    • Capt. James Breen, OUTNUMBERED, 2026

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