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Calling all fishermen: The weekend of 8/11 – 8/14/2011 marks the anniversary of the Cape Fear Sailfish Classic Fishing Tournament. To be held out of the Ocean Isle Fishing Center on Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Net proceeds will benefit The Cy’s World Foundation!

The CFSC was started by dedicated recreational fisherman for recreational fisherman.

This event is designed to promote fun and those who want to pursue the challenge of locating these beautiful species and practice the art of proper bait presentation, the use of “teasers” top attract and locate the fish, and the art of “drop back” with circle hooks to promote a effective hook up and safe release of the fish.

Sailfish are perhaps the fastest species of fish, they are known to “free jump” and to “ball baits” as well as to “slap the baits” with their bills in order to stun their prey. When the fish picks up the bait, typically the angler wants to see the bite, optimally you want the reel in free spool or very light drag.

When the fish picks it up, one should feel the speed of the reel pick up and apply gently pressure with the thumb to the spool. Once the fish has sped away for 5 seconds, it’s time to “lock up” the drag and watch as the sailfish makes an acrobatic leap in an all-out attempt to throw the hook.

A proper circle hook-set will occur in the corner of the sails jaw. After a 10-30 minute fight, the sails, which all generally measure about 35-70 lbs and somewhere around 72-88 inches in length, should be boatside ready for the mate to work the leader to the boat. This is truly “hunting for fish”, with current, temperature change, and the presence of large schools of bait being very important.

These fish are known to come inshore during late summer and congregate in the areas around the Tower, the Horseshoe, the Jungle, and anywhere which holds bait.

Because of the rig you will be fishing, there is less chance of other predator’s fish, such as sharks, barracuda, or kings taking the bait. Dolphinfish, however, are frequent acrobatic visitors and great eating!
Schedule of Events 2011
Thursday the 11th Registration opens at 3.p.m. at Ocean Isle fishing Center, 65 Causeway Drive. OIFC is the tournament site and a major sponsor. Captains bags delivered with paid registration. Includes 4 official tee shirts, cameras will be purchased at cost for each day.

5:00 pm. Circle hook rigging demonstrations and bait prep. 3 methods will be demonstrated by 3 experienced anglers (mates)

6:30 Pig Picking for all registrants and their crew (4). Additional plates may be purchased at the tournament office.
Friday the 12th Fishing lines in at 8:30 within boundaries and lines out at 3pm.

4p.m. Weigh In opens for dolphin

5p.m. Release tallied and results reported via the web and at OIFC. Daily winners announced.
Saturday the 13th Fishing lines in at 8:30 and lines out at 3p.m.

4p.m. Weigh In opens for dolphin

5p.m. Releases tallied and daily winners announced, preliminary overall totals announced via web and at the tournament site.
Sunday the 14th 1p.m. Official results announced at OIFC. Burgers and hot dog cooked out for tourney participants at OIFC. Prizes awarded. Prize winners need not be present; checks will be mailed if not present.

For more info visit the official site for the event at: https://www.capefearsailfishclassic.com

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