2021 CHARTER DATES WILL COME AVAILABLE SOON
Tournament Fishing 2021
Tournament spots Available for 2021
Join our tournament team by booking a tournament with you plus 5 anglers or join a partially booked event. Pricing varies tournament to tournament see below.
2021 Tournaments- Pricing is for up to 6 anglers.
OCMC Memorial Day Tournament- May 29-30 Fish 1/2 or 2/2 with two entries. Pricing TBA
OCMC Canyon Kick Off - July 2,3,4 Fish 2/3 Pricing TBA
Blue Marlin World Cup- July 4th Fish 1 day. Pricing TBA
Oc Tuna Tournament- July 9-11 Fish 2/3 $25,700 Includes all entry fees, fishing and tip.
Big Fish Classic July 23-25 Fish 36 hours overnight $27,200 Includes all entry fees, fishing and tip.
Heels and Reels July 29-31 Pricing TBA
White Marlin Open Aug 2-6 Fish 3/5 $51,500 Includes all entry fees, fishing and tip.
Mid Atlantic 500 Aug 15-20 $50,500 Includes all entry fees, fishing and tip. Just show up and fish!
OCMC Labor Day Tournament Sept 3-5 Pricing TBA
Tournament FAQs
How do investments work?
Our tournament program is simple. Each person pays "expenses" which are your trip cost plus tip. Monies over the "expenses" go towards tournament entries. The more you invest the more potential winnings you are entitled to. Reach out to Capt. Austin for more info. 443 - 392-4926
What are the rules?
Each tournament has its own set of rules, most of them adopt IGFA rules. Please go to this link to review https://igfa.org/international-angling-rules/ you will be fully informed of all rules before we leave the dock.
What days will we fish?
Tournaments follow a fish 1/2, 2/3 or 3/5 format. These dates are picked on many factors and will be chosen by captain. Please be available for every possible fishing day of a event.
Who gets to reel in the fish?
Each person on our team knows their job and expectations before we leave the dock. Primary Angler, Secondary Angler and auxiliary anglers are appointed based on many factors such as experience and physical ability. Tournament fishing is very fun but we remain highly competitive while doing so. Each member of the team is just as important as the primary angler.
What should I bring?
Anglers should bring that they want to eat and drink for the trip we have a large cooler on the boat for you to use .Bring sunglasses, plenty of water, sunscreen (no spray), closed toed shoes, No hard liquor.
What will we target? Tactics?
Targets will depend on time of season and many other factors. That decision is made by Captain and crew.
Who do I pay?
Payments are made to "Primary Search LLC". All payments are due 14 days prior to event sign ups.
Tournament Fishing since 2017
Always having fun, doing so with hyper attention to detail and execution.
Want a chance at holding the big check? We have been fortunate enough to have steady tournament placement since we started in 2017.
2017- Oc Tuna Tournament $20,320.00
2017- Big Fish Classic $2,925.00
2018- Oc Tuna Tournament $5,850.00
2018-Big Fish Classic $9,090.00
2019-OC Marlin Club Mem. Day $7,047.00
2019- Fortuna Tournament $1,944.00
2019- Big Fish Classic $13,500.00
We are looking forward to 2020 Tournament Season.
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