09/05/2026
🎣 23 DAYS OUT! 🎣
Today’s spotlight is a little different because we’re highlighting the team of volunteer captains who make the DOUSA NC Red Drum Tournament possible.
These fellas aren’t just showing up for a day of fishing. They’re giving up a week of chartering, family time, vacation days, and in some cases taking leave from active duty to come serve our participants and help give them the opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime.
This year we have 10 returning boaters and 6 new captains joining the team.
Once again, a few members of our DOUSA family won’t be able to join us this year, and they’ll definitely be missed. We’re thankful for the trail they helped blaze, the example they set, and the foundation they helped build.
This group of captains has some big shoes to fill, but I know they’ll give everything they’ve got to carry that tradition forward.
To every captain giving up your time, your boat, your fuel, your tackle, and a piece of your life for this event...
THANK YOU.
This tournament simply doesn’t happen without you.
23 days to go. The fleet is coming together, and soon we’ll be chasing those Eastern NC bulls! 🐂🎣
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