The Wahoo Challenge

The downloadable version of the rules and registration form is now available on the EJW Outdoors website.
https://ejwoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-EJW-Wahoo-Challenge-Registration-Form.pdf
https://ejwoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EJW-Wahoo-Challenge-Rules.pdf

Great News!

The Wahoo Challenge rules have been completed and approved.
Here are photos of the registration form as well as the rules and regulations for this years tournament.

The downloadable versions will be added to EJW Outdoors website very soon but in the meantime, please take a chance to look over the given information and get excited about fishing this years Wahoo Challenge!

*Feel free to print off the registration photo from this post if you’d like to, fill it out and send it to EJW Outdoors along with payment.*

We are so excited to make a small announcement!

The rules and registration process is in it's *almost* final stage. As soon as these have been reviewed in their entirety at our upcoming meeting we will release them to the public.

For now, here is some scheduling information that we think you all are interested in knowing.

The Wahoo Challenge will take place from Oct. 11 to Oct 19.
Registration and Rules Review on Friday Oct. 11 from 6-7:30pm.
Oct. 12-18 are the listed fishing days. Captains choice of 2 out of 7 fishing days.
With awards taking place on the evening of Saturday Oct. 19.

Payouts to the top 3 heaviest wahoo.
Weigh ins will take place at the EJW Outdoors Official Weigh Station in Morehead City.

Questions are best answered by email: [email protected]

We are glad to add a donation option to the charity that this years proceeds will go to, Hope Is Alive.
If you'd like to donate please send checks to 201 Arendell St Morehead City NC 28557, payable to Hope Is Alive.
Please visit their website for more information.
HopeIsAlive.net

It is so nice to hear the positive feedback about the changes to The EJW Outdoors Wahoo Challenge. One aspect that remains unchanged is our dedication to charitable giving. Despite the tournament's cancellation last year, we are going to keep our commitment to raising money for the well deserving charity "Hope is Alive"! We look forward to contributing to this worthy charity during the 2024 EJW Outdoors Wahoo Challenge in October. Thank you for your ongoing support!
For more information about this wonderful organization check out

Hope Is Alive Just like addicts, loved-ones need: community, education and encouragement. Through our meetings, you’ll find education, inspiration, and a community of other loved ones who’ve been impacted by addiction.

There is some exciting news for the Wahoo Challenge for 2024!

A few people have suggested sharing an amazing idea. You can still donate to the charity "Hope is Alive" in the absence of the tournament this year.
Your contribution, be it large or small, can make a tangible impact on the lives of those in the recovery program. With each check made out to "Hope is Alive" you become a vital part of this life-changing journey. Your generosity can transform the lives of those who seek to overcome the challenges of addiction.
If you would like to mail a donation to Hope is Alive please let me know and I will be happy to share the information on how to mail in your contribution. Send a message here on FB or email [email protected].
Thank you!

The Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge has been cancelled.
It should come as no surprise if you have been checking the weather for this weekend that the committee made the decision to cancel the Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge for Saturday October 21st.
We are so disappointed, but we understand that weather can be unpredictable.
We have decided to keep "Hope is Alive" as our charity for 2024 and we hope that we can raise even more money for such a worthy organization next year!
Thank you for all the interest that you have shown this tournament, and we look forward to seeing you next October!

The excitement is building for the upcoming Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge this coming Saturday Oct 21st. The committee will be watching the weather carefully and will plan to update everyone on Wednesday this week! If the weather keeps us from being able to have the tournament safely, we will reschedule for next year - 2024.

The 2023 Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge brought to you by EJW Outdoors is just around the corner... Saturday October 21st.

We are happy to announce that this year the tournament will be donating to a new local charity -- Hope is Alive.

Hope is Alive is a three phase program that facilitates a complete life change with a unique approach that offers substance abuse recovery within one of their mentoring homes. Their website, www.hopeisalive.net , states “It’s not just about overcoming addiction, we are focused on radically changing your life!”

We look forward to seeing all of you on the Morehead City waterfront next month!

Hope Is Alive Just like addicts, loved-ones need: community, education and encouragement. Through our meetings, you’ll find education, inspiration, and a community of other loved ones who’ve been impacted by addiction.

2023 Wahoo Challenge brought to you by EJW Outdoors
Saturday October 21st!

Registration
Registration will be on Friday October 20th at Jack's, downstairs on the first floor from 5pm - 7pm
$500 CASH ONLY to register
Brief Captain’s meeting 7pm headed by David Willis of EJW Outdoors
$200 Calcutta winner take all (optional)

Fishing Day will be Saturday October 21st
Boats may not leave the inlet prior to 5:00am and fishing can start anytime thereafter
Lines out at 2:00pm
Weigh in on the Morehead City waterfront next to Jack’s Waterfront Bar at the end of 6th Street
Weigh in scales open from 3:30pm until 6pm.

Awards
Cash awards are paid out on Saturday October 21st just after weigh ins. Along with prizes by EJW Outdoors.
Payout for top three heaviest wahoo
1st place = 50%
2nd place = 30%
3rd place = 20%

This is a one day, just for fun tournament with 10% of the entries being donated to charity. The charity for the 2023 tournament is still being determined and we will make sure to share this with you once it has been confirmed.

As always, thank you for being a part of this good natured and always fun tournament! We look forward to seeing all of you on the waterfront in October!

Holly Fletcher
David Willis
Morgan Lewis

Save the Date for the Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge - Saturday October 21st, 2023

The 2022 Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge had an exciting day at the scales. When the scales closed we had our winners...
3rd Place - Knot Done Yet - 56.24 lb wahoo
2nd Place - Sensation - 60.58 lb wahoo
1st Place & Calcutta winner - Piracita - 64. 52 lb wahoo

And we raised over $3000 for the Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center!!!

Thank you for all of your participation and we hope to see you all next year!!

2022 Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge results.

Updated leaderboard

Current leader board

Pura Vida Girls are ready and registered for the Wahoo Challenge 2022! Good Luck girls!!

We have a total of 66 boats fishing the wahoo challenge tomorrow and 60 are entered in the TWT Calcutta.
Weigh ins are on the waterfront next to Jack's 3:30 - 6pm!!

In just under 3 months it will be time for the Brown Bag Wahoo Challenge on the Morehead City Waterfront!!

2022 Wahoo Challenge - Saturday October 15th!

Tournament season is well under way and we wanted to make sure to get all the details out to you about the upcoming wahoo challenge.....

Registration
Registration will be on Friday October 14th at Jack's, downstairs on the first floor from 5pm - 7pm
$500 CASH ONLY to register
Brief Captain’s meeting 7pm
$200 Calcutta winner take all (optional)

Fishing Day will be Saturday October 15th
Boats may not leave the inlet prior to 5:00am and fishing can start anytime thereafter
Lines out at 2:00pm
Weigh in on the Morehead City waterfront next to Jack’s Waterfront Bar at the end of 6th Street
Weigh in scales open from 3:30pm until 6pm.

Awards
Cash awards paid out on Saturday October 15th just after weigh ins.
Payout for top three heaviest wahoo
1st place = 50%
2nd place = 30%
3rd place = 20%

This is a one day, just for fun tournament with 10% of the entries being donated to charity. The charity for the 2022 tournament will be the Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center. Their vision is: "To provide exercise-based rehabilitation and specialized services, including but not limited to physical therapy, dietetic counseling, and massage therapy, to individuals diagnosed with cancer while providing a continuation of care through initial diagnosis, throughout treatment, and into survivorship." Please take a moment to find out more about this amazing local organization by finding them on facebook: Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center

As always, thank you for being a part of this good natured and always fun tournament! We look forward to seeing all of you on the waterfront in October!

2022 Wahoo Challenge - Saturday October 15th!
Tournament season has begun and we wanted to make sure to get our information out to you as a reminder!

We are planning on having registration on Friday October 14th at Jack's, downstairs on the first floor and I will be sending another reminder out with the times for registration once they are confirmed.
$500 CASH ONLY to register
Brief Captain’s meeting TBA
$200 Calcutta winner take all (optional)

Fishing Day will be Saturday October 15th
Boats may not leave the inlet prior to 5:00am and fishing can start anytime thereafter
Lines out at 2:00pm
Weigh in on the Morehead City waterfront next to Jack’s Waterfront Bar at the end of 6th Street
Weigh in scales open from 3:30pm until 6pm.

Awards
Cash awards paid out on Saturday October 15th just after weigh ins.
Payout for top three heaviest wahoo
1st place = 50%
2nd place = 30%
3rd place = 20%

This is a one day, just for fun tournament with 10% of the entries being donated to charity. We will be announcing the charity in our next correspondence.

As always, thank you for being a part of this good natured and always fun tournament! Stay tuned for more details....

Holly Fletcher
Dale Britt
David and Morgan Willis