The Carolina Surf Casters Association announces their full competition schedule for 2026… what will prove to be an historic year for American surf casting. Cast head-to-head with world-class athletes, long-time friends, and your fellow surf fishermen from around the East Coast. Whether you’re gunning for a US casting record or just looking for some practice to put baits out a little farther, all are welcome at these family-friendly contests.
Click dates/locations for details.
March 21–22 // Green Sea, South Carolina
Grassy Bay Turf Farms
1878 Green Sea Road
Green Sea, SC 29545
Saturday, March 21, 2025
9:00 – 9:30: Tournament check-in.
9:30 – 16:00: Casting competition.
Sunday, March 22, 2025
9:00 – 15:00: Casting competition.
15:00 – 15:30: Scoring + recognition.
May 2–3 // Windsor, Virginia
Heritage Park & Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds
21311 Courthouse Highway
Windsor, VA 23487
Saturday, May 2, 2025
9:00 – 9:30: Tournament check-in.
9:30 – 16:00: Casting competition.
Sunday, May 3, 2025
9:00 – 15:00: Casting competition.
15:00 – 15:30: Scoring + recognition.
August 29–30 // Windsor, Virginia
Heritage Park & Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds
21311 Courthouse Highway
Windsor, VA 23487
Saturday, August 29, 2025
9:00 – 9:30: Tournament check-in.
9:30 – 16:00: Casting competition.
Sunday, August 30, 2025
9:00 – 15:00: Casting competition.
15:00 – 15:30: Scoring + recognition.
October 10–11 // Green Sea, South Carolina
Grassy Bay Turf Farms
1878 Green Sea Road
Green Sea, SC 29545
Saturday, October 10, 2025
9:00 – 9:30: Tournament check-in.
9:30 – 16:00: Casting competition.
Sunday, October 11, 2025
9:00 – 15:00: Casting competition.
15:00 – 15:30: Scoring + recognition.
What to Bring
Your favorite conventional or spinning reels filled with high-visibility regulation monofilament and shock leader, strapped to a 10’+ rod capable of casting at least 4 oz. Also, consider bringing sunblock, chairs, canopy or umbrella, and other items for your comfort.
What is Provided
Snacks, bottled water, regulation clips and tournament sinkers. Extra monofilament shock leader and 0.37 mm running line can be provided for a nominal fee as determined by event management.
Full Competition Rules
https://carolinasurfcasters.org/tournament-rules/
Entry Fees
Guests: $25/day
Members: $15/day
CSCA competitions, as well as designated competitions held by other US surf casting clubs, serve as qualifying events to potentially join USAngling’s USA Surf Casting Team and compete for America in an upcoming FIPS-Mer Long Distance Casting World Championships. Contact the USASCT via their team website and Facebook page for more information.