THE SCHOOLIE TOURNAMENT | CAPE COD
Every May, teams of two spread out across Cape Cod for the world's largest fly fishing tournament — chasing the spring push of migrating stripers from beach to flat to estuary. No boats. No shortcuts. Lines in at first light.
Tournament Day
$350 Per Team
Single HOOk
No boats
EVERY FISH
What your signing up for
The Reunion
Hundreds of anglers roll over the canal bridge. Captain's bags get picked up, plans get made. Everyone swears they know where the fish are. Who to believe is up to you.
The Search
Coffee in a dark parking lot, headlamps on the sand. Then it's you, your partner, and every beach, flat, and estuary you can reach before lines out.
The Party
Back with the whole field. Windburned, tired, and hopefully with a bass thumb for the ages. Awards, stories, and plans for next year before dinner ends.
Schoolie Weekend | May 21-22, 2027
Friday, May 21
AFTERNOON
Partner Activations & Community Events
Location announced soon
6:00 PM
Captain's Meeting
Location announced soon
AFTER
More details coming soon
Location announced soon
Saturday, May 22
5:30 AM
Lines In
4:00 PM
Lines Out
(Scores Submitted)
5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Location announced soon
AFTER
After Party
Location announced soon
The Fishing is the Point
Ask anyone who's worn the Schoolie Blazer: Schoolie is hard to win. One day. Fly only. And fish that didn't get the invitation. Your preparation helps until the wind changes. Every year, somebody has to get it right.
4 FISH
TOTAL LENGTH
1 Day
FIRST SCHOOLIE?
You don't need a guide resume, a Cape Cod zip, or a secret spot somebody's grandfather showed them in 1987.
Pick a teammate. Know the rules. Come prepared. Respect the access, the fish, and the people around you. Then go figure it out like everyone else.
What Your Registration Covers
Tournament entry for you and your partner
The 2027 Captain's Bag - Gear from partners who back the event
Friday Captains Meeting
Saturday awards ceremony and after party
Eligibility for prizes and raffles
Supports Schoolie's striped bass conservation work
No Teammate yet? We'll help you find one.
THE FISH COME FIRST
Keep the fish wet and release them quickly. Good fish handling isn't separate from the competition. It's part of fishing Schoolie the right way.
Poor handling is a disqualification.
Registration Opens Soon