7th Annual Tournament Winners

Level 1 Boat # Fish Boat Name Participant Prize
1st Place Longest Red Drum 219 47 ¾ inches Drum Runner Brad Brown $5,000
2nd Place Longest Red Drum 297 47 ⅜ inches Drum Roller Amy Price $3,000
3rd Place Longest Red Drum 292 46 ⅝ inches Fireline Fishing Caylin Burrell $2,000
Ladies Longest Red Drum 297 47 ⅜ inches Drum Roller Amy Price $2,000
Youth Longest Red Drum 271 44 ¼ inches Four Reelin’ Tillman Caskey $1,000
 
Level 2
Most Red Drum Released 292 26 drum Fireline Fishing Caylin Burrell $1,125
1st Release - Red Drum 203 The Pony Grace Gaskins $335
1st Release - Shark 299 Sky Lark Joey Smith $225
1st Release - Stingray 203 The Pony Melinda Esham $225
1st Release - Red Drum Lady 203 The Pony Grace Gaskins $225
1st Release - Red Drum Youth 292 Fireline Fishing Levi Fridley $225
 
Level 3
1st Place Longest Red Drum 219 47 ¾ inches Drum Runner Brad Brown $19,600
2nd Place Longest Red Drum 297 47 ⅜ inches Drum Roller Amy Price $7,850
 
Level 4
1st Release Red Drum 53"
Rolled over for next year!! Total Funds now $23,000

Levels Of Sponsorship 

  • Website Listing
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!
  • Website Listing
  • One T-shirt
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!
  • Website Listing
  • Two T-Shirts
  • Two Koozies
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!
  • Website Listing
  • Three T-Shirts 
  • Three Koozies
  • Name or Logo on Tournament Banner 
  • Official SJF Bucket with Rope Handle
  • Official SJF Stickers
  • Official SJF Wristbands
  • Knowing You Made a Difference!
  • Website Listing
  • Four T-Shirts
  • Four Koozies
  • Name or Logo on Tournament Banner
  • Official SJF Bucket with Rope handle
  • Official SJF Stickers
  • Official SJF Wristbands
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!
  • Website Listing
  • Six T-Shirts
  • Six Koozies
  • Prominent Name / Logo Placement on Banner
  • Prominent Name / Logo Placement on Vertical Stage Banner
  • Official SJF Bucket with Rope Handle
  • Official SJF Stickers
  • Official SJF Wristbands
  • Four VIP Backstage Passes
  • Sleeve of Custom SJF Cups
  • Logo on the Official SJF Custom Metal Fish Ruler 
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!

In memory of Stephanie Fulcher aka “Big Sissy”

  • Website Listing
  • Eight T-Shirts
  • Eight Koozies
  • Prominent Name / Logo Placement on Tournament Banner
  • Prominent Name / Logo Placement on Vertical Stage Banner
  • Individual Banner with Logo – Stage Area
  • Official SJF Bucket with Rope Handle
  • Official SJF Stickers
  • Official SJF Wristbands
  • 8 VIP Backstage Passes
  • Sleeve of Custom SJF Cups
  • Name / Logo on the Official SJF Custom Metal Fish Ruler
  • Name / Logo (affiliated with all media / advertising)
  • On Stage Award Presenter with the Fulcher, Davis, & Ramsey Families
  • Knowing You Made A Difference!

Sarah James Fulcher Foundation

The Sarah James Fulcher Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by eastern North Carolina natives. We use innovative methods to raise funds for community based projects that are inclusive and promote recreation in the outdoors, as well as promote growth and development of local community programs.

Mission

To promote inclusive access to our coastal resources and recreation, while encouraging community involvement and conservation of our local heritage.

Vision

To find creative solutions that enrich the lives of others.

Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament

The Sarah James Fulcher Foundation’s flagship fundraiser, the Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament is an annual event held in Cedar Island, NC, in honor of Sarah James Fulcher, a young native of Down East, whose love for life, and mesmerizing smile, inspired a community to come together in celebration of our beautiful island, and to improve inclusive access to all of the natural resources that Sarah James loved so dearly. Since 2018, the annual tournament has continued to grow in participation, attendance, and prize money, having 198 registered boats and 4500+ in attendance last year, with over $60,000 in prize money. From its inception, this tournament has been about creating a one of a kind, family friendly atmosphere, with great food, mind-blowing music and some of the best drum fishing in the world. Whether you are a master angler, new to fishing, or even a father / daughter team with a tiller motor, the Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament has something for everyone to enjoy.

You can find some photos and a summary of last year’s tournament and sponsors at the links at the bottom of the page (SJF2018, SJF2019, SJF2020, SJF2021, SJF2022)

 

2024 Tournament Sponsors

Old Drum

Big Sissy Drum – In memory of Stephanie Fulcher

Bull Drum

Slot Drum

Puppy Drum

Red Fish

Jumping Mullet

Blue Crab