Fayetteville's Freek-A-Leek team wins U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Team Freek-A-Leek from Fayetteville clinched victory at the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament held in Southport on October 3, 2026. Cody Knight and his family team brought in a 44.55-pound king mackerel, securing a record prize of $162,933. The tournament, which saw participation from 556 boats, awarded a total of over $428,000. Knight's family has a longstanding tradition in this tournament, with his father starting in 1995. Following their win, the team looks forward to the 2027 tournament scheduled for September 30 to October 2.
- •Freek-A-Leek won the U.S. Open with a 44.55-pound fish.
- •The team received a $162,933 prize, a tournament record.
- •556 boats participated in this year's tournament.
- •Total prize money exceeded $428,000.
- •The next tournament is set for September 30 to October 2, 2027.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — This team from Fayetteville won the U.S. Open tournament in Southport
"A team of fishermen from Fayetteville took home a record-breaking prize in the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament in Southport.
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