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Fishing.
Fellowship.
Fun.

And that's just the beginning of what we're all about!

 

Between conservation and restoration projects, supporting the next generation through academic  scholarships, and one heck of an exciting annual fishing tournament to cap it all off, we've built DIFF Club around the core values of fishing, fellowship, and fun!

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Father and daughter posing during DIFF Club annual fishing tournament

Join DIFF Club

To join DIFF Club is to join a dedicated community focused on preserving the rich culture, history, and heritage of Davis Island. We believe that every contribution counts, and by collaborating with us, you're not only supporting sustainable fishing but also helping to protect our unique environment for future generations. Join us in making a meaningful impact today!

DIFF Club tournament winners

Tournament Registration

The annual fishing tournament at DIFF Club is an event you won't want to miss! This amazing day filled with fishing, friends, and laughter offers cash prizes and supports our Scholarship fund and Grants. It's a chance to showcase your skills while making a positive impact in our community. Join in on the fun and register today—let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

Group of fisherman posing after a successful Davis Island Fishing Foundation tournament

About Us

The Davis Island Fishing Foundation “DIFF” is a non-profit club for people that enjoy recreational surf fishing and associated fellowship and social activities on the South Core Banks of Cape Lookout National Seashore, affectionately known as Davis Island. Click the link above to learn more!

A man working on a cabin as part of a Davis Island Fishing Foundation Work Trip

Community Involvement

At DIFF Club, we are passionate about empowering the next generation through our dedicated community involvement initiatives. With seven individual scholarships aimed at furthering education, we ensure that young minds have the resources they need to succeed. Additionally, our 'Work Trips' throughout the year offer invaluable physical and fiscal support to the Park Service, all while preserving our cherished fishing heritage. Join us in making a difference!

A DIFF Club tournament winner receives prize money

Tournament Archive

Explore our Tournament Archive to experience the essence of past fishing tournaments, our cherished annual gathering. This collection captures the excitement and joy that tournament participants have shared over the years. Whether you're reminiscing about your own experiences or eager to learn about our club’s history, this archive is a must-see for all fishing enthusiasts!

DIFF Club newsletter

Newsletter Archive

Dive into our Newsletter Archive and revisit the rich tapestry of events and updates from DIFF Club. We believe that every note and news story tells a part of our journey, fostering a stronger community. This is your chance to reflect on past highlights, discover forgotten gems, and see how far we’ve come together. Explore today and engage with the heart of our club!

Big Rock Sports Logo as a sponsor of Davis Island Fishing Foundation
Calcutta outdoors logo as a sponsor of DIFF Club
Cape Lookout Cabins & Camps Ferry Service Logo with location and phone number all in black and a black minimal graphic of a lighthouse to the left of the font
Cast Pro Series logo with stylized font and a black outline of a fish to the right side
Chasin' Tails logo oval shape red drum in middle and stylized font surrounding it with company name
Chums logo in white font against a red background as sponsor of DIFF Club
DIFF Club Partner Custom printing solutions logo multi-colored with the main colors of a printer out to the right
DIFF Club partner EJW outdoors logo on a red oval background with white font and EJW with a dropshadow
Fleming Candy Company Logo as a sponsor of DIFF Club
Frank & Fran's DIFF Club sponsor Bait & Tackle Logo white font over a blue background
Frisco Rod & Gun logo with dark blue stylized font over a wooden sign custom shape and a predatory bird in the top center
Fuji rod components logo grey lowercase fuji in larger font over top all caps rod components directly underneath
G&G Enterprises Screen Printing logo white font over green background and clothing imagey in the center with company name filling the outer circle
Grizzly coolers logo with black font with the word Grizzly and a white bear paw graphic
Hatteras Harbor Marina logo circular white fill black outline and font with a sportfish boat in the center, the location of hatteras, nc at the bottom and the word marina over a ribbon like graphic just above that
Neuse Sport Shop logo with Neuse in blue font and green and white outline and sport shop in a green font with a white and green outline
Nick's Custom Rods logo with the  company in a black stylized script font and a black outline of the outer banks of NC to the right
Outer Banks Embroidery logo featuring Outer Banks in a black script font with Embroidery just underneath in all caps and a billfish to the left that stylizes part of the O
Preferred Service Concrete Polishing & Coating Solutions rectangular logo with a wave like graphic in blue on the upper left next to the name Preferred Service LLC, below in black is the rest of the name and the phone number
Red Drum Tackle Shop Logo Red Circle with Yellow Fill and the name of the company around the top perimeter along with the location on the bottom perimeter, in the middle there is a red outline of a fish over a black circular graphic
Reel Dragon Charters Logo with a black dragon head graphic on top of the company name in all caps
Sea Striker logo in stylized all caps blue serif font and a bill fish graphic coming from the right side into the company name
Sportsman's Wholesale Logo as a sponsor of DIFF Club
Teach's Lair Marina Logo, oval in format with a billfish jumping out of the water front and center where the company name resides within the oval
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