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DIFF Club Officers and Directors

Lance Brown

President

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Geneive Jones

Vice President

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Roy Byrd

Secretary

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Ann Beeson

Treasurer

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Board of Directors

  • Will Brooks

  • Tyler Buchanan

  • Steven Evans

  • Travis Johnston

  • Darrell McCormick

  • Ted Moseley

  • David Schickedantz

  • Brian Trotter

Our Story

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.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose, objectives and efforts of DIFF are to benefit the DIFF membership and other visitors of Davis Island.

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  • DIFF actively supports and demonstrates responsible use of off-road vehicles for beach access to engage in surf fishing and other suitable activities.

  • DIFF promotes a code of ethics for responsible behavior on the island.

  • DIFF educates visitors on the rich  heritage of surf fishing and current fishing conservation practices.

  • DIFF provides physical and fiscal resources to assist the Park Service in maintaining cabins and other facilities.

  • DIFF hosts fishing tournaments for its member’s enjoyment.

  • DIFF supports the conservation of Davis Island’s culture, history, heritage and appropriate protection of its fish and wildlife.

  • DIFF collaborates with the park management, concessionaires and other supportive organizations to benefit the DIFF membership.

  • DIFF maintains awareness of activities that could affect Davis Island in a positive or negative way and responds appropriately to support the DIFF purpose.

  • DIFF provides effective communications to its members by web site, newsletter, social media, and periodic meetings.

Founding Members Discuss DIFF

The idea for the DIFF Club began with a conversation in a Chevy Suburban on the way back to Pineville, NC from a fishing trip to Davis Island in the early 1980s. Somebody said his wife was upset about the men going to Davis Island. She thought they were "Fishing Fools". The conversation by Don Eury, Travis Jenkins, Luther Brewer, Floyd Elkins and Glen Green carried on until the term Davis Island Fishing Fools was coined. That name stuck for a few years as the group gradually grew to the point of being formally organized. Jack Dunaway suggested they change Fools to Foundation… the DIFF we know today.

Don Eury

Don Eury was the first President of DIFF. Don set the tone and direction of DIFF to work in a positive and cooperative manner with the Park Service and the ferry service providers to make the island a better place for fishermen.

Glenn Green

Glenn Green had a tackle shop in Pineville, NC which was a gathering place for fishermen. Glenn enjoyed telling his stories about adventures on the island as much as he enjoyed his cigars.

JW Smith

JW “Johnny” Smith was a DIFF President and published the early newsletters. A talented artist and craftsman, JW donated scale model cabins and other craft items to raise money for DIFF. JW launched the slot-drum and most spots prizes at the DIFF Tournament. 

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