The Gate City Classic is the last points-awarding event of the season, so it is the last chance to win a spot in the Tournament of Champions. You can do that by winning the Classic or by finishing in the top 25 to earn a spot in this exclusive, entry-free event. After 7 events, the following anglers have qualified for the Tournament of Champions: Larry Moua (1st place, Shearon Harris) Sammy Wilson (1st Place, Wild Waters) Charles Crews (1st Place, Tuckertown, AOY & ROY) James Wevers (1st Place, High Rock/Randleman)…
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The 2020 Gate City Classic
CKA Tournament 8 The Gate City Classic Multi-Lake Event September 19th, 2019 The Gate City Classic celebrates the end of every CKA tournament season. Anglers compete on the final day a number of prizes, including qualifying spots in the Tournament of Champions, 2021 KBF National Championship qualification, and giveaways. Additionally, we have several announcements to make regarding the TOC, next year’s CKA plan, and other news. Additionally, anglers who fished at least 6 events will be eligible for the On the Water Innovations custom trailer. Please register early if you…
Read MoreCKA 2020 Tournament #6 The Cape Fear River
Cape Fear – from Jordan Dam through Fayeteville, to Wilmington and out to the Atlantic Ocean, the river echoes with American history and culture. After successfully scouting the river in 2019, CKA tournament directors decided it was time for a river event. And now the time has come. “Counselor!!!!” The Cape Fear River begins in Chatham County where the Deep River and haw River meet at Mermaid’s Point. From there, it flows to the Atlantic Ocean, passing state parks, military bases and historic towns along the way. Loaded with many…
Read MoreMid Season Update!
CKA Mid-Season Update First, we want to begin by thanking each and every angler who has fished with us this season. It has been a wild, unpredictable and dangerous spring and we didn’t know if anglers would take the risk of heading out. So it’s with great pride that we tell you our attendance is up this season, and it’s with tremendous gratitude that we thank you. In the second place, this is where things get real. With four events to go, anything can happen. One good or bad event…
Read MoreTournament Recap: Shearon Harris Event 1
We never thought we would have to write these words: yesterday, we ran an event following CDC and North Carolina Health Department Pandemic Prevention Regulations. We’ve fished and held many historic events, but that’s a twist. First, we want to thank TourneyX for its check in/out system. Dwayne and TourneyX built in that feature, and without it we would not have been able to run the tournament. Second, we want to thank Duke Energy, Harris Lake County Park, and NCWRC for their assistance with the event permits and changes/cancellations. Communication…
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