CKA Event #5 Lake Badin, NC June 3, 2017 CKA welcomes Anglers to Event #5 on Badin Lake (last visited by us in 2014). It’s the Southernmost Lake on the Yadkin/Pee-Dee river chain and one of the oldest impounded lakes in North Carolina. Badin contains 5,350 surface acres of water, 115 miles of shoreline, and an average depth of 90 feet with a maximum depth of 190 feet. This diverse fishery hosts all three major Black Bass species (Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Spotted Bass) as well as Striped Bass…
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CKA Angler of the Year Standings (April 2017)
The attached PDF file contains the official AOY standings through the first 3 events of the 2017 CKA season. Click the link below to access the file. Overall, attendance is up and the race to AOY is close! But it isn’t over, because 5 tournaments remain. Remember: only your top 6 event scores count toward AOY, so there is plenty of time to compete, catch up to and displace anglers currently at the top of the standings. AOY points determine the Angler of the Year, anglers (5) who will qualify…
Read MoreAnnouncement: CKA Adopts Paypal
I can’t thank everyone enough for the incredible support for the CKA over the first two events. As a first year group working together (Cory and Wayne are the veterans) running CKA, we are continually reflecting on what we can do to continue to improve the series. Starting with the Jordan Lake event (April 8th), anglers will see improvement in the efficiency of the check-in and weigh-in processes. We want to ensure that we properly highlight our sponsors, highlight the achievements of the winning anglers and also be fully aware…
Read MoreCKA Tournament #3: Jordan Lake Multi-Launch
CKA Event #3 B. Everett Jordan Lake, NC April 8, 2017 The CKA is pleased to announce a multi-launch format for event #3 on Jordan Lake. We invite all kayak bass anglers to join us on the entire Jordan Lake Recreation Area for this event! About the lake: Jordan Lake is fed by several large, fish-filled tributaries, primarily from the Haw River to the west and New Hope Creek from the northeast. Standing timber, channels and flats form much of the lake’s north and middle sections while the Haw River…
Read MoreCKA Sponsor Announcement: YakAttack Returns!
Carolina Kayak Anglers welcome the return of YakAttack for the 2017 tournament season! YakAttack has provided CKA with a range of great raffle items for the whole season.These kayak accessories will be raffled at every event, so be sure to stay until the end to listen to hear if your number is called! CKA thanks YakAttack for its generosity and continued support of our tournament series. Please visit their website and support the company!
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