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Lambert takes all-time win lead at Reese/Lucas

Hank
Lambert takes all-time win lead at Reese/Lucas

Times change, and so does our sport. One decade ago, the dominant anglers in CKA had names that ended with Hawj, Rowland and Swisher. Our club regularly attracted 75 anglers or more per event, directors checked your photos manually at the ramp and Ketch boards were not yet available. Over the course of the decade that followed, many CKA anglers earned national reputations, sponsorships and money fishing the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail. Starting in 2019-2020, our sport diversified at the local and national level. Multiple national trails emerged, creating more…

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Lambert hits century mark, Carolina Classic next

Hank
Lambert hits century mark, Carolina Classic next

It’s been a strange spring as cold weather and an unpredictable spawn kept anglers on their heels. We hoped Mackintosh would cure our springtime blues. It did, producing limits across the top 10 on a beautiful day with a great turnout. May is setting up to be a great month. With the Kayak Adventure Series at nearby Buggs Island, the Carolina Classic and the CKA 20 for $25 series in full bloom, it feels like springtime fishing has finally arrived! Lake Mackintosh We all know Mack is a good bass…

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Malena takes ROY lead, Lambert sets club record at Randleman

Hank
Malena takes ROY lead, Lambert sets club record at Randleman

We have reached the exact mid-way point of the 2024 CKA season. With four tournaments completed, the race for Angler of the Year has tightened up, the Rookie of the Year race remains wide open, and qualifying for the Tournament of Champions is also largely indeterminate. Looking ahead, Jordan, Mackintosh, Mayo and the Gate City Classic remain on the regular season schedule, followed by the Tournament of Champions and the Battle on the Border. That’s a lot of good fishing, and a lot can change between now and then. Malena…

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Rule Change: CKA, NC Wildlife and U.S. Coast Guard Lighting Rules Explained

Eric Nelson
Rule Change: CKA, NC Wildlife and U.S. Coast Guard Lighting Rules Explained

CKA Kayak Lighting Requirements and Laws for Man-Powered vs. Motor-Powered Boats in North Carolina New rule effective March 24, 2024: All anglers must display a white light that is visible 360 degrees between sunset and sunrise to ensure safety during tournament hours. This is to explain spirit of the rule, the law and the exceptions to be aware of. The easiest solution: buy a Yak Attack VISIpoleII, mount it and you are ready to fish. General Explanation CKA requires the maximum visibility when launching on large bodies of water shared…

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CKA Returns To Hickory for Carolina Classic!

Hank
CKA Returns To Hickory for Carolina Classic!

CKA Season 10 Tournament 4: Carolina Classic   Lake Hickory Sponsored by Sipe Roofing & General Contracting CKA fished Lake Hickory for the first time in 2017. Anglers enjoyed the lake and asked to return, so it became a regular stop and we went back every season until 2020. This year, we are going back to see our old friend Lake Hickory to celebrate our 10th anniversary on this beautiful Piedmont reservoir for our fourth points event of the CKA 10th anniversary season. We are also going back for another,…

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