CKA EVENT 2 Wild Card Waters April 11, 2020 The Burlington Bash has been postponed to a later date. The reason is simple: we are in a national emergency and we have to balance our commitment to fishing with public safety. After considerable discussions with CKA anglers and lake authorities we have decided to hold the scheduled event in modified by allowing anglers to spread out as much as possible on public waters. Therefore, CKA will continue to follow CDC recommendations to make gatherings /sporting events “virtual” until the current…
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Tournament 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…
Read MoreCarolina Shootout Results
27 anglers signed up for the inaugural Carolina Shootout presented by Texas 2 Step. Thank you everyone who signed up! The tournament came down to the wire in a dramatic final push that saw some good bags posted from South Carolina as well. In the end, half the field submitted fish, and as we wanted, some Huge Limits were caught. We also raised an additional $50 for Heroes on the Water! The total prize purse was $540 (27×20). Here are the top 5: 1st place: Joey Sullivan 112.50” Payout:…
Read MoreCKA Event #1 2020 Shearon Harris
Shearon Harris Lake, NC March 21, 2020 (updated 3.20.20) Overview 6 years have passed since CKA kicked off a tournament season at legendary Shearon Harris Reservoir. 2014 was the first full season of CKA events, and we have fished the lake once every season since then – except for last season. Now we return. Shearon Harris is a small lake that fishes big. Many of you know it well and fish it hard, and year round. But it is an unforgiving lake and one that changes dramatically from day to…
Read MoreSetting up your TourneyX Account and Photo Submissions
As tournament season begins, here is a friendly reminder to new and veteran anglers: Veteran anglers should: renew your Tourneyx subscription (if they choose too) update to the Pro App (if using the app) practice the new App to learn its features New Anglers should: – Create a Tourneyx account (the free one or the paid one) – practice using the app or website – ask CKA directors questions ahead of time, so as to avoid having fish denied at events. The following list explains other points. Note there will…
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