Month: February 2020

Custom CKA fishing rods from Chris Linville and the Rod Shop

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Custom CKA fishing rods from Chris Linville and the Rod Shop

You all know Chris. He’s at every CKA event. He supports CKA and Heroes on the Water. He’s quick with a hello and a smile, humble and quiet. We enjoy his constant, reassuring presence. In recent years, we have come also to enjoy his rod building skills. Just ask Matt Dunn – when Matt won the H.O.W. 50/50 raffle in 2018, he won a custom CKA baitcaster built by Chris. That rod is in Matt’s kayak every day he is on the water. Chris has generously donated 2 custom CKA…

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Carver Covers returns as a CKA 2020 Sponsor

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Carver Covers returns as a CKA 2020 Sponsor

Carver Covers and CKA have once again reunited to provide CKA anglers with exceptional prizes. Carver has boosted its prize package for 2020: the winner of each CKA event will receive a styled to fit Sunbrella® kayak cover (with a tie-down kit). Carver has been an excellent sponsor and supportive of kayak anglers. Carver Covers generously donated custom covers during the fundraiser for Matthew Dunn and Family. Remember to patronize their covers and boat accessories when shopping for gear! Visit their website here: Carver Covers

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Carolina Kayak Anglers Welcome Texas 2 Step for 2020!

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Carolina Kayak Anglers Welcome Texas 2 Step for 2020!

CKA is proud to welcome Texas 2 Step as an official sponsor for the 2020 season. The company’s innovative line of boat cleaning supplies is a must have for kayak anglers, and to bring their products to our anglers the company has offered a generous number of prize packages to us. Additionally, Texas 2 Step has partnered with On the Water Innovations to deliver a mega-prize to one CKA angler at the end of the season. We will have more details on that prize in a later post! Texas 2…

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Kayak Bass Fishing Trail and KBF Membership

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Kayak Bass Fishing Trail and KBF Membership

CKA anglers won roughly $30,000 fishing in KBF events in 2019. And the winners were not only the usual suspects. About one dozen anglers won cash and prizes in on-line events and larger regional tournaments. An example – Adam Petrone qualified for both the 2020 National Championship and the Challenge Series Cup by winning the June State Challenge. He drove to Wisconsin in October and won his first big check. He’ll be fishing for another check  at Guntersville in April. His KBF membership and state challenge sign-up fees have paid…

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