Month: October 2021

Battle on the Border III Recap

Eric Nelson
Battle on the Border III Recap

The third annual edition of the Battle on the Border was held on Kerr lake on October 23, 2021. 53 anglers from Virginia, North Carolina and other states signed up to compete for prizes, qualifying opportunities and, most importantly, to bring the 1st place trophy to their home state! Competitors were greet by a chilly morning with water temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60’s, and also a lake that was two feet below full pool. Bass – the target species – were active, but tough to persuade. Additionally, Kerr Lake’s fishery…

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The 2021 Battle on the Border (III)

Hank
The 2021 Battle on the Border (III)

Kerr Lake (Bugg’s Island), NC/VA  Overview In 2019, CKA paired up with a Virginia kayak fishing club (VKBC) for a friendly border war.  We called it the Battle on the Border, and nearly 100 kayak anglers fished the event. We continued the event in 2020 with comparable success. In 2021, the Battle on the Border has expanded to invite more anglers and clubs. This year, 5 clubs will participate – three from Virginia and two from North Carolina. Additionally, Vance County has graciously offered to host the event, providing generous…

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