Year: 2023

Tsiolkas Wins 2023 Opener on Lake Norman

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Tsiolkas Wins 2023 Opener on Lake Norman

Summary Carolina Kayak Anglers’ 10th anniversary season kicked off with great weather and an even better turnout for the season’s inaugural event on Lake Norman presented by Sunshine Realty and Powered by Dakota Lithium Batteries. And with the return of mandatory check-ins after a multi-year break, the sense of community was strong as anglers socialized and applauded the winners in the lot of Carolina Fishing Tackle in Mooresville, N.C. With 56 paid anglers, CKA paid out five spots overall.  Enhanced sponsor prizes, combined with the lack of a fee for…

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2023 Pre-Season Tournament Checklist

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2023 Pre-Season Tournament Checklist

Carolina Kayak Anglers encourages all anglers review rules, check gear and otherwise prepare to be compliant with all rules and regulations that apply to our tournaments. This is because we want anglers to have a safe, enjoyable time at our events. The last thing anyone wants is to have their submitted fish disqualified due to a mental error or oversight. We understand it happens, even to the most veteran anglers. To that end, here is a check list of some basic items to review prior to the start of the…

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Reminder: Approved Launches and Tournament Boundaries

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Reminder: Approved Launches and Tournament Boundaries

The sport of kayak fishing has grown and with it our prize pots have swelled. With more money at stake, CKA tournament directors have listened to anglers and adapted rules that increase the integrity of competitions. Beginning in 2023 CKA directors have adopted a flexible system for launch approval that continues to allow public access within eligible tournament waters. Here is an FAQ list. If you have additional questions, contact CKA. Is there a list of approved launches? Yes. The complete list is on the CKA website, under the “Tournaments”…

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CKA Announces Two New Awards for 2023 Season!

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CKA Announces Two New Awards for 2023 Season!

Carolina Kayak Anglers normally awards two top prizes every season. In 2023, we will add two more. One of them is a once-in-a-decade achievement award, too! But first, let’s review the two standard, classic awards. The list CKA Angler of the Year champions is short – in 9 previous seasons, a total of 6 anglers have won the AOY title. That list includes some of the top anglers in the history of kayak bass fishing in the Old North State. The list of Rookie of the Year Champions is an…

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Welcome CKA’s 2023 Sponsors

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Welcome CKA’s 2023 Sponsors

Please extend a warm CKA welcome to your club’s 2023 sponsors! The businesses listed below have donated generously to support CKA’s 10th anniversary season powered by Dakota Lithium Batteries. Please follow them, share their posts on social media, and post your prizes when you win! Thanks to our sponsors, CKA anglers will benefit from 100% payout at events (no hold back!) Additionally, Vance County has again pledged $500 to the Battle on the Border, too – that cash supplements the prize payout as well!. Additional prizes include: Angler of the…

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