Let the season begin!!!!!
Happy New Year to all of the CKA anglers. Excitement is building as we usher in 2017 and the 4th season of the Carolina Kayak Anglers tournament trail. We proudly announce our first event of this 2017 season and we welcome all anglers to join us on what is sometimes referred to the “inland sea” of North Carolina, Lake Norman.
Lake Norman is fed from the north by the Catawba River, its 520 miles of shoreline with average depths of 33 ft. and sometimes super clear water will present a dynamic challenge for anglers. The upper end (where we will launch) is loaded with boat docks, submerged brushpiles, rock piles and long points which will provide opportunities for many different styles of fishing. Lake Norman was recently in the spotlight for an FLW Invitational where NC native Bryan Thrift’s run and gun junk fishing style had him hitting all of the pre-mentioned structure leading to a victory.
We will perform morning sign up, launch and afternoon check-in from the Stumpy Creek Boat Landing Area. There will be a brief Captains Meeting after which we will launch at safe light (shortly after 7 am) and return at 3:00pm for the “weigh in”. All anglers must be onshore and checked in at 3:00pm. All penalties as per our rules will be applied thereafter.
Please spread the word and share this link with fellow kayak anglers. The tournament season begins on February 18th, the AOY race begins on February 18th, and a new year of CKA fishing is upon us!
Launch Site:
160 Stumpy Creek Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28177
** $2.00 launch fee required (not included in entry fee / anglers responsibility)**
Date: February 18, 2017
Sign Up: 6:15am – 6:50am
Launch: 7:00am
Check In: 3:00pm
Fee: $45.00 Entry (Includes H.O.W, TourneyX, Big Fish fees)
Format: 3 fish (8” minimum). Hawg Trough measuring board required.
Remember to create your Tourney X profile in order to submit your photos! For information on how to do so, click here: http://www.carolinakayakanglers.com/?page_id=643
We will raffle over sponsor products at this event – stay for the final standings and raffle after you get off the water!
