CKA Tournament 4
Scott Kerr Lake, NC
May 12, 2018
Advance notice: please read the info below the paragraphs carefully!
Kerr Scott is another new lake to the CKA Trail. There is a story as to how it was chosen. While debating lakes for the 2018 season, the CKA directors reached a deadlock over a May date and lake. Rather than concede, one of us chose a random lake from a map, a lake he had never heard of, fished or seen in his life. One of his opponents then said, “you know, that’s a great lake. That could work out.” Therefore, all the usual factors for lake selection went out the window. We did not choose this lake based on popularity or season, angler feedback or another trail’s schedule or for any reason at all. It was random.
In sum, 3 of the first 4 lakes of the 2018 CKA season (Hyco, High Rock, and Scott Kerr) were new to our series and the 4th (Hickory) is a recent addition. We set out to shake everyone out of their comfort zone. The result we hoped for has come to pass: attendance is far outpacing 2017 and this year’s AOY standings are more competitive, making for wide open AOY and ROY races.
Scott Kerr is located in the northwest Piedmont, near Wilkesboro. It is one of 4 Piedmont lakes run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There will be (7) launches eligible listed below. There is also camping and rental cabins, which can be found at this link.
- Anglers will sign up through TourneyX at https://tourneyx.com/app/tourney/cka-tournament-event-4-w.kerr-scott-reservoir . You will not pay through Tourneyx. The Entry Fee for this event will be paid at the Dam Site Park morning sign in between 5:00am -5:45am. Anglers will leave after a brief Captains Meeting to reach their ramps.
- Anglers are to remain within 30 yards of a launch area prior to the 6:15am start time. Anglers may have kayaks in the water but will not be permitted to leave early to get to fishing areas.
- Blank identifiers will be available on TourneyX approximately one week prior to the event (we recommend printing a few extras).
- Unique identifier CODES will be released Friday 5/11 at 8:00pm EST on the CKA social media (Facebook and Twitter). We will provide instructions at that time for how to populate the identifier.
- TourneyX sign up will be cutoff on Friday 5/11 at 11:00pm EST.
- Budget time for travel from your launch to check in.
- Remember you must be present at check in no later than 2:45 pm. If you need help with or have issues uploading your fish, please make an attempt to be at the Check-In Area early.
- ALL ANGLERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN AT THE CHECK IN SITE (DAM SITE PARK) BY 2:45PM. IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE SHEET, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR FISH AND SCORE ONLY 20 POINTS TOWARDS AOY.
Event Info
| Sign up | TourneyX |
| Fee | $50.00 Entry (includes H.O.W, TourneyX, Big Fish fees).
Pay Saturday morning at ramp! |
| Event Date | May 12th 2018 |
| Format | 3 fish (8” minimum). Approved measuring board required. |
| Lines In | 6:15 am |
| Lines Out | 2:15 pm |
| Check in | No Later than 2:45pm |
Eligible Ramps
Note: Ramps have launch fees. Launch fee is not included in the tournament fee.
Dam Site Park
499 Reservoir Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
24 Hour Access, $5 launch
Boomer Park
101 Boomer Rd. Boomer NC 28606
24 Hour Access, $5 launch
Keowee Park (at Warrior Park Campground)
7659 NC-268, Boomer, NC 28606
24 Hour Access, $5 launch
Ft. Hamby Park
S., 1534 Recreation Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Call for hours; $5 Launch
Smithey’s Creek Park
S Minton Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
24 Hour Access, $5 launch
Bandits Roost Park
667 Jess Walsh Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Call for hours; $5 Launch
Marleys Ford Canoe Launch
S Marley Ford Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624
24 Hour Access ; Possible Fee
Will we be required to pay the fee at the dam launch even if we’re not fishing there ? Thanks
Yes John. Same will be true at Jordan on July 14th, and for all remaining events.