Carolina Kayak Anglers will hold this year’s Tournament of Champions [TOC] on Lake Tillery in Stanly County. There is no cost for the anglers for this event but anglers must qualify by winning an event or being in the top 20% of the club (spots will roll down).
In total, there are a total of 23 possible spots reserved but generally some are duplicates. The spots are for the 8 event winners , 13 other spots in top 20, 2022 Rookie of the Year and the 2021 TOC champ.
Prizes:
- 1st $1,200
- 2nd $500
- 3rd $250
- 4th Dakota Lithium 23ah
- 5th Dakota Lithium Powerbox
- 6th Dakota Lithium 18ah
- 7th Carver Cover
- 8th $25 Yakattack gift card
- 9th $25 Yakattack gift card
- 10th $25 Yakattack gift card
Kayak Bass Fishing has put up a $1,000 Stanly County Big Bass prize for the event as well!
Qualified Anglers
- 2021 TOC winner – Jared Stanley
2021 Rookie of the Year – Jared StanleyCory Dreyer – Falls Lake Winner- Jeremy Hicks – Lake Mackintosh
- Bruce Deal – 2022 Rookie of the Year – Jordan Lake
- Christopher Decker – Badin / Tillery
Jared Stanly – East West Lakes- Bryan Tsiolkas – 2022 Angler of the Year – Summer Lakes (Lake Thom-A-Lex)
Bryan Tsiolkas – East West Harris?Jared Stanley – Gate City Classic
That leaves up to 18th place for AOY points to qualify for the event with one more event to go – The Gate City Classic presented by Get Outdoors Pedal and Paddle! The if we have a new winner that is also a member, that will push it to 19th place.
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