In 2019, Carolina Kayak Anglers (CKA) paired with Virginia Kayak Bass Challenge (VKBC) for a friendly inter-state tournament to be held on Kerr Lake in July of that year. Nearly 100 kayak anglers fished the event. The prize? Bragging rights, and a trophy to prove it. The spirit of camaraderie was strong that day and the two clubs decided to make the event an annual tradition.
We called it the Battle on the Border.
The Battle on the Border has been held every year since then at Kerr Lake and this year’s edition will be held on October 8th, 2022. A fun event celebrating the local kayak fishing community at the end of our tournament seasons, anglers compete for cash, prizes and a beautiful custom trophy.
And this year, the Battle on the Border will again feature multiple clubs from Virginia and North Carolina. In total, four clubs will donate prizes and send anglers to compete. But you don’t have to be in a club to compete – anyone can sign up and fish!
This year, additional spots beyond 1st place will also receive trophies.
Prizes include:
$1,000 Guaranteed for 1st Place finisher
Dakota Lithium 23 AH & 18 AH Batteries
CCKF Title Sponsor Carolina Paddle Sport Outfitters is awarding the winner with a choice of a Vanhunk Tarpoon 12 or a Vanhunk Manatee 9!
Check In Details
We will meet for the trophy and awards presentation after the event. The meeting address is
Henderson Point Community Building
1427 Reverend Henderson Rd.
Henderson, NC 27537
When you enter the Henderson Point area, make the first left after the gates, then stay to the left at the split. The building will be on your right when you enter the lot.
The Battle on the Border IV was made possible by the support and participation of
Central Carolina Kayak Fishing (CCKF)
Virginia Kayak Trail (VKT)
Carolina Paddle Sports Outfitters
Vance County Tourism Authority (Henderson, NC)
Ross Meyer Custom Trophies
EVENT DETAILS
Event Registration : Click here to Register on Fishing Chaos
Event Boundaries
- The Western boundary on the Dan River is the 360 bridge in South Boston.
- The Northern boundary on the Staunton River is the 360 bridge, too.
- The Eastern boundary is the Kerr dam. No fishing below the dam.
Launches: The tournament is a multi-launch event and all public launches are available to anglers. For a list of park managed launches and NC Wildlife launches, see this link: https://www.ncparks.gov/kerr-lake-state-recreation-area/activities
Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. fishing license. North Carolina has a license reciprocity agreement with Virginia for Kerr Lake, so you can fish the Virginia side with your N.C. license. For a history of past events in the Battle on the Border, click here.
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