CKA Tournament 5 Presented by Greensboro Gardens

June 19, 2021

Falls Lake, NC

Overview

Falls Lake is one of the biggest and best bass lakes in North Carolina, and a regular stop on several pro tours. The last time CKA had Falls Lake on the schedule was in 2017, when we hosted an early season KBF Trail event that was won by North Carolina’s Brandon Jessup, and during which Brad Crater landed a 24” LM Bass. Falls is a big, busy lake, and loaded with big bass.

The 2018 Tournament of Champions was held October 13th & 14th on Falls Lake. A field of 24 anglers was cut to 10 for day two. Ronnie Murphy led the field on day 1, when he also won Big Bass with a 22.75″ fish. On Day 2, Joey Sullivan came back from 7th place on Day 1 to win 1st place with a two day limit of 149″. Calvin Keller (2nd place) and David Golding (3rd place) rounded out the top 3.

This event is presented by Greensboro Gardens! We are very thankful to CKA angler Rick Morris, owner of Greensboro Gardens for the support!

For additional updates, visit CKA on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/carolinakayakanglers/

Lake and License Info

Falls Lake is a 12,410 acre reservoir located in Raleigh/Durham North Carolina. Falls Lake extends 28 miles up the Neuse River to its source at the confluence of the Eno and Flat rivers. Falls Lake was rated in 2016 as the 8th best bass fishery in the Southeast by B.A.S.S.

Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. license, and follow parking regulations at the launches, as this popular lake is closely monitored by NC Wildlife officers. To learn lake rules and find other information, visit the Falls Lake State Recreation Area site at: http://www.ncparks.gov/falls-lake-state-recreation-area

Camping and Accommodations

Falls Lake provides ample camping sites, but they are popular so book in advance. For more info on reserving sites, see this link: https://www.ncparks.gov/make-reservation

Registration Links and Event Identifier Cards

In order to register for the events, sign up using TourneyX. Please create a Tourney X angler account for event registration and CPR submissions if you have not done so – the basic account is free!

Tournament Fee: $50

Big bass (optional): $10

H.O.W. Donation (optional): $5

The blank CKA identifier card will be posted and available n your TourneyX dashboard several days prior to the tournament. Print spares. CKA directors will also have a limited supply of spare identifiers at the ramps.

The event code will be released during the captains meeting and across CKA social media prior to the tournament at 8 pm on Friday, June 11th.

Captains Meeting

The Captains Meeting will be held on Friday evening at 8 pm prior to the event on CKA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carolinakayakanglers/

The unique event code will be released during the captains meeting and across CKA social media at that time. DO NOT USE THE AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED CODE FROM TOURNEYX!

Format

5 longest fish (8” minimum length), submitted on approved measuring device (Ketch Board only), entire fish and correct, legible ID entirely in photo.

This event will largely follow KBF rules. Therefore, anglers must be familiar with and follow KBF rules as well as all lake regulations and North Carolina fishing laws and local regulations as they apply. CKA and KBF rules can be found at the link below:

LINK TO CKA RULES PAGE: http://www.carolinakayakanglers.com/?page_id=38

Launch Information and Competition Times

Anglers may place kayaks in water and enter kayaks at any time prior to launch time. Anglers must remain within 100 yards of the ramp prior to 5:30 am. Please be sure to stay away from boat lanes and remember to have 360 degree visible lights on your kayak.

5:30 a.m.: Anglers may leave launch areas.
6:00 am: Lines in, tournament begins.
2:00 pm: Lines out, tournament ends.
3:00 pm: photo upload ends. No Exceptions.

Launches and Boundaries

The Eno River and Flat River are allowable to fish but must be “accessible” by a ramp listed below (the Eno River Boat Access site is closest). Primitive launches are accepted as long as they are in bounds and are considered public access.

River Bounderies:

The Eno River is eligible to fish and bound to the west of the Eno River Access at the confluence of the Little River.

The Flat River is bound by the base of the Lake Michie Dam

The tournament is a multi-launch event, and the listed access areas (below) are only some of the eligible locations to launch for the events on Falls Lake. Many of the Falls Lake launches are very large with ample parking, boat lanes and docks to tie off vessels after they are launched. Keep in mind that some launches may also be busy with boat tournaments, so respect fellow boaters and be careful at the marinas.

Of the 7 listed launches, four are 24 hour ramps and three other ramps open at 8 a.m. There are fees this time of year all NC Park ramps. Please keep in mind that CKA does not control access to the ramps, and if a gate is closed or it opens late, there is nothing either series can do to change that fact.

Eno River Boat Access (24 Hour Access) 40 Rodolphe Rd., Durham, NC 27712
Hickory Hill (24 Hour Access)24 4600 Redwood Rd., Durham, NC 27704
Ledge Rock (24 Hour Access) 2601 Olive Grove Church Rd., Creedmor, NC 27522
Rolling View Area 4201 Baptist Route, Durham, NC 27703
Rolling View Marina (launch fee), 3940 Falls Lake Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Highway 50 Access 13900 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Upper Barton (24 Hour Access)12900 Six Forks Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Post- Tournament Check-In

We will meet at the Harris Teeter overflow parking area

1432 Brogden Woods Dr
Wake Forest, NC 27587
United States

All anglers must be checked out on TourneyX by 3 pm. The check in area will be on the small grass field near the lake on the right hand side when you enter the main lot. Anglers who do not check out will lose your fish for the day and will not receive AOY/ROY points.

Anglers must be present at the post-tournament check-in to collect prizes. If you place in the money, you will be asked to remain for post-event photographs. In the absence of submitted written dispute, prizes will be distributed via PayPal within 24 hours.

Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. license. CKA asks for proof of a valid license for anglers who win prizes.

Remember: All CKA Tournaments are 2022 KBF National Championship Qualifying Events, but you must be a KBF member prior to the CKA event. To become a KBF member, click here: https://www.kayakbassfishing.com/join/