Tag: Gate City Classic

Get Outdoors returns as CKA’s Title Sponsor

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Get Outdoors returns as CKA’s Title Sponsor

Since 2013 when CKA held its first event at Lake Randleman, Shop: Get Outdoors in Greensboro, N.C. has supported us. Will Seely and his staff have repaired our kayaks, sold us gear and donated generously to our angler prizes.  The shop is our literal and spiritual home: independent, American-made and supported by paddlers and anglers throughout the region. 2020 will mark the shop’s 7th year as CKA’s most important local sponsor. The store will again host check-in for 2 events (The Burlington bash and the Gate City Classic) and once…

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The 2019 CKA Season

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The 2019 CKA Season

The 2019 Season and Gate City Classic The CKA 2019 Tournament season came full circle on September 28th when we held our final check in at Get Outdoors Paddlesports in Greensboro, North Carolina. We ended our season where it began with the Burlington Bash, when the seasonal grind began on a cold March day. Over the course of the year Will Seely and the store staff fixed our boats, offered us member discounts and hosted two tournament check-ins. Yesterday he provided the generous gift cards for the Angler of the…

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Big Bass Brawl at KBF Trail (Gate City Classic)

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Big Bass Brawl at KBF Trail (Gate City Classic)

Hi everyone, As we gear up to compete in the Gate City Classic  this coming Saturday, we want to remind anglers who signed up for the KBF Trail of the option to compete for additional prize money. KBF runs a Big Bass Brawl at every major Trail and Open event. Here is how it works: Sign up at the KBF store for the Gate City Trail Big Bass Brawl (see link below) The biggest bass posted every hour wins $50 for the event (your bass can rollover from one hour…

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KBF Trail at the Gate City Classic

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KBF Trail at the Gate City Classic

Who wants to win a trophy? A guaranteed $1,000 Payout? A Trail Champion Coffee Mug? Then register today before the Thursday cutoff – you can pay the entry fee later! What’s on the line? Carolina Kayak Anglers is a Legacy Partner of Kayak Bass Fishing. As such, KBF provides material support for Trail events hosted by CKA, including the opportunity to win large cash prizes, AOY points, prize giveaways and National Championship qualifying spots. All of those are on the line when we co-host our 2nd KBF Trail event of…

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Updated AOY and ROY Standings!

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Updated AOY and ROY Standings!

Hi everyone, We hope everyone is riding out the remainder of Hurricane Florence in safety. Based on current conditions and the current forecast, we are planning to conclude the regular season this coming Saturday at the Gate City Classic/KBF Trail. Sign up! As you will see in the standings, the race remains open in both categories. In the Angler of the Year race, defending AOY PC Hawj holds a slim lead with a couple anglers breathing right down his neck. Mathematically speaking, any one of the top 16 anglers could…

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