Tag: Carolina Kayak Fishing

AOY and ROY updates

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AOY and ROY updates

Hello all, The CKA standings are heating up as we approach mid season! In the AOY race, Joey Sullivan has emerged as a favorite after three strong events, but with 5 remaining anything can happen. Will the Hawj dynasty finally be dethroned? Last year’s ROY race was a burner and this year’s race is no different. The leaders are tightly bunched, and two rookies (Jason leach and Adam Petrone) are in the top 10 of the overall AOY rankings, too. Looking ahead, remember that Tuckertown (June 1st) is the last…

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ROY update

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ROY update

Hi everyone, We have posted the current ROY standings. If we missed someone, or made an error in points, let us know through a private message and we will fix it. This first list took a bit longer because we have to comb through past seasons to check that we didn’t accidentally add someone who fished before. If you know someone who is thinking about signing up, encourage them. There are still 2 events remaining to pay the member fee that allows anglers to keep points, and with three-quarters of…

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CKA 2019 Event #3: High Rock/Yadkin Slam

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CKA 2019 Event #3: High Rock/Yadkin Slam

CKA Tournament #3 May 4, 2019 High Rock Lake CKA Tournament #3 takes us to High Rock Lake, a tournament favorite on many kayak and boat circuits. From its river-fed northern end to the deeper waters in its southern pool, High Rock is a diverse fishery loaded with bass and structure. CKA fished it last spring for the first time and anglers wanted to return, so this year we coordinated with Boonedox for an event loaded with door prizes, food and a great charitable cause – the Foundation for Fighting…

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CKA 2018 Trophy Presentation

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CKA 2018 Trophy Presentation

To win a CKA tournament is no small feat, and to win one of the year round prizes or events is even harder – the competition is fierce, the season is long and the pressure is high. CKA anglers have gone on to national prominence in the sport and it all begins with a record of sustained dominance in competition within our series. And so to honor the 2018 anglers who won the major seasonal awards, CKA worked with artist Ross Myers at Bass Trophies Online to present the anglers…

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Pre-Tournament Checklist

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Pre-Tournament Checklist

Do you have a regulation Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? Do you have a valid North Carolina fishing license? Did you print out multiple identifier cards (the card sheet is in your Tourneyx dashboard), and put a spare (with a sharpie) in your kayak in case you lose one? Do you have a regulation measuring board (Hawg Trough, Ketch Board, Yakgear FishStik)? If using a motor, is your vessel registration current? Are your location settings turned On in both the “Privacy” settings and web browser settings on your smart phone? (This…

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