Tag: CKA

Dakota Lithium to Title the 2022 Trail

Eric Nelson
Dakota Lithium to Title the 2022 Trail

Dakota Lithium Batteries has been supporting Carolina Kayak Anglers since 2020 and has come on big in 2022 for the anglers with event giveaway prizes as well as Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year prizes! Being the leader in quality lithium batteries with an unprecedented 11 year warranty, Dakota has been supporting competitive kayak fishing for years. With a long list of battery options, anglers are sure to find the battery that suits their needs whether its just to power a small fish finder, or power a…

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Battle on the Border III Recap

Eric Nelson
Battle on the Border III Recap

The third annual edition of the Battle on the Border was held on Kerr lake on October 23, 2021. 53 anglers from Virginia, North Carolina and other states signed up to compete for prizes, qualifying opportunities and, most importantly, to bring the 1st place trophy to their home state! Competitors were greet by a chilly morning with water temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60’s, and also a lake that was two feet below full pool. Bass – the target species – were active, but tough to persuade. Additionally, Kerr Lake’s fishery…

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The 2021 Battle on the Border (III)

Hank
The 2021 Battle on the Border (III)

Kerr Lake (Bugg’s Island), NC/VA  Overview In 2019, CKA paired up with a Virginia kayak fishing club (VKBC) for a friendly border war.  We called it the Battle on the Border, and nearly 100 kayak anglers fished the event. We continued the event in 2020 with comparable success. In 2021, the Battle on the Border has expanded to invite more anglers and clubs. This year, 5 clubs will participate – three from Virginia and two from North Carolina. Additionally, Vance County has graciously offered to host the event, providing generous…

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Stanley wins the 2021 Tournament of Champions

Hank
Stanley wins the 2021 Tournament of Champions

The CKA Tournament of Champions was established in 2016 to provide the club’s top anglers with a chance to fish one final club event each season. Denny Romero won that first event, which was held on the Yadkin River, and since then the tournament has become a prestigious end-of-season battle for prizes and trophies. The 2021 edition was held on lakes Marion and Moultrie in South Carolina, and was CKA’s first ever out of state event. 14 anglers battled over the course of two days (Sept 25-26) for guaranteed payouts….

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CKA Tournament 1 Shearon Harris Reservoir, NC

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CKA Tournament 1 Shearon Harris Reservoir, NC

CKA Tournament 1 Presented by Basstrail.com Shearon Harris Reservoir, NC February 20, 2021 Overview Welcome Anglers to 2021 season. If you are new to the Trail, welcome aboard and good luck in the Rookie of the Year race. If you are a CKA regular then you know the battle for Angler of the Year will be long and difficult against some of the best competition in the entire country. We began last season at Shearon Harris, and Larry Moua landed a 24.25” LM Bass on his way to victory that…

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