Rules Update: Tournament Measuring Boards

Rules Update: Tournament Measuring Boards

This post is an update/reminder concerning approved measuring devices, but it also contains an explanation of how those devices may affect scoring when a photo is unclear. We have received several messages about which measuring devices are permissible in CKA events. The following rule applies to CKA events, per section 7c. of the KBF Rules standard: “Acceptable measuring boards include the “Hawg Trough” manufactured by Hagen’s…., a FishStik Version 2 (with Bump Board Arrows and Lock Slide) and the Ketch Co Measuring Board.” Anglers Denny Romero & Chris Ferguson (Chris is…

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TourneyX Usage and Photo Review Update

TourneyX Usage and Photo Review Update

We are now halfway through our first season utilizing Tourney X as our method of managing CPR tournament submissions. It honestly has been a great tool not only for tournament directors but for the anglers as well.  As is the case with any new tool there are both tech glitches and usage issues that arise and we thought at this point of the season it would be a good time to post some information and advice about a common usage problem. The two primary topics of this post are duplicate…

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CKA 2017 Tournament Photo Gallery

CKA 2017 Tournament Photo Gallery

We have posted a gallery set from the 1st CKA tournament at Lake Norman. We will periodically update the 2017 galleries as we receive photo submissions, but in the meantime browse the gallery for post-tournament photographs from last Saturday. We have not posted photos of fish submissions. Unfortunately, the TourneyX site is currently down for maintenance as the company prepares to launch its new web design. Your catches will once again available on that site when the new Tourneyx site launches in the coming days. Later this afternoon we will…

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CKA Anglers in the News: Cory & Jamie in “The Ten”

CKA Anglers in the News: Cory & Jamie in “The Ten”

The CKA celebrates and promotes the accomplishments of all CKA anglers, and this week the CKA staff asks you to join us in wishing the best of luck to two of our very own. Our skipper Mr. Cory Dreyer finished 7th in the 2016 KBF AOY standings and one of our top anglers, Mr. Jamie Denison, finished as runner up in that same AOY. As this post goes up, they are attending the Captains Meeting for an exclusive high-stakes tournament that begins tomorrow….The Tournament known as “The Ten.” With the…

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CKA Sponsor Announcement: Get Outdoors

CKA Sponsor Announcement: Get Outdoors

Get Outdoors returns in 2017 as the major sponsor for CKA. Get Outdoors has sponsored CKA from the start and we are proud to continue building our great relationship. Get Outdoors will be giving an item/s away at every tournament and also a $500 gift card to the AOY!  UPDATE: All active CKA fishermen will receive a 15% discount at Get Outdoors. Please contact Cory for details…. The AOY prize package for 2017 is growing by the day – you definitely do not want to miss out on this season! …

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