{"id":4810,"date":"2021-01-15T21:17:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T02:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/?page_id=4810"},"modified":"2021-08-16T05:34:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T10:34:42","slug":"event-7-east-vs-west-anglers-choice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/?page_id=4810","title":{"rendered":"CKA 7 East vs West Anglers Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>CKA Tournament 7 Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarbat.com\">Solar Bat<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>August 21, 2021<\/h3>\n<h1>Lake James\/Lake Mayo<\/h1>\n<p>Want to escape the lowlands and fish a cool mountain lake? Then sign up to fish Lake James, and battle its great Smallmouth Bass. Do you prefer a shallow, grassy lake down east? Then sign up for Lake Mayo, and battle its big Largemouth Bass.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CKA has not visited Lake James since the summer of 2015. CKA has never fished Mayo as a Trail event. New water, angler\u2019s choice \u2013 it\u2019s summer time, the AOY\/ROY races are in their last stage, and it\u2019s all on the line. What lake will it be?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinakayakanglers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2010-Solar-Bat-Revised-Logo-e1610311008881.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4739 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinakayakanglers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2010-Solar-Bat-Revised-Logo-e1610311008881.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"155\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarbat.com\">Solar Bat Sunglasses<\/a> are in their second year with CKA and we truly appreciate their continued support! Be sure to purchase a pair of performance sunglasses (20% off with CKA2021) and register for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batbucks.com\">Bat Bucks program<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>For additional updates, visit CKA on Facebook:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolinakayakanglers\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolinakayakanglers\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because we had a couple winners that were not paid members, we opted to add an additional qualifying spot for this event for the ToC at Santee Cooper lakes. We also have the bonus prizes for each lake:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highest Score will receive a Champion award and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/?page_id=3395\">Tournament of Champions<\/a> Slot<\/li>\n<li>2nd Highest at each will receive a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarbat.com\">Solar Bat<\/a> sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>3rd Highest at each will receive a $50 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yakattack.us\">YakAttack<\/a> Gift Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Points and Payouts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are 2 options for this event based on turnout, so push as many folks as you can to participate!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1 &#8211; Less than 30 anglers at either lake:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard points and payouts of the combined total as if it was just a typical multi-lake CKA event.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Option 2: More than 30 anglers a both lakes:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10% field payout at each lake, Points scores per lake. Ie. James 1st place is 200 points, Mayo first place is 200 points etc.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lake and License Info<\/h3>\n<p>Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. license, and follow parking regulations at the launches, as these popular lakes are monitored by NC Wildlife officers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping and Accommodations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Camping options vary around the two lakes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For Lake James info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/lake-james-state-park\/home\">https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/lake-james-state-park\/home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Lake Mayo info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personcountync.gov\/departments-services\/departments-i-z\/parks-recreation\/mayo-park-and-lake\">https:\/\/www.personcountync.gov\/departments-services\/departments-i-z\/parks-recreation\/mayo-park-and-lake<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Registration Links and Event Identifier Cards<\/h3>\n<p>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 \u2013 the basic account is free!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tournament Fee:<\/strong> $50<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big bass<\/strong> (optional): $10<\/p>\n<p><strong>Socks &amp; Cookies Donation<\/strong> (optional): $5<\/p>\n<p>Sign up here: <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tourneyx.com\/app\/tourney\/cka-2021-7-east-v-west-anglers-choice\">https:\/\/tourneyx.com\/app\/tourney\/cka-2021-7-east-v-west-anglers-choice<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The blank CKA identifier card will be posted and available n your TourneyX dashboard several days prior to the tournament. Print spares.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The event code will be released during the captains meeting and across CKA social media prior to the tournament at 8 pm on Friday.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Captains Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Captains Meeting will be held on Friday evening at 8 pm prior to the event on CKA\u2019s Facebook page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolinakayakanglers\/<\/p>\n<p>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!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Format: 5 longest fish (8\u201d minimum length), submitted on approved measuring device (Ketch Board only), entire fish and correct, legible ID entirely in photo.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>LINK TO CKA RULES PAGE: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/?page_id=38\">http:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/?page_id=38 <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Launch Information and Competition Times<\/h3>\n<p>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 6:00 am. Please be sure to stay away from boat lanes and remember to have 360 degree visible lights on your kayak.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Sign up<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">TourneyX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Fee<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Event Date<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">Feb 20, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Format<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">5 fish (8\u201d minimum). Ketch board only.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Launch<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">5:30 am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Lines In<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">6:00 am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Lines Out<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\">2:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"233\">Check in \/ Upload Cut Off<\/td>\n<td width=\"233\"><strong>3 pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Launches and Boundaries<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tournament is a multi-launch event. Any publicly accessible launch is permitted on either lake. Keep in mind that some launches may also be busy with boat tournaments, so respect fellow boaters and be careful at the marinas.<\/p>\n<h3>Post- Tournament Check-In<\/h3>\n<p>All anglers must be checked out on TourneyX by 3:30 pm. Anglers who do not check out will lose your fish for the day and will not receive AOY\/ROY points.<\/p>\n<p>Anglers must be present at the post-tournament check-in to collect prizes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>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.<\/p>\n<p>Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. license. CKA asks for proof of a valid license for anglers who win prizes.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: All CKA Tournaments are 2022 KBF National Championship Qualifying Events, but you must be a KBF member prior to the CKA event. 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Then sign up to fish Lake James, and battle its great Smallmouth Bass. Do you prefer a shallow, grassy lake down east? Then sign up for Lake Mayo, and battle its big Largemouth Bass.&nbsp; CKA has not visited Lake James since the summer of 2015. CKA has never fished Mayo as a Trail event. New water, angler\u2019s choice \u2013 it\u2019s summer time, the AOY\/ROY races are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5024,"parent":4682,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4810","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P8fryh-1fA","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4810"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4810\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5039,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4810\/revisions\/5039"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carolinakayakanglers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}