Presented by On the Water Innovations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the third event of the 2024 season powered by Dakota Lithium Batteries, CKA returns to Falls Lake for the first time in more than two years. Currently, our club has an amazing early season points race brewing for Angler of the Year. Additionally, we have been lucky so far with weather forecasts for our events \u2013 CKA has hit on all the best weekends of the season to date (and based on current models, Falls Lake may be another beautiful day). Finally, CKA has settled beautifully into a more limited geographic range as the more localized events on the schedule eliminate travel time and continue the community\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And speaking of community, this year CKA is the co-host of the second edition of the Carolina Classic. We have added a unique leaderboard for the event on Fishing Chaos plus a $50 Big Bass hourly prize presented by On the Water Innovations<\/a> and Basstrail.com<\/a>. With a great forecast, custom trophies and more on the line, Falls Lake is setting up for another memorable edition of the Carolina Class next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For details about the 2024 edition, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n The 2024 Carolina Classic: What It Is and How it Works<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Carolina Classic<\/a> is a joint event organized to celebrate the kayak anglers and trails based in our state. It was started in 2023 when three clubs (CKA, FKA and CCKF) collaborated to hold an event on Lake Hickory. The successful event produced feedback that motivated the clubs to continue growing the tournament (we have special news coming soon regarding the 2025 version of the event, by the way\u2026..)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s edition will repeat last year\u2019s format. One club (CCKF) will be the primary host, while a second club (CKA) will assist as co-host. Both clubs will hold events on the same water, making it essentially a joint event with separate leaderboards. However, there will also be a separate leaderboard for the Carolina Classic only. And Foothills Kayak Anglers will also host a leaderboard! (We promise that next year’s event will have a more streamlined format!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Payouts, Big Bass Hourly Prizes and more<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CKA will pay out 100% of entry fees to the Classic and has ordered custom trophies for the event. CCKF has also decided not to hold back certain fees in order to augment payouts for the event. In addition, the clubs will have the usual sponsor giveaways. Expect big payouts on May 4th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, On the Water Innovations<\/a> and Basstrail.com<\/a> have co-sponsored a $50 Big bass bonus for every hour. That means the biggest bass caught every hour on the CKA leaderboard wins $50 (ties are broken by earliest submission). Additionally, CCKF has added an extra $100 to the pot for Biggest Bass!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Water Innovations has generously provided the following prizes, too. They are available to anglers in the Carolina Classic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1st place: Yakima Rod Box<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2nd place: $300 OTWI Gift Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3rd Place: $200 OTWI Gift Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n About the Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Falls Lake is a 12,410 acre reservoir located in Raleigh\/Durham North Carolina. Please be sure to follow parking regulations at the launches, as this popular lake is closely monitored by NC Wildlife officers. To learn lake rules and find other information, visit the Falls Lake State Recreation Area site at: http:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/falls-lake-state-recreation-area<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting Ready<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A co-host in 2023, Foothills Kayak Anglers<\/em><\/a> is the third club on the Carolina Classic organizing committee. This year\u2019s Classic will be a points event for FKA. Follow them on Facebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central Carolina Kayak Fishing tournament rules apply for this event. Be sure to follow the club\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>, read the event rules and follow CCKF on Facebook for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All CKA Tournaments are 2024 KBF National Championship Qualifying Events, but you must be a KBF member prior to the CKA event. To become a KBF member, click here: https:\/\/www.kayakbassfishing.com\/join\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anglers must be present at the post-tournament check-in to retain points and collect CKA prizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please be sure to obtain a valid N.C. license<\/a>. CKA asks for proof of a valid license for anglers who win prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow CKA on Facebook<\/a> , Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for the full CKA schedule<\/a>, tournament info, rules and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for info on CKA\u2019s 2024 season<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (This post was updated on April 30, 2024 to reflect changes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a9 CKA 2013-2024<\/p>\n CKA Tournament 3 Falls Lake May 4th, 2024 Presented by On the Water Innovations For the third event of the 2024 season powered by Dakota Lithium Batteries, CKA returns to Falls Lake for the first time in more than two years. Currently, our club has an amazing early season points race brewing for Angler of the Year. 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