Kayak Bass Fishing TN Event Tuesday May 27th RESULTS

[Reel Tune]

199 Lock 3 Road Hendersonville, TN 37075

This is a paddle/pedal craft only event, no electric or gas motors

Registration begins at 4:45, and closes at 5pm
Brief Captains meeting and start fishing around 5:10, and check in at 8:00
2 Fish Black Bass Limit, no minimum length due to CPR (Catch Photo Release)
Entry $10, Big Bass optional $5
100% Payout
Number of spots paid out dependent on the number of entries
Hawg Trough is the only approved measuring device, can be purchased onsite "limited quantities", or at Hook 1 in Hendersonville on the way to the event.

We have been averaging 23-25 for the weekday events so big bass has been taking home $100+, and we've been paying out 4 spots $100-$125 for 1st, $50-$60 2nd, $30-$40 3rd, and $20-$25 for 4th. Not bad for a low entry fee, cheap event that is quality ran.

[spottedbass]

Be careful guys. There is a tournament that leaves Saundersferry Park at 5:30 every Tuesday and boats do come that way at high speeds.

[tsuggs]

thnks for info. plannin on makn one of those soon!

[jad2t]

I'd love to make this one Jeremy but it's quite a hike from work and then an even longer drive back home. I'm very much looking forward to the Hamilton Creek event though!

[Reel Tune]

I understand Jimmy. I'm trying to split the events between the north and south even though it's only a 45-1gr difference between locations. We have a lot of people in Gallatin, White House, and Portland that are very interested, along with Dickson, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, and Spring Hill. There is no location that suits everyone so that's why we made the schedule jumping back and forth. I know there are some who can take off work early, and I know some who cannot. The most central location would be the lower end of Percy Priest, but I can see people from Gallatin, Springfield, and Portland not coming then. Well see how this season goes, and then re-evaluate until we find the right combination.

I've heard word of someone else in the area wanting to start up tournaments and we will see how that goes, and decide if we want to keep doing ours if that happens.

[XxthejuicexX]

Are you guys planning on fishing any on priest, I can't make the OH events.

[Reel Tune]

Percy Priest Events
May 6th Jefferson Springs 4:45-8:15
June 10th Hamilton Creek 4:45-8:15
July 22nd Smith Springs 4:45-8:15
September 2nd Hurricane Creek 4:45-8:15
September 16th Vivrett Creek 4:45-8:15

Old Hickory Events
May 27th Lock 3 4:45-8:15
June 24th Lock 4 4:45-8:15
July 22nd Smith Springs 4:45-8:15
September 23rd Station Camp Creek 4:45-8:15

Saturday Events
July 26th Rockland 7pm-1am
August 9th Dickson Chapel 7pm-1am

2 Day Events
April 25th, 26th, 27th Bledsoe Creek State Park
October 10th, 11th, 12th Natchez Trace State Park (Club Championship) Everyone can fish it, but the top 10 in points will battle it out for the Club Championship. This will be a fun weekend of hanging out and fishing for most, and some it will be serious. Everyone is able to win cash, but only the top 10 in points will be eligible for the title.

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[jad2t]

On second thought, I just may make this event! Gotta do more traveling so work gave me Tuesday off. Hope to see everyone there!

[Reel Tune]

Great news Jimmy, looking forward to seeing you there.

[Reel Tune]

This has become something I had never thought.

KBFTN is being received better than I had ever imagined, thank you everyone. We've never had any fights or arguments, there is a lot of laughter and socializing. We are getting people traveling 1hr 30 minutes one way to fish these events, people are taking off 1/2 days of work to fish these events.

Last night we had 30 people show, 28 fished. We had 2 spectators http://img.runboard.com/img/default_post_icons/happy.gifWe also had 2 ladies fishing, 1 spectating, and a total of 3 ladies have fished out events. We had three youth anglers that I know of last night and one cashed. This sport is for everyone, young, not so young, male, female, it doesn't matter.

Surprisingly the fishing was much slower than the day before. The day before I was catching them on shakey head/Roboworm combo, and Frogs. Last night the bite was cranks got the numbers, and won the event. The competition was tight up near the top with coming down to precise judging of photos.

We paid out 5 spots and 26 people entered for big bass.

Mike Ernst 30.5" $270
Ron Champion 29.75" $55
Shawn McClendon 28.75" $40
Hamilton Lomay 28.25" $30
Ryan Martin 27.75" $15

The Hawg Trough Challenge is well over $300 and still growing. Will it hit $500?

I want to thank TK and FishingTN for all the support, and a great forum to hang out on and share our stories.

[tkwalker]

Glad to see the participation ... But with your enthusiasm and leadership it is not surprising ... Glad to help anyway I can ... By the way I didn't see Sarah's awards ... and $$ ... Boy that is surprising :eek:.... LOL !! <'TK><

[Reel Tune]

We had some tough luck. We went out Monday "Memorial Day" just to check out the area. Sarah ended up catching a few 14-15" bass. I done real well I catching a 19.25", 17.75", and a couple 14" bass. I didn't fish hard just checked a few spots. Came back Tuesday for the tournament and I caught one 12.25" Crappie, and one bass that was around 12". That's why they call it fishing, sometimes you catch them sometimes you don't.

[FloatNFish]

Sounds like you guys had a blast! Hopefully I can make it out to one of these this year.

Congrats to Mike on taking home the big prize!

-Alex

[MNfisher]

Sounds like you guys had a blast! Hopefully I can make it out to one of these this year.



Congrats to Mike on taking home the big prize!



-Alex


Thanks!


Mike

[jad2t]

You're GONNA have some fights and arguments if you don't let me troll my crankbaits dangit!!! :D

[XxthejuicexX]

I think I am going to try and make it to the one on the 10th. I don't work that night but I will have to leave my day job early to make it by 4:45 so it depends on work load. It's good to see these things growing like they are.

[blink]

You're GONNA have some fights and arguments if you don't let me troll my crankbaits dangit!!! :D

Quit Trolling this thread Jimmy!!

[tsuggs]

thanks for the report/I will make one!!

[jad2t]

Quit Trolling this thread Jimmy!!

Haha, see you June 10th at Hamilton Springs?

[Reel Tune]

I'll see you all there:)

[blink]

Haha, see you June 10th at Hamilton Springs?

Not sure yet. i get back from my honeymoon on the 9th.