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Tour Series Event #3
Indian Lake
June 3, 2023
Registration
To register and pay click on the Tourney X logo:
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Registration is open until the tournament start time.
BKFT requires no membership fee's.
$75 entry fee broken down:
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$5 Tourney X Fee
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$5 Tour Series Angler of the Year Package
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$7.50 BKFT Expense
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$5 Awarded to Big Fish
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$52.50 Prize Pool to the Top Finishing Anglerss
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Identifier
Identifiers can be printed off HERE. The code for the identifier will be released by 9PM the night before the tournament on Facebook & Tourney X.
An identifier with no code, the wrong code, or codes in the wrong boxes will not be accepted. If participating in multiple tournaments you can combine codes on a single identifier, but they must be correct and they must be in the appropriate box.
Reusuable aluminum identifiers are a popular item with anglers and are provided by Blue Fox Gifts.
MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE BUCKEYE KAYAK FISHING TRAIL IDENTIFIER.
Event Rules
When signing up for this event anglers declare that they understand and will follow the rules listed HERE. Anglers who violate the rules could face penalties all the way up to disqualification.
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While it is the anglers responsibility to know ALL of the rules some common violations include:
*Not using an approved Ketch measuring board.
*No identifier or incorrect identifier codes (see identifier section on this page).
*Launching is only permitted from public access.
*Thoroughly read and memorize the rules section that describes how to measure a fish and understand each penalty that can be enforced.
Additional Event Specific Rules
Payouts, Trophies & Prizes
Approximately 10% of the field will receive a payout.
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Top 3 are paid in a field of 34 anglers or less.
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35 anglers payout 4 spots; add a spot every 10 anglers above 35.
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Payout spots cap at 10 anglers.
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Payouts take anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks to process.​
We try to make payouts as soon as possible but objections being filed, rule violations, and in-depth photo reviews can result in delays.
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Anglers winning payouts will be sent an email once results are finalized. The email will be sent by Quickbooks and contain a link to fill out information for an IRS Form 1099. The email is sent to the Paypal account you used to pay for the event. Payments will not be sent until the information is filled out. This is only a one time per year information request.
Feel free to email buckeyekayakfishingtrail@gmail.com regarding the status of your payout.
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Trophies are sponsored by
Trail Points/Standings
To get information about winning the Tour Series Angler of the Year or earning an invite to THE CLASSIC visit our TOUR SERIES PAGE.
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The following points are awarded to the top spots for this event:
1st Place - 25 points
2nd Place - 24 points
3rd Place - 23 points
4th Place - 22 points
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23rd Place - 3 points
24th Place - 2 points
25th Place - 1 point
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After every Tour Series event the standings will be updated generally within a few days.
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PRE-FISHING RULES:
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Pre-fishing from kayaks (tournament eligible watercraft) is allowed until dusk the night before the tournament.​
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Pre-fishing in watercraft not eligible for this tournament (bass boats, jon boats, etc) ends at 10PM the Sunday prior to the tournament.
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This tournament is black bass only (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted).
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This event has no captain's meeting before the tournament.
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Per KBF Rules: Competitors may launch from any public-access shore directly onto Eligible Water.
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Anglers must follow this schedule:
5:30AM - Competitors may launch from public access points into eligible water (see eligible water section below).
6:00AM - First Cast
3:00:00PM - Fishing ends. Photos taken at 3:00:00PM or later will be denied.
3:30PM - Deadline to submit photos to Tourney X. It is the anglers responsibility to upload photos on time. No photos are accepted after the upload window on Tourney X closes, so plan accordingly.
4:00PM - Awards ceremony located at:
Lot next to Blackhawk Marina Ramp (See below)
11496 OH-365, Lakeview, OH 43331
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To be eligible for payouts, trophies, and prizes anglers must be present at the award ceremony.
Eligible Water
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​​​​Click on the map below for eligible water.
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Only water within the boundaries of the map below are eligible with the following exceptions:
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Blackhawk Run Creek is eligible up to 235. Your kayak can be positioned under the bridge and you can cast as far upstream as you are able. If your kayak goes upstream of the bridge you will be DQ'd.​
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The North Fork of the Great Miami is eligible up to 273. Your kayak can be positioned under the bridge and you can cast as far upstream as you are able. If your kayak goes upstream of the bridge you will be DQ'd.​
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The South Fork of the Great Miami is eligible up to the covered bridge on 38. Your kayak can be positioned under the bridge and you can cast as far upstream as you are able. If your kayak goes upstream of the bridge you will be DQ'd.​
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The ODNR map cuts off some of the waterways in the NE corner of the map. If can you can paddle, pedal, or motor to them from the main lake they are eligible. If you have to drag your kayak or go across land, mud, or anything except water it is ineligible.
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Launch locations must have clear paddle, pedal, or motor access to the main lake. If you have to drag to get back to the main lake it is ineligible. It is the anglers responsibility to know if the water is connected to the main lake.
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Water below dams or spillways are not eligible. For example, the Great Miami River below the Indian Lake spillway is off limits.
Camping
Be sure to join Buckeye Nation Kayak Anglers to find the latest camping news for this event!​
