11. Dayton Rivers | 2022 BKFT

Tour Series Event #11
Dayton Rivers

October 8, 2022

Registration

To register and pay click on the Tourney X logo:

Registration is open until the tournament start time.

$45 entry fee is broken down by the following:

$30 Payouts
$1 - AOY prize package at end of year
$5 - Tourney X fee
$9 - Trail expenses (trophies, permits, website, etc)

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.

Another option for an Identifier (that is not mandatory) is a reusable option made out of durable aluminum by Blue Fox Gifts. MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE BUCKEYE KAYAK FISHING TRAIL IDENTIFIER.

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Payouts, Trophies & Prizes

Approximately the top 10% of the field will receive a payout.

Trophies awarded:
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Big Fish

1st Place will receive an invite to The Classic upon qualification! Qualification requirements can be read HERE.

Prior to payment BKFT will require information for a 1099 be filled out.

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.

Feel free to email buckeyekayakfishingtrail@gmail.com regarding the status of your payout.

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.

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

This tournament is black bass only (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted).
This tournament is a 5 fish tournament.
Per KBF Rules: Competitors may launch from any public-access shore directly onto Eligible Water.
See eligible water section below.

Anglers must follow this schedule:

Pre-fishing ends at dusk the day before the tournament.

7:15 AM - Competitors may launch from public access points.

7:30 AM - First cast.

4:30:00PM - Fishing ends photos taken at 4:30:00PM or later will be denied.

5:00 PM - Deadline to submit photos to Tourney X. It is the anglers responsibility to make sure all photos are uploaded by the deadline. No photos accepted after 5:00PM so plan accordingly.

5:30PM - Awards ceremony located at:

Eastwood Metropark Main Entrance (not Lake Entrance)

1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, OH 45431

To be eligible for payouts, trophies, and prizes, anglers must be present at the 5:00PM awards ceremony.

Trail Points

To get information about winning the Tour Series Angler of the Year or earning an invite to THE CLASSIC visit our TOUR SERIES PAGE.

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

(all the way down to...)

23rd Place - 3 points

24th Place - 2 points

25th Place - 1 point

After every Tour Series event the standings will be updated generally within a few days.

Eligible Water

Listed below are only eligible waters and are not meant to necessarily be a put-in or take-out location. Be sure to refer to the maps and ask someone if you are unsure of a possible launch/take-out location. Posting a question to the Buckeye Nation Kayak Anglers Facebook group will receive a pretty quick response.

Click on each river for a detailed map...