Tournament Winners
Record turnout, record payouts…
We had 32 anglers at our first Tour Event for 2021. Cullaby and Sunset proved a little tricky for some, with their tannic, tea-colored water, and weedy, shallow bottom. Only five anglers caught limits, but local angler Ed Arden came out on top with a 77.75 inch bag.
This was the first Tour Event featuring our Payout Bonus Boosters and Big Bass Booster. between those sponsor contributions and the high number of anglers, we saw record payouts.
HERE ARE THE ANGLERS WHO CAME OUT ON TOP:
- Ed Arden – $908.60
- William Eschliman – $369.60
- Kyle Dickson – $216.60
- Jakob Jarvis – $46.20
Next Adventure Big Bass Winner:
Newcomer Vincent Martino found the Big Bass of the day, a 18.25″ largemouth, and thanks ot Next Adventure’s $100 bonus booster, Vinny won big.
- Vincent Martino – 18.25 inches – $375.50
1st Place – Ed Arden 
2nd Place – William Eschliman 
3rd Place – Kyle Dickson 
Next Adventure Big Bass – Vincent Martino
Ed Arden’s 17″ Largemouth 
William Eschliman’s 18″ Largemouth 
Kyle Dickson’s 18: Largemouth 
Vincent Martino’s 18.25″ Largemouth – Next Adventure Big Bass
Gear Drawing Winners
Kyle Dickson – Major Craft Rod 
David Litehiser – Shelta Sun Protection Pack – $140.00 
Mathew Walker – Dakota Lithium 12V 10Ah Battery – $99.00 
Gregg Marshall – Ego Fishing Kryptek Wade Medium Rubber Net – $76.99 
Josh Collins – RAM Mounts Tough-Pole Action Camera Mount – $71.49 
Brandon Mclain – NRS Fishing Co-Pilot Knife Black – $59.95 
William Eschliman – Fear No Bass Trucker Cap – $32.00 
Matt Leibmann – NRS Fishing NRS Fishing Trucker Hat Black – $24.95 
David Melendez – NRS Fishing NRS Fishing Trucker Hat Light Navy – $24.95 
Ed Arden – NRS Fishing Skelton Glove XXL Aquatic – $24.95 
Mark Middleton, Jr. – ZR Customs Tackle Bundle – $20.00 
Matthew Long – Renegade Custom Lures Custom Hard Bait – $15.00 
Kegan Pankratz – Robohawk Talon Phone Tether – $14.99 
Jakob Jarvis – Hat Saver Spray Can – $11.98 
Jake Hudgens – Trice Custom Baits Soft Plastic Pack – $8.00 
Gage Loveall – Trice Custom Baits Soft Plastic Pack – $8.00
Tournament Details
Schedule
Friday, April 9, 2021
- Registration Ends: 11:59 pm
Late registration is limited and subject to an additional $10 late registration fee.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
- Prefishing Ends: 4:00 pm
Due to the size and sensitive nature of these fisheries, we are cutting off pre-fishing the weekend before the event.
Friday, April 16, 2021
- Identifier Code Released: 10:00 pm
Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Check-In and Measuring Board Inspection: 5:15–5:45 am
Anglers MUST check-in within this window. Failure to check-in on-time will result in disqualification. We recommend all anglers unload their gear before and during check-in. Kayaks and gear may be stored on the bank, or near the launch. Be sure to leave room for other people to use the ramp! - Launch: 5:45 am
Anglers may launch at any legal launch location, after check-in. - Lines In: 6:15 am
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Standings Offline: 12:15 pm
- Lines Out: 2:15 pm
- Upload Deadline: 2:45 pm
Cellular service may not be available on the water. It is the competitor’s responsibility to find service and upload their fish before the deadline. - Weigh-In and Awards Ceremony: 3:15 pm
Competitors must be present or in line at weigh-in location by this time. Competitors who are not present or in line by this time will be disqualified. Must be present to participate in Gear Drawing.
Check-In Location
Cullaby Lake County Park
89990 Hawkins Rd
Warrenton, OR 97146
https://goo.gl/maps/iDDv1M15WsqzpndKA
Access to lake (boat launch and docks). Day-use fee $5 per vehicle.
Weigh-In Location
Cullaby Lake County Park
89990 Hawkins Rd
Warrenton, OR 97146
https://goo.gl/maps/iDDv1M15WsqzpndKA
Access to lake (boat launch and docks). Day-use fee $5 per vehicle.
Safety Notes:
- An overhead 360° light is required in low light conditions. A high-visibility flag, vest-type PFD, and sound signaling device (whistle) are required on the water at all times. Failure to utilize any of this safety equipment may result in disqualification.
- Social distancing of 6+ feet should be maintained at all times. Keep your distance on and off the water.
- Weigh-In Procedures may change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Masks should be worn when anglers are gathered.
- If you are displaying any of the known symptoms of COVID-19, including without limitation, fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea, stay home. If at any time before or during the Event you begin to experience any such symptoms, or learn that you have come into contact with anyone who either has COVID-19 or is displaying such symptoms, you must immediately alert an Event official and withdraw from the Event.
- KFNW has a no refund policy on entry fees, but we will make an exception and issue refunds for competitors who experience symptoms of, or are diagnosed with COVID-19 before the event has been completed. Competitors must notify their Tournament Director. KFNW will not issue refunds unless they are notified sufficiently before lines out.
Launch Locations:
- Any improved or unimproved, publicly-accessible launch
- Cullaby Lake County Park (improved)
- Carnahan County Park (unimproved)
- Sunset Lake Public Park (improved)
- Only public launches are allowed
Eligible Water Boundaries:
- Main water body
- Connected creeks, rivers, sloughs and tributaries accessible via kayak from the main body of water are in-bounds up to 1 mile from the main main body (conditions permitting for safety and accessibility)
- Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds.
- Portaging is not permitted
- Only public waters are allowed
Tournament Director:
Marvin Forte
email: kfnw.marvin@gmail.com
phone: 602-410-1002
Links
- Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement
Competitors are required to complete this form once for the season. - Register for KFNW Membership
- KFNW Rules Standard
- Download and Print Identifiers
Event Sponsors
Payout Bonus Boosters
Thanks to CenturyLink and NRS Fishing, we’re boosting the payout purse for this event by $500.
Big Bass Booster
Thanks to Next Adventure, we’re boosting the Big Bass Buy-In pot with a $100 gift certificate. You have to buy-in to win!
