WKBF Tour Event 4: Lake Tapps – July 31, 2021

Tournament Winners

What an “all over the place” event this would turn out to be! With anglers trading the top 4 spots over and over again, it came down to the last hour of the event before the water would calm.

Brandon Henning netted the top spot with 77.25” and the top cash prize of $927.78! Very nice! Josh Ruffcorn netted himself second place with 73.75” and a cash prize of $377.40! Very nice work! Great job you guys! Third place would go to Jim Davis with 73” And $220.15. Jordan Dugger would round out the top 4 anglers with 72.25” and take home $47.18.

HERE ARE THE ANGLERS WHO CAME OUT ON TOP:

1. Brandon Henning – 77.25″ – $927.78
2. Josh Ruffcorn – 73.75″ – $377.40
3. James Davis – 73″ – $220.15
4. Jordan Dugger – 72.25″ – $47.18

THREE RIVERS TACKLE BIG BASS WINNER

Matthew Burdick not only netted a monsta 20.25” largemouth. He took home the Three Rivers Tackle Big Bass Pot of $294.50 and a $100.00 gift card to Three Rivers Tackle. NICE FISH MATT!

• Big Bass – Matthew Burdick – 20.25″ – $394.50

Gear Drawing Winners

Tournament Details

Schedule

Friday, July 23, 2021

• Registration Ends: 11:59 pm
  Late registration is limited and subject to an additional $10 late registration fee

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

• Prefishing Ends: 4:00 pm

Friday, July 30, 2021

• Identifier Code Released: 10:00 pm

Saturday, July 31, 2021

• Check-In and Measuring Board Inspection: 5:00–5:30 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 – Shotgun Start
  Anglers may launch at any legal launch location, after check-in.
• Sunrise: 5:47 am
• Lines In: 6:00 am
• Standings Offline: 12:00 pm
• Lines Out: 2:00 pm
• Upload Deadline: 2:30 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: 3:00 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

North Lake Tapps Park
2022 – 198th Ave. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Parking Pass: $15 with trailer or $7 vehicle only

Weigh-In Location

North Lake Tapps Park
2022 – 198th Ave. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

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:

• North Lake Tapps Park (improved) – Shotgun Start

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:

Jim Davis
email: jimdavis40@hotmail.com
phone: ‭(541) 561-1447‬

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 A+ Bail Bonds, we’re boosting the payout purse for this event by $500.

Big Bass Booster

Thanks to Three Rivers Tackle, we’re boosting the Big Bass Buy-In pot with a $100 gift certificate. You have to buy-in to win!