IKBF Tour Event 1: Lake Lowell – May 11, 2024

RECAP

Super nice weather and lots of fish. This event was a tale of catch versus not catch, with 11 anglers posting a limit of five, and 11 anglers posting one or less. The event had to be delayed due to an issue with the fence, but everyone persevered. There were a few broken rods and flags from the overhanging trees.

Dean Hills managed to win a whopping $2,149.50 in cash by placing first, AND winning the Big Bass Buy-In. Dean did this in his first-ever IKBF event after hearing about the event from fellow IKBF angler, Dan Zimmerschied while he was prefishing Lake Lowell.

We had a tie for third place. Tiebreaker goes to the angler with the biggest fish in their bag, and that honor went to Dan Zimmerschied who beat Mark Makiya by a quarter inch on their kickers. Can’t get much closer than that! 

FINAL STANDINGS

  1. Dean Hills – 81.25″ – $1,817
    With his win, Dean also qualifies for the KFNW Kayak Bass Classic on Dworshak Lake October 12-13, 2024.
  2. Michael Mumford – 81″ – $909
  3. Dan Zimmerschied – 80.5″ – $303

With 39 registered, this event paid out a total of $3,029 making it a 117% payout!

OUT OF THE MONEY WINNER

Thanks to our sponsor Discount Tackle for donating a $100 gift card to the first person out of the money. The winner of the gift card is Mark Makiya, who took 4th Place.

BIG BASS POT – 35 ANGLERS

We also had a tie for Big Bass, with two 17 inchers posted. Dean Hills edged out Casen Cazel by catching his bass earlier in the day, which broke the tie. Dean wins the Big Bass Pot of $332.50 in cash and a $100 gift card from Dry Creek Outfitters.

  • Dean Hills – 17.00″ – $432.50

VIEW TOURNEYX STANDINGS

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KFNW PRESENTED BY

Rogue Ales & Spirits, Next Adventure, Diamond Parking & Self Storage, Native Watercraft

This was also a qualifier for the West Coast Championship. With 45 anglers the top 25% qualified. Here are those anglers that qualified.

  1. Dean Hills
  2. Michael Mumford
  3. Dan Zimmerschied
  4. Mark Makiya
  5. Jeremy Miller
  6. Casen Cazel
  7. Kyle Zemke
  8. Skyler Talbot
  9. Joel Flowers
  10. Kaden Steiner

Congrats to everyone that qualified for the WCC. Time to make those plans for California!

Gear Drawing

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Tournament Schedule

5:30-6:00 AM – Physical Check-In

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!

Check-In Location: Caldwell Boat Ramp (at Lake Lowell Picnic Park)

6:00 AM – Launch: Paddles (Shotgun Start)

6:05 AM – Launch: Pedals (Shotgun Start)

6:10 AM – Launch: Motors (Shotgun Start)

6:25 AM – Sunrise

6:30 AM – Lines In

12:30 PM – Standings Offline

1:30 PM – Lines Out

2:30 PM – Upload Deadline

3:00 PM – Weigh-In & Awards Ceremony

  • Competitors must be present at weigh-in location by this time. Competitors who are not present by this time will be disqualified.

Weigh-In Location: Lake Lowell Picnic Park

Tournament Details

  • Cell Service on Water: Good
    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.
  • Launch Type: Shotgun Start
  • Registration Ends: 05/03/2024 11:59 PM
    Late registration is limited and subject to an additional $10 late registration fee
  • Off-Limits Period Begins: 05/05/2024 11:59 PM
  • Practice Starts: 05/10/2024 6:25 AM
  • Practice Ends: 05/10/2024 11:00 AM
  • Identifier Code Released: 05/10/2024 10:00 PM

Physical Check-In Location:

Launch Locations

  • Caldwell Boat Ramp (improved)
  • No other launches are allowed

Weigh-In Location:

  • Lake Lowell Picnic Park
  • 15013 Riverside Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607
  • https://maps.app.goo.gl/5izTzAwVxwenzSpf8

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.

Eligible Water Boundaries:

  • Main water body
  • Disconnected sloughs and ponds are out-of-bounds
  • Portaging is not permitted
  • Only public waters are allowed

Tournament Director:

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