Austin Dean Gorham is the 2018 OKBF Kayak Bass Classic Champion.

Congratulations to Austin for a stellar year in 2018, capped off by the honor being named 2018 OKBF KBC Champ.

The 2018 OKBF KBC pitted four of the winningest anglers from the 2018 OKBF season against each other in a two-day tournament on Prineville Reservoir. Matthew Burdick took an early lead on Day One with a 19 inch largemouth, but Austin was close behind. On Day Two, Austin managed to gain 9.75 inches on Matt to win.

2018 OKBF Kayak Bass Classic Final Standings

DAY ONEAustin Dean GorhamMatthew BurdickRion YatesAaron Roberts
Fish #113.5019.0010.7510.00
Fish #213.2515.75
Fish #312.5014.00
Fish #412.2510.75
Fish #512.2510.25
Day One Score63.7569.7510.7510.00
DAY TWOAustin Dean GorhamMatthew BurdickRion YatesAaron Roberts
Fish #113.7513.0011.7511.00
Fish #213.2512.0011.75
Fish #312.7511.0011.25
Fish #412.7510.7510.00
Fish #512.5010.00
Day Two Score65.0056.7544.7511.00
FINAL SCORE128.75126.5055.5021.00
L-R: Rion Yates, Aaron Roberts, Matthew Burdick, and Austin Dean Gorham

Austin Dean Gorham’s Day One Catches

Austin Dean Gorham’s Day Two Catches


Matthew Burdick’s Day One Catches

Matthew Burdick’s Day Two Catches


Rion Yate’s Day One Catches

Rion Yate’s Day Two Catches


Aaron Robert’s Day One Catches

Aaron Robert’s Day Two Catches