Official Rules:
- Fish must have been caught on or after January 1, 2007
- Each catch must meet the big fish limits below.
- Weighing is encouraged - but not required.
- There is no time limit for catching your fish - your catches do not expire after they have been submitted.
- Fish can be caught anywhere in the lower continental 48 states.
- The submitted fish must be turned in within 60 days of being caught.
- Deliberate falsification of any submissions will result in disqualification. All
existing records will be removed and future applications from the angler will
not be considered.
- Coastal Kayak Angler reserves the right to review, investigate, reject, disqualify, or accept any application submitted or any award granted. In case of disputes, the decision of the Angler Recognition Program Committee will be final.
Recognition Tiers:
- The lowest tier is "CKA Advanced Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 3 qualified species.
- The lower middle tier is "CKA Expert Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 5 qualified species.
- The upper middle tier is "CKA Elite Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 7 qualified species.
- The top tier is "CKA Master Kayak Angler". This is for the person who submits a minimum of 10 qualified species.
How to submit your catch:
If you catch a qualifying big fish, you must follow the photograph guidelines.
1) Put the fish on your kayak and lay it on a measuring board.
2) The fish must have it's mouth closed and it's nose must be pressed against the "0" mark.
3) To certify the photograph was taken after Jan 1, 2007: The angler must lay a lure on the fish's tail. If you do not have a lure, you can lay your car keys on the fish's tail.
4) Alternate certification: If you are participating in a CKA online tournament requiring an officially dated certificate, you can use that certificate as dating confirmation.
5) Send a Private Message to Kingwood Kayaker with photo's of your qualifying catch.
