The 2023 Realtree Fishing KBF TENvitational, Trail Series Championship, Dakota Lithium Challenge Series Championship, DeeZee The Ten, and the Bass Forecast Big Bass Shootout are Members Only Catch, Photo, and Release tournaments.

Entry Fees

  • KBF TRAIL SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP  – $100
  • KBF CHALLENGE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP – $100
  • KBF TENvitational – $100
  • BASS FORECAST DAILY BIG BASS & BIG BASS SHOOTOUT – FREE

 Eligible Water:

    • ELIGIBLE WATER:
      • LAUNCH from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water
      • COMPETE on Lakes Wheeler and Guntersville
      • **There is NO off limits period for the KBF TRAIL Series and Challenge Series Championships for Lake Guntersville and Wheeler. See Off Limits below for Dee Zee KBF The TEN for Duck River Reservoir. 
      • BOUNDARIES:

      Guntersville:

      Guntersville Dam to Nickajack Dam

      Short Creek – First Set Of Shoals

      Town Creek – First Set Of Shoals

      Bucks Pocket – First Set Of Shoals

      North Sauty Creek – Hwy 35

      Raccoon Creek – First Set Of Shoals

      Crow Creek – County Rd 55 Bridge

      Long Island Creek – First Set Of Shoals

      Wheeler:

      Wheeler Dam to Guntersville Dam

      Shoals Creek to Co Rd 8 Bridge

      Town Creek to E 2nd Street (HWY 184) Bridge

      Bluewater Creek to Lee Hwy (HWY 2) Bridge

      Big Nance Creek – First Set Of Shoals

      Richland Creek (Elk River) to Easter Ferry Rd Bridge

      Flint Creek to Vaughn Bridge Rd (Co Rd 28) Bridge

      Limestone Creek to I-565 Bridge

      Cotaco Creek to E Upper River Rd (Co Rd 40) Bridge

      Indian Creek to Dodd Rd Bridge

      Flint River to Old Big Cove Rd (HWY 61)

      Paint Rock River to US 431 Bridge

**There is NO off limits period for the KBF TRAIL Series and Challenge Series Championships for Lake Guntersville and Wheeler. See Off Limits below for Dee Zee KBF The TEN for Duck River Reservoir. 

Off Limits Period:  DUCK RIVER RESERVOIR TENvintational, TRAIL and Challenge Series Championship:  September 23 – October 20

DeeZee The TEN: DUCK RIVER RESERVOIR (Cullman, Alabama) September 23 – October 20

 

Additional Approved Launches: : TBD

    BASS FORECAST BIG BASS SHOOTOUT | ELIGIBLE WATER:

      • LAUNCH from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water
      • COMPETE on Wheeler & Guntersville Lake
      • Boundaries: Lakes listed above and tributaries as far as one may paddle/float from those lakes, plus any canal or creek connecting those lakes.

    KBF DEEZEE THE TEN | ELIGIBLE WATER:

      • LAUNCH from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water
      • COMPETE on DUCK RIVER RESERVOIR (Cullman, Alabama)
      • Boundaries: Entire Reservoir and Tributaries from approved launches up to Wesley Avenue (CR 1669) Bridge.
      • Approved Launches: Duck River Reservoir Boat Launch (near dam) and Duck River West Trail and Boat Ramp (3045 County Rd 1670 Cullman, AL 35058) 

    2023 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE all times EST

    **There is NO off limits period for the KBF TRAIL Series and Challenge Series Championships for Lake Guntersville and Wheeler. See Off Limits below for Dee Zee KBF The TEN for Duck River Reservoir. 

    Tuesday, October 17

    • Registration ends for all events: 11:59 PM
    • Wednesday, October 18
      • Pre-fishing deadline for all events: 4:00 PM
      • Mandatory Captains Meeting: 6:00 PM
      • Event ID Code release: 7:00 PM

    Thursday, October 19 | DAY 1 – KBF TENvitational, TRAIL SERIES & CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP

    • Earliest Launch 5:00 AM
    • Competition Starts/Lines In 05:30 AM
    •  Sunrise: 5:46 AM
    •  Competition Ends/Lines Out 1:30 PM
    •  Photo Upload Deadline: 2:30 PM
    • Challenge Submission Deadline: 3:30 PM
    •  Check-in Deadline: 3:30 PM Reporting your safety status when returning to the launch “Out of Water” is mandatory. This is considered your “Check-in”.
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    Friday, October 20 | DAY 2 – KBF TENvitational, TRAIL SERIES & CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP

    • Earliest Launch 5:00 AM
    • Competition Starts/Lines In 05:30 AM
    •  Sunrise: 5:46 AM
    •  Competition Ends/Lines Out 1:30 PM
    •  Photo Upload Deadline: 2:30 PM
    • Challenge Submission Deadline: 3:30 PM
    •  MANDATORY CHECK – IN: 5:00 PM
    • DINNER: 5:00 to 6:00 PM
    • Dee Zee KBF The TEN Announcement: 6:30 PM

    Saturday, October 21 | Dee Zee KBF The TEN 

        • Compete on: Duck River Reservoir
        • Off Limits Period: September 23 – October 20 For Duck River Reservoir 
        • Boundaries: Duck River @ Duck River Trail Head (Wesley Ave Bridge)  34°13’05.4″N 86°39’39.0″W | https://goo.gl/maps/YqYS9bFUUrJzzjtAA

    Saturday, October 21 | BASS FORECAST BIG BASS SHOUTOUT 

    • Earliest Launch Time: 5:00 AM
    •  Competition Starts/Lines In: 05:30 AM
    •  Sunrise: 5:46AM
    •  Competition Ends/Lines Out: 1:30 PM
    •  Photo Upload Deadline: 2:30 PM
    • Challenge Submission Deadline: 3:30 PM
    •  Mandatory Check – In 4:30 PM

     

    Saturday, October 21 | AWARDS

    • KBF TRAIL SERIES & CHALLENGE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP, KBF DEEZEE THE TEN, DAILY BIG BASS & BASS FORECAST BIG BASS SHOOTOUT AWARDS.
    • Doors Open: 2:00 PM
    • Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM

    CASH PRIZES

    KBF TRAIL SERIES : 100% payout of Net Entry Fees (Gross entry fees less $10.00 championship holdback and $5.00 admin/payment processing fees) 2023 Trail Series Payout Model

    TENvitational : 100% payout of Net Entry Fees (Gross entry fees less $10.00 Trail Series Championship holdback and $5.00 admin/payment processing fees) 2023 TENvitational Series Payout Model

    PRIZE PAYOUT

     Payments are processed after event results are finalized and all disputes have been resolved. Each Competitor awarded a cash prize must have an IRS FORM W-9 on file with KBF. Details and instructions

    After receiving the completed, signed and dated Form W-9, KBF will distribute payments via PayPal Funds Transfer to the email address provided during event registration or to the account type specified during registration.

    WHO’S QUALIFIED

    • 2023 KBF Trail Championship –
    • 2024 KBF Challenge Series Championship –
    • 2023 KBF TENvitational –  2020-2023 TENvitational Qaulifiers
    • Dee Zee KBF THE TEN – KBF TRAIL Series Rogue Gear Co AOY Top 10, Challenge Series Champion, Challenge Series AOY

    EVENT HQ & CAPTAINS MEETINGS LOCATION:

    HQ Site: Ditto Landing

    HQ Address: Kings Pavilion, 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803

    Captains Meeting: (Mandatory) October 18 | 6PM | Ditto Landing  

    Registration:

    • Event Registration: Open now
    • Registration Ends: October 17, 2023, @ 11:59 AM (PDT)
    REGISTER NOW

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    CONTACT INFORMATION

    FISHING CHAOS APP QUESTIONS:

    Tournament Director: Chad Hoover

    Tournament Coordinator: Jason Gardner

    Customer Service Manager: Lynette Brentlinger

    Membership questions:

    More info may be found at http://www.kayakbassfishing.com

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    2023 KBF SERIES AND EVENTS SCHEDULE

    KBF AOY PROGRAM DETAILS

    Alabama Fishing Licence 

    EVENT RULES

    • Format: CPR (catch-photo-release) Tournament in which bass are photographed on an approved measuring board along with an Event Identifier Card are uploaded via the Fishing Chaos App.
    • Minimum length: 12.00″
    • Number of Fish: Trail Series I & II – best 5 each day.
    • Event ID Code: The Event ID Code will be released at 7:00 PM the night before the tournament start time. The code will appear in the tournament dashboard on Fishing Chaos, click the yellow “VIEW IDENTIFIER CODE” box to see the 4 digit code. The code must be clearly written in any box on the Event Identifier Card. print identifier card
    • Safety Status: Reporting your safety status when launching “In the Water” and returning to the launch “Out of Water” is mandatory.
    • Disputes: the dispute period will remain open for 1 hour from the end of competition time. Disputes are accepted only by submitting the dispute form.
    • Entry Fee Refunds: Cancellations must be received prior to the event registration deadline to be eligible for a full credit to another KBF event or a refund minus 20%. KBF is not responsible for any refunds of expenses related to travel or lodging reservations or other payments involving third parties. Competitors must complete the refund request form to be eligible for a refund.

       CAPTAINS MEETING(S) 

    Anglers must attend Captain’s meeting on Wednesday, October 17 @ 6 PM (EST). | Location: Dittos Landing: Kings Pavilion, 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803

     

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