Hosted by Visit Central Florida, the 2023 Realtree Fishing KBF Trail Series and the TENvitational are Members Only Catch, Photo, and Release tournaments.
Entry Fees
- KBF TRAIL SERIES I – $125.00
- KBF TRAIL SERIES II – $125.00
- TENvitational (qualified anglers only*) – $125.00
- Dakota Lithium Double Up: $100.00
Eligible Water:
- LAUNCH from any public-access launch point contiguous with eligible water
- COMPETE in any of the ten following Polk County Lakes: ➢ Lake Cypress ➢ Lake Hatchineha ➢ Lake Kissimmee to Lake Kissimmee South Boat Ramp ➢ Lake Rosalie ➢ Tiger Lake ➢ Lake Marion ➢ Lake Pierce ➢ Lake Arbuckle ➢ Crooked Lake ➢ Lake Weohyakapka (Walk In Water )
- Boundaries: Lakes listed above and tributaries as far as one may paddle/float from those lakes, plus any canal or creek connecting those lakes.
Boundaries Update:
HWY 64 (27°39’52.0″N 81°22’40.6″W) will be the southern most boundrie for Lake Arbukle.
Off Limits Period: Off Limits January 7th at 4:00 PM EST to January 21st at 07:00 AM EST
Additonal Approved Launches: : TBD
SCHEDULE all times EST
Tuesday, Jan 24
- Virtual Captains Meeting at 7:00 PM
Thursday, Jan 26
- Registration ends for all events: 11:59 PM
Friday, Jan 27
- Pre-fishing deadline for all events: 4:00 PM
- Event ID Code release: 7:00 PM
- Captains Meeting: 6:00 PM – Camp Mack (Anglers must attend the live captains meeting on Friday, Jan 27, or Watch the Live/recorded Captains meeting on Tuesday, Jan 24 @ 7 PM)
Saturday, Jan 28
KBF TRAIL SERIES I and TENvitational Day 1)
- Earliest Launch Time: 6:30 AM
- Competition Starts/Lines In: 7:00 AM
- Sunrise: 7:15 AM
- Competition Ends/Lines Out: 3:00 PM
- Photo Upload Deadline: 4:00 PM
- Challenge Submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
- Check-in Deadline: 4:00 PM Reporting your safety status when returning to the launch “Out of Water” is mandatory. This is considered your “Check-in”.
- KBF TRAIL SERIES I Awards: To be held in conjunction with KBF TRAIL SERIES II on Sunday.
Sunday, Jan 29
KBF TRAIL SERIES II and TENvitational Day 2)
- Earliest Launch Time: 6:30 AM
- Competition Starts/Lines In: 7:00 AM
- Sunrise: 7:14 AM
- Competition Ends/Lines Out: 3:00 PM
- Photo Upload Deadline: 4:00 PM
- Challenge Submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
- Check-in Deadline: 4:00 PM Reporting your safety status when returning to the launch “Out of Water” is mandatory. This is considered your “Check-in”.
- Awards KBF TRAIL SERIES I & II and TENvitational: 5:00PM
- Awards Location: Camp Mack
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2023 KBF TRAIL SERIES Championship – Competitors who finish in the top 25% in rank
- 2024 KBF National Championship – Competitors who finish in the top 25% in rank
- Dee Zee KBF TENvitational (Jan 2024) — Top 10%
1EVENT HQ & CAPTAINS MEETINGS LOCATION:
Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort
HQ Site: Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort
HQ Address: Gator’s Den Activity Center
14143 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, Florida 33898
Captains Meeting: Gator’s Den Activity Center
14143 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, Florida 33898
Only 50 Early Bird All-In Tickets availlable per event. Early bird registration closes 7 days prior to the start of the event.
- Event Registration: Open now
- Early Bird Registration Ends: January 15, 2023 @ 11:59 AM (CST)
- Registration Ends: January 25, 2023 @ 11:59 AM (CST)
CONTACT INFORMATION
FISHING CHAOS APP QUESTIONS:
- Email support@fishingchaos.com
Tournament Director: Chad Hoover
- Questions regarding rules, challenges, disputes, AOY and qualifications email kayakbassfishing@gmail.com
Tournament Coordinator: Jason Gardner
- Questions regarding event specific details (i.e. eligible water, schedule, etc..) email Jason@kayakbassfishing.com
Customer Service Manager: Lynette Brentlinger
- Questions regarding refunds and payouts email shopkbf@gmail.com
Membership questions:
- Questions can be emailed to membership@kayakbassfishing.com
More info may be found at http://www.kayakbassfishing.com
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 – 5, TENvitational – 10, 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 the live captains meeting on Friday, Jan 27, or Watch the Live/recorded Captains meeting on Tuesday, Jan 24 @ 7 PM (EST).
