2023 KBF Trail Series - Lake Murray

Hosted by Columbia Sports, the 2023 Realtree Fishing KBF Trail Lake Murray I presented by Dee Zee is a one-day, 5-fish, CPR members only tournament.

Entry Fees

• KBF TRAIL SERIES I  – $125.00
• KBF TRAIL SERIES II – $125.00
• Dakota Lithium Double Up: $100.00

Eligible Water:

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

Off Limits Period: Off Limits February 4th at 4:00 PM EST to February 18th at 07:00 AM EST

Additonal Approved Launches: : TBD

SCHEDULE all times EST

Thursday, Feb 23

• Registration ends: MIDNIGHT

Friday, Feb 24

• Registration ends: 12:00 AM
• Prefishing deadline: 4:00 PM
• Event ID Code release: 7:00 PM
• Captains Meeting: 6:00 PM – TBD

Saturday, Feb 25

• Earliest Launch Time: 6:00 AM 
• Competition Starts/Lines In:6:30 AM  (Sunrise: 6:56 AM )
• Competition Ends/Lines Out: 2:30 PM
• Photo Upload Deadline: 3:30 PM 
• Check-in Deadline: 4:30 PM 
• Check-in Location: Digital 
• Awards: KBF TRAIL SERIES I awards to be held in conjunction with KBF TRAIL SERIES II on Sunday. 

Sunday, Feb 26

• Earliest Launch Time: 6:00 AM 
• Competition Starts/Lines In:6:30 AM 
• Sunrise: 6:56 AM –
• Competition Ends/Lines Out: 2:30 PM 
• Photo Upload Deadline: 3:30 PM
• Check-in Deadline: 4:30 PM
• Check-in Location: Steelhands Brewery 2350 Foreman Street Cayce, SC 29033
• Awards: TRAIL SERIES I & II 5:00 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.

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%

EVENT HQ & CAPTAINS MEETINGS LOCATION:

HQ Site: Doubletree Hotel

HQ Address: 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

Captains Meeting: Liberty on the Lake

Only 50 Early Bird All-In Tickets availlable per event. Early bird registration closes 7 days prior to the start of the event.

Registration:

• Event Registration: Open now
• Early Bird Registration Ends: February 12, 2023 @ 11:59 AM (CST)
• Registration Ends: Febuary 25, 2023 @ 11:59 AM (CST)

REGISTER NOW

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

FISHING CHAOS APP QUESTIONS:

• Email support@fishingchaos.com

Tournament Director: Chad Hoover

• Questions regarding rules, challenges, disputes, AOY and qualifications email td@kayakbassfishing.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

OTHER LINKS

2023 KBF SERIES AND EVENTS SCHEDULE

KBF AOY PROGRAM DETAILS

South Carolina Fishing  License 

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
• 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.