The BCKFC Championship Tournament Series is designed to reward our club’s kayak anglers that can catch fish in a variety of conditions, seasons, areas, and formats. The series consists of four qualifying tournaments that are spread across Louisiana throughout the year. Each event is designed to test the angler’s skill in a unique set of circumstances. Only BCKFC paid members in good standing are eligible to qualify for the Championship event, although non-members can still participate in the tournaments for a cash payout at the end of each event. Individual tournament participation from non-members is welcome and encouraged. These qualifying events tend to be smaller and informal, making them a great place for those that are new to the sport to meet some members and learn a new area. For more information, check out the event calendar for the next scheduled tournament.
There will be a cash payout at the end of each tournament to all those (members and non-members) who participate in the tournament. Any paid member who finishes in the top 20 at Minimalist Challenge or the top 15 of any of the other qualifying tournaments will gain entry to the Championship event, which will be held on November 2, 2024. The participant must be a paid member prior to entering the tournament in which they qualify. Additionally, each paid member must “register” (i.e., pay entry) for at least two of the first four qualifying tournaments in order to qualify for the Championship.
Only paid members who have qualified are eligible to compete in the final Championship event.
Qualifying Event 1 of 4
Minimalist Challenge is the first qualifying event and will take place on January 20, 2024. This tournament is all about cold weather fishing, south Louisiana style! The catch is that all participants must use the same bag of lures provided by the tournament director (and our generous sponsors), no other tackle is allowed except what is provided. This year’s tournament will be returning to a shotgun launch format out of Leeville, LA. This event is unique in that it eliminates the overstuffed tackleboxes and puts everyone on the same playing field. The goal will be longest total length of up to 2 slot Redfish (16” to less than 27”), 5 Speckled Trout (12” or greater), and 1 “Flex Fish” which can be either 1 Flounder (11” or greater), 1 Sheepshead (12″ or greater), or 1 black drum (16″ to less than 27″).
Qualifying Event 2 of 4
Trout Challenge returns again this year on March 16, 2024. This year, we’ll be back down the LA1 corridor. This tournament is anybody’s for the taking!
Qualifying Event 3 of 4
This event will be the third qualifying event of the Championship tournament series and is our true wildcard event. This year anglers will hit the water on June 1, 2024 and have from dawn until dusk to catch a Cajun Slam consisting of 1 red, 1 trout, 1 flounder. This will be a “Catch, Photo, Submit” style tournament where anglers may fish anywhere within the state of Louisiana.
Qualifying Event 4 of 4
Redfish Rumble will be the last qualifying event of the 2024 series and is taking place on September 28, 2024. This is our only “redfish only” tournament of the year. This event is very accessible to beginners because redfish are famous for having their backs out of the water in shallow ponds and giving themselves away.
The Bayou Coast Championship will take place on November 2, 2024 and the location will be announced at a future date. This event is open to only those anglers who have qualified by meeting the criteria listed above.