10/07/2020
The Iowa Kayak Anglers 2020 Season is a wrap! We had our championship round this past weekend at Little River in Leon Iowa.
The weather Saturday was less then desirable but the guys toughed it out like always. Sunday was better in terms of weather with the sunshine returning and light winds. Over all the fishing was good, 22 out of the 27 who fished caught a limit and there was 196 fish submitted over the weekend. The leader board was dark all day Sunday to keep it interesting which can make it nerve racking for those who were on top during day one not knowing if someone had caught up to them or surpassed them during the second day but in the end these 3 pulled together solid limits and took home the bacon.
1st- Josiah Meader 89.75"
2nd- Jason Essary 88.00" and Big Bass 18.75"
3rd- Joe Bailey 87.50"
Congratulations to you three for figuring it out and cashing a check!
We also Announced our top 10 Angler of the year points holders who have gained themselves a spot to fish in the The All American Kayak Classic coming up next Month
Angler of the year 2020 goes to Joe Bailey! who also won himself 300$ towards a custom fishing rod of his choice!
2nd- Josiah Meader who only trailed 1st place by 40 points
3rd-Jeff Kirby
4th-Matthew Hines
5th-Preston Wegner
6th-Jason Essary
7th-Jess Mclane
8th-Mason Good
9th-Clay Cross
10th-Gary Stephens
Congratulations to all of you who made the cut and good job this season!
Last but not least we get to give out a good sportsmanship award to a member of the club who will also be granted a spot to fish at the all american classic. That award goes to Nick Stephens!
Thank you to all that joined us this season and thanks for being patient with me during my first year of tournament directing, I know some things could have been better but over all I think we had a pretty solid year due to the circumstances.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for this season without you a lot of this would not have been possible. Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc. We can not thank you enough for the trophies these last 2 season they have been a home run. Butcher's Art Gallery By Ian Hauck Thanks to you every one who took home a trophy this season got to take home something completely unique and anyone would be proud to hang one of your knock out paint jobs on their wall! Midwest Construction Consultants The big checks were a hit this season we thank you so much for generously donating them to us. Robohawk Thank you for your continued support and for the care package this season. Hermsen Custom Lures Big thanks to you also for your continued support.