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September 10-12, 2021 | Cookeville, Tennessee, USA | Center Hill Lake
The 2021 USA Kayak Open is open to all US and International kayak anglers. The US top finishers will be given the opportunity to join the USA Kayak Team. International anglers will be able to fish the competition waters of the 2022 FIPSed Kayak World Championship.
This event is to help raise funds for the US Kayak Team.
Cash prizes, based on 50/50 entry fee split, will be awarded to top placing competitors.
The USA Kayak Team competes in the Kayak World Championships and Pan American Kayak Championships. This is an opportunity to fish for America and bring home a gold medal.
The US Kayak Team is made up of men and women kayak anglers chosen from
pro tour winners, previous championship winners, and top placing anglers from the US Kayak Open.
Prepare to be charmed by our majestic mountains, rich historical heritage, art and cultural events, unique downtown shops, cosmopolitan cuisine and our magnificent state and local parks.
If you’re looking for a great place to get in shape, Cookeville’s a natural. Replete with area hills, trails, caves, lakes and streams, our surroundings beckon hikers, cavers, bikers, climbers, spelunkers and horseback riders from far and wide. Or sweat it out indoors in one of our CrossFit gyms — one of which is run by four-time Reebok CrossFit “Fittest Man on Earth” Rich Froning. These are just some of the reasons Cookeville is earning its title as the perfect setting for your next fitcation! VISIT COOKEVILLE
Cookeville is hosting the 2021 US Kayak Open and the 2022 FIPSed Kayak World Championship.
Fish for a spot on the USA Kayak Team.
US Angling is using FISHING CHAOS to score this event. All anglers must sign up through the application and compete using the Fishing Chaos app for Photo-Catch-Release scoring.
The USA Kayak Team competes in the Kayak World Championship and Pan American Kayak Championship. This is an opportunity to fish for America and bring home a gold medal.
Sign up to compete and have the opportunity to fish for the USA Kayak Team
Cash prizes, based on 50/50 entry fee split, will be awarded to top placing competitors.
2021 USA Kayak Open wil use the same ruleset used on the KBF Tour
Center Hill Lake is the largest of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in Tennessee, covering 18,200 acres. It’s also one of the most popular recreation destinations in Middle Tennessee—with good reason. Hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and many other water sports are enjoyed on Center Hill’s beautiful water. The 2019 Pan American Kayak Championship was hosted here with great success.
**ELIGIBLE WATER**
September 9, 2021 Thursday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Early Registration
September 10, 2021 Friday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration & Angler Photo
7:30 pm Angler Meeting
8:30 pm Opening Dinner
September 11, 2021 Saturday
Competition Day 1
07:00 am Fishing Start
04:00 pm Fishing Stop
7:00 pm Official Posting of Scores & Rankings
September 12, 2021 Sunday
Competition Day 2
07:00 am Fishing Start
04:00 pm Fishing Stop
7:30 pm Awards Dinner
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