Carolina Kayak Lunker Hunters Podcast

Covering kayak tournament bass fishing in the state North Carolina and beyond while creating exposure for the talented and hard-working anglers in the region.

EPISODE 32: 2022 QCKBF Lake Norman Champion Mark Wilkins

On this weeks show, I am joined by Mark Wilkins and he discusses his victory at the QCKBF season opener on Lake Norman, what his strategy was heading into the event, fishing in Miami and much more. I also recap some of the tournament action you may have missed while I was on vacation and we have our fantasy fishing expert back for Classic Week! Thank you so much for listening and thanks again to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support of the show. Visit CarolinaWatersNC.com and use the code "Kayak" to receive a special offer and make sure you let the guys over at CPSO know you heard about them on the podcast!

03-03
44:23

EPISODE 31: 2022 QCKBF Preview with Vinny Ferreri

On this weeks episode, we talk all things Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing with Vinny Ferreri. We discuss the 2022 schedule, get a report card on the 2021 season and look ahead to the first event of the season on Lake Norman. Plus, we have a fantasy fishing expert on the show to give you some advice! Thanks for tuning in and please remember to rate, subscribe and review the show. A special thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support of the show. Visit Carolinawatersnc.com and use the code "Kayak" at checkout for a special discount and visit Carolinapso.com for their full selection of kayaks!

02-16
46:44

EPISODE 30: 2022 CCKF Preview with Mitch Lassiter

Welcome to the second season of the Carolina Kayak Lunker Hunters Podcast and we start the 2022 season by chatting with Mitch Lassiter about the upcoming Central Carolina Kayak Fishing season, including a preview of the schedule, the change to Fishing Chaos and more. I also recap the KBF season, talk about the Hobie BOS at Santee Cooper selling out and a brand new edition of My Best Catch! Thanks for listening to the show and  Thanks again to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support of the podcast. Visit Carolinawatersnc.com and use the code "Kayak" for a special offer. Please visit Carolinapso.com to view the full line of kayaks and make sure you mention the show when you buy! 

02-04
01:39:35

Episode 38: CCKF Shearon Harris 2023 winner Drew Blair

Welcome back! This week I talk to CCKF winner Drew Blair about Shearon Harris, popper fishing and a basketball team no one cares about in this state. Also we recap some tournament action from the past couple weeks, AOY races and more. Plus, a new My Best Catch and stick around for an important announcement at the end. Thanks as always to Carolina Waters for their support of the show!

05-12
46:50

Episode 37: QCKBF Yadkin Yolo winner Kinley Martin

Welcome back to the podcast! This week I recap the Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing Yadkin YOLO with winner Kinley Martin and cover his journey through the kayak fishing world. I also recap some of the national action and preview the upcoming events around the state and beyond. Also, we have a new edition of My Best Catch! Thanks to Carolina Waters for supporting the podcast. Visit CarolinawatersNC.com and use code DECKER15 for a discount courtesy of the show! Don't forget to set your fantasy fishing lineup for the Bassmaster Classic! 

03-16
46:26

Episode 36: CKA Rising Star Garriett Chavis

Welcome back to the show! This week we have CKA rising star Garriett Chavis on the show to discuss what he has learned so far about kayak fishing and his expectations for the 2023 season. We also recap the QCKBF Yadkin Yolo and the CKA season opener at Lake Norman. We also have a brand new "My Best Catch" as well as a fantasy fishing update.  Special thanks go out to Carolina Waters for supporting the podcast. Use the code "DECKER15" at checkout for a special discount courtesy of the show.  To join the "CKLHP" Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing group, follow this link and use the password "Kayak" to join: https://bassmasterfantasy.com/GroupHome.aspx?groupID=11205

03-09
37:45

EPISODE 35: Rules Changes in the Kayak World with Hank Veggian

Welcome back to the show! This week, Hank Veggian and I discuss all of the rule changes happening across the kayak world and how they may affect local trails now and in the future. We also preview the 10th CKA season and what anglers can expect when they fish with CKA this season. Also, a recap of QCKBF first event on Lake Norman and a brand new "My Best Catch". Thanks again to Carolina Waters for sponsoring the show. Use the code DECKER15 on CarolinaWatersNC.com for a special discount courtesy of the show. 

02-08
01:23:39

EPISODE 34: QCKBF Social Media Director Mark Glende

Welcome back! This week I talk to QCKBF social media director and 2-time Bassmaster Kayak National Championship qualifier Mark Glende about what he learned in 2022, the prospect of crossing the Bassmaster Classic stage for a second time and what he is looking forward to in the 2023 season. Also we recap the great performances from North Carolina anglers at the KBF TRAIL event on the Kissimmee Chain and look ahead to QCKBF Stop 1 at Lake Norman. Thanks again to Carolina Waters for supporting the podcast. Follow this link for a special discount on all apparel: https://carolina-waters-9252.myshopify.com/discount/DECKER15

02-01
49:14

EPISODE 33: 2022 CKA and CCKF AOY Winner Bryan Tsiolkas

Welcome back to the show! To kick off 2023, we have CKA and CCKF Angler of the Year Bryan Tsiolkas on to discuss his incredible 2022 season, his strategy to tournament success and more! We also have a new My Best Catch segment and discuss the plan for the show moving forward. Thanks to Carolina Waters for supporting the podcast. Please visit carolina-waters-9252.myshopify.com/discounts/DECKER15 for a special discount on all Carolina Waters product! 

01-20
42:38

EPISODE 29: Jeremy Heath, QCKBF Angler of the Year

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On this episode, I talk to Jeremy Heath about earning the Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing Angler of the Year title and look ahead to next season! Also, I recap the end of the 2021 season for CCKF and QCKBF and we have a brand new My Best Catch to end the year. Thank you all for listening and supporting the show and make sure you check out Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters!  Carolina Waters has some awesome new gear coming out and you can use the code "Kayak" at checkout for a special deal. Visit CarolinaWatersNC.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @CarolinaWatersNC.  CPSO has several great brands of kayaks to choose from at affordable price. Visit Carolinapso.com and make sure you let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on this podcast. 

12-20
31:43

EPISODE 28: 2022 CKA Schedule Release with Eric Nelson

On this week's episode, Eric Nelson reveals the 2022 CKA schedule and discusses what anglers can expect for the new season! We also discuss what went well for CKA in 2021 and his CCKF victory at Falls Lake a couple of weeks ago. Plus, I recap Battle at the Border and the B.A.S.S. Nation qualifier on Lake Norman. And don't forget about a Halloween edition of My Best Catch! Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcast and share with your friends! Thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their support.  CarolinaWatersNC.com code "Kayak" at checkout. Let Derek and Adam at CPSO you heard about them on the show!

10-28
01:00:30

EPISODE 27: CKA Rookie of the Year Jared Stanley

Welcome back to the podcast! This week, we have CKA Rookie of the Year and CKA Tournament of Champions winner Jared Stanley on to talk about his incredible season, his victory at Santee Cooper and much more! Plus, we go over all of the tournament results from the past several weeks and get caught up on the AOY standings in each league. Thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their support. Don't forget to use the code "Kayak" at checkout for a special offer from Carolina Waters.

10-22
39:31

EPISODE 26: Marcus Smith, CKA Lake Randleman Champion

On this episode, we go in depth on the CKA Lake Randleman with tournament champion Marcus Smith. We also discuss sharing water with fellow anglers, transitioning from the bass boat world to the kayak world and Smith gives his expectations for the CKA TOC on Santee Cooper. Thank you so much for listening! Please make sure you share the show with friends and family and subscribe, rate and review the show on your favorite podcasting platform. Special thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their support!  Carolinapso.com CarolinawaterNC.com: Code "Kayak" at checkout for a special deal. 

08-19
40:23

Episode 25: Scott Simmons, QCKBF Catawba Clash Winner

After battling through internet issues, this week's episode is finally here! On this edition, we talk to Scott Simmons, Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing Catawba Clash champion about his victory, his favorite bass fishing technique and a preview of the final QCKBF regular season event at Lake Murray. Thanks for listening! Please rate, subscribe, review and share the show with friends and family! Special thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for supporting the show! CarolinawatersNC.com promo code "Kayak" Carolinapso.com. Let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on the podcast!

08-06
32:31

EPISODE 24: Rick Rowland, CCKF Lake Mackintosh Champion

On this episode, I welcome back Rick Rowland and we discuss his most recent victory at Lake Mackintosh, earning a spot in another Tournament of Champions, more about offshore fishing and more. Also, I recap the action I missed while I was on vacation and the triumphant return of My Best Catch! Thanks again to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their awesome support!

07-30
39:34

EPISODE 23: Rick Rowland, CKA All-Time Wins Leader

On this episode of the show, Rick Rowland joins me to discuss his CKA victory on Falls Lake, offshore kayak fishing, changes in the NC kayak game over the years and more! I also recap all of the tournament action from the last couple of weeks and look ahead to the upcoming KFL action. Thank you for listening and please subscribe, rate, review and share the podcast with your friends and family! Thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support of the show. Carolina Waters has all your apparel needs and you can use the code "Kayak" at Carolinawaternc.com for a special offer. CPSO will get you out on the water with a great variety of kayaks for your fishing or recreational needs. Visit Carolinapso.com to view their inventory and then let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on the this podcast.

07-07
01:01:27

EPISODE 22: Glenn Bracey, CCKF Shearon Harris Champion

On this week's show, I talk to Glenn Bracey about his victory at the fourth CCKF tournament of the season at Shearon Harris, how he was able to wrangle up his impressive limit, the differences he has noticed between bass boat and kayak tournaments, and more. I also recap the busy weekend that was, preview the first KFL event of the season and discuss the upcoming week in professional fishing. Plus, a brand new edition of My Best Catch.  Thanks for listening and I hope you subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends and family. Special thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support! Carolinapso.com; make sure you let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on this podcast! CarolinawatersNC.com promo code kayak

06-10
55:38

EPISODE 21: Preston Hampton, 2021 CKA Badin Lake Champion

On this episode, I talk to Preston Hampton, winner of the CKA Badin Shootout and discuss how he was able to separate himself from the field. We also discuss what he has learned in his first year fishing tournaments and he gives a couple Easter eggs about a specific technique. I also dive into my day on Badin Lake, recap the KBF TRAIL Series at Candlewood Lake and we go dancing in a new edition of My Best Catch! Thank you for listening, please rate, subscribe and review the show wherever you get your podcasts and share with your friends and family! Big shoutout to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their support! CarolinaWatersNC.com; use code "kayak" at checkout. Carolinapso.com. Make sure you let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on this podcast. 

05-28
45:12

EPISODE 20: Leng Vang, QCKBF Lake Hartwell Champion

Welcome back to the Carolina Kayak Lunker Hunters Podcast! On this episode, I talk to Leng Vang about winning the QCKBF event at Lake Hartwell and look ahead to the Catawba Clash event in June. Also, I discuss the QCKBF/Hobie BOS event at Lake Hartwell, my struggles during Day 1 of the event, making the Dakota Lithium Power Move of the Day on the final day and the awesome community at the Hobie event. Also, Ali is back for a brand new edition of My Best Catch.  Thank you for listening and please subscribe, rate, review and share the podcast with your friends and family! Thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their continued support of the show. Carolina Waters has all your apparel needs and you can use the code "Kayak" at Carolinawaternc.com for a special offer. CPSO will get you out on the water with a great variety of kayaks for your fishing or recreational needs. Visit Carolinapso.com to view their inventory and then let Derek and Adam know you heard about them on the this podcast. 

05-25
33:30

EPISODE 19: CCKF Falls Lake Recap/Hobie BOS Preview

This week on the show, I discuss the CCKF event at Falls Lake, the upcoming Queen City and Hobie BOS event at Lake Hartwell, SC and more. Also, this weeks edition of My Best Catch gets a little fluky. Thanks to Carolina Waters and Carolina Paddlesport Outfitters for their support!

05-12
10:56

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