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**While we don't anticipate any changes, stops 4, 5, and 6 on the 2027 schedule may still be rearranged. The dates and destinations are expected to remain the same, but
the order in which we visit these three locations could change. Check back in early December for final confirmation!
#6
Blue Ridge Bass-fest
Aug 20-21, Johnson City, TN
Awards @ TBD
The Kayak Adventure Series brings its signature smallmouth bass showdown, Bronzequest, to one of America's most legendary bronzeback fisheries - the mighty Susquehanna River! Hosted out of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, in the heart of the beautiful Cumberland Valley, this adventure promises incredible fishing, breathtaking scenery, and endless opportunities to explore!
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From shallow, boulder-strewn rapids and current-swept ledges to sprawling islands, grass beds, hidden channels, and countless tributaries, the Susquehanna offers miles upon miles of smallmouth paradise. Whether you're floating remote stretches, picking apart rocky or concrete current breaks in town, the aggressive bronzebacks are here in droves and this is the kind of river fishing KAS was built around! And with so much good water to explore north and south of town, the hardest part may be figuring out which section to fish!
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Off the water, our friends at Visit Cumberland Valley welcome anglers and their families to a region full of outdoor adventure, history, and small-town charm. Explore the Appalachian Trail, paddle scenic local creeks, or enjoy the restaurants, breweries, and shops of New Cumberland, Camp Hill, and nearby Carlisle. There's plenty to see and do for the whole family throughout tournament week!
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And when the fishing is done, we'll gather at the beautifully restored West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland for our signature GoPro-powered Awards Ceremony, reliving the weekend's biggest catches, wildest rapids, and unforgettable adventures on the big screen!
Big bronzebacks. Wild rapids. Endless river miles. One epic Susky Bronzequest!
DATES & SCHEDULE
All times CST
*(if) any changes are made on this page after it goes live, that could affect the competition portion of the event, they will be updated in red
​​​WEDNESDAY (Date TBD)
OFFICIAL PREVIEW SHOW - 7:30pm - LIVE on the KAS YouTube channel & Facebook pages.
* REMINDER: First 50 anglers to register for the Individual Angler Division receive $100 KAS Sponsors Gift Bag at check-in
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FRIDAY
2 WEEK PRACTICE WINDOW BEGINS - Anglers fishing the event (already registered or not) may only spend 4 days on eligible water. Anglers choose their 4 days. ​​​​​
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY WELCOME DINNER (Optional for those already in town) - @ TBD
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THURSDAY
PRE-FISHING ENDS - 6:00pm - Anglers must be off the water
OPENING CEREMONIES (check-in, registration, food, games, food etc) - 6:00pm-7:30pm @ TBD
REGISTRATION ENDS - 10:00pm (check-in with Tournament Director if you cannot make it - valid reasons only)
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FRIDAY
"BASS U BRUNCH"(FREE breakfast food, seminars & fellowship)
9:00am-11:00am @ TBD OPTIONAL DONATION is always appreciated to help cover food & venue rental costs.
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9:00am - Food is served
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9:45am - Seminars begin
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GUEST SPEAKER: TBD
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11:00am - Bass U Brunch ends, ID code given out
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TOURNAMENT DAY 1, AFTERNOON SESH
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LAUNCH: @ TBD
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LINES IN: @ TBD
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LINES OUT: @ TBD on Eligible Waters
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FISH PHOTO DEADLINE: @ TBD
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SATURDAY
TOURNAMENT DAY 2
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LAUNCH: @ TBD
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LINES IN: @ TBD
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LINES OUT: @ 3:00pm on Eligible Waters
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FISH PHOTO DEADLINE: 4:15pm
CLOSING CEREMONY MEET UP (Yard Games, Kayak Demos, Food etc): 3:00-5:30pm at TBD
CLOSING CEREMONIES (Awards Show): 6:00pm @ TBD
CLOSING CEREMONIES AFTERPARTY 7:00pm- how long you want to celebrate at TBD
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SUNDAY Drive safe, and we'll see you at our next adventure! ​​
Eligible Water
Interactive Eligible Water Map >>>>>>
(Click here for full size map)
Eligible Core Bodies of Water **​
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​​ LAKES
- Watauga Lake (Bill Dance Signature Lake)
- South Holston Lake
- Boone Lake
- Fort Patrick Henry Lake
RIVERS
- Holston River​
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Downstream launch boundary - McKinneys Shoals Ramp
- North Holston River
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Upstream launch boundary - HWY 58 bridge​
- Middle & South Fork Holston Rivers
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Upstream launch boundary - HWY 58 Bridge
- Watauga River
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Upstream launch boundary - Pioneer Landing Campground
- Doe River
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Upstream launch boundary - Green Bridge Landing
- Nolichucky River
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Downstream launch boundary - Asheville HWY launch
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** plus all creeks entering the rivers or lakes in between launch boundaries.
When scouting (online or in person) track all tributaries upstream from one of the above listed core bodies of water listed above until you hit any of the following man-made obstacles - solid or earthen dam, or road, culvert or pipe etc that you cannot kayak under/over. Any of those points are hard KAS boundaries. However, a "spillway" or "lowhead" type dam is legal in KAS and anglers can fish & access above & below them. They are just "running the river" and are different from "solid or earthen" dams that have water flowing under the dam via a pipe or drain (think neighborhood or farm ponds, private lakes etc) or through larger outflows or turbines on larger public lake dams. If the water above a non-spillway type dam is legal in KAS it will be marked and listed as one of your "core" bodies of water on this page/map. If not, then it is not legal for the event.
Anglers must access "legally" & "publicly." If you find any water, or access, you feel may not be covered by the interactive map, preview video, or rules standards please contact the KAS Tournament Director prior to the event for clarification or risk being DQ'd if it is later deemed to be not eligible. For help determining "public" access reference this GIS Flowchart
EVENT DETAILS
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OFFICIAL PREVIEW VIDEO
Coming Soon!