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"New River Revival" Presented by Bonafide

   May 15-16, Pulaski, VA
   Awards @ Pulaski Theater

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Kick off spring in the Blue Ridge as KAS heads to Pulaski County, Virginia for the New River Revival -an event centered around one of the most legendary waterways on Earth. The New River is famously considered the second-oldest river in the world, carving through ancient Appalachian ridges to create a fishery unlike anything else on the KAS trail. Within minutes of town, anglers can launch into miles of world-class smallmouth water, deep ledges, rocky shoals, quiet backwaters, and the expansive New River impoundments - Claytor Lake and New River below the dam - all known for producing trophy bronzebacks.


While you're here, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Southwest Virginia. Explore Claytor Lake State Park, a prime spot for paddling families and shoreline hangouts. Hike the New River Trail State Park, a rail-trail that winds for 57 scenic miles along the river. Or venture into the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands for waterfalls, mountain overlooks, and cozy small towns worth a stop between pre-fishing missions.


Pulaski County itself brings a friendly mountain-town feel with local coffee shops, breweries, outfitters, and easy access to everything you’ll need for tournament week. Whether you're grabbing a bite downtown, stretching your legs on Draper Mountain trails, or stocking up on gear at nearby shops, the whole region is built for authentic Appalachian adventure.


Our Closing Ceremony Festival - complete with food, music, games, Toyota truck displays - will be held at the historic Pulaski Theater, with the final Awards Ceremony inside to relive the weekend’s GoPro highlights and crown our winners!


Let the New River Revival begin.

EVENT DETAILS

Important event information

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*(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

TOURNAMENT DATES:   May 15-16                                                                                                                     Official New River Revival kayak sponsor

TOURNAMENT WEEK:  May 10-16

HOST: Pulaski County, VA -https://www.playpulaskiva.com/

RIVER/LAKES: See "eligible water section" below

REGISTRATION/DIVISIONS: Scoring by TourneyX via                                                                      

  • Individual Angler Division presented by KastKing  {}  $150 per angler {} Learn More  {} REGISTER 

  • Torqeedo Team Division (2-Man) {}  $150 per team ($75 an angler) {} Learn More  {} REGISTER                        

  • REBEL Live-Flex Micro Bag division {} $25 per angler {} 5 Smallest bass {} Learn More {}  REGISTER

  • High School (youth 18 & under) {} 50% off individual registration  {} 18 & under {}  Learn More {} REGISTER

  • College Anglers (currently enrolled ) {} 25% off individual registration {}  Contact TD for discount code

OTHER WAYS TO WIN/ENTER: 

  • KAS Sponsor's Contingency Bonuses: LEARN MORE

  • Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series (Sunday only tournament): REGISTER​

  • GoPro's "Angler's Cut" : $500 + a New GoPro & Premium Plus Subscription ($1000 total value) - More info

  • Chinook Century Belt:  All anglers who catch 100+ inches

  • AFTCO "Bank Bag Cleanup": Anglers who pick up the most, or most unique trash items while on the water win gift card/s to AFTCO

  • Raffle Kayak/s or items: Proceeds going towards our supporting ACA Kayak Fishing Scholarships to save kayak angler lives     

  • Day 2 Darkhorse: presented by, who else, Darkhorse Tackle: Angler who jumps the most places from Day 1 to Day 2 

  • Top High School (youth 18 and under): Awarded on stage trophy & sponsor prize packages (may vary). Angler also eligible for Individual Division cash/prizes

  • Top Lady Angler presented by the Women's Fishing Federation​​

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DATES & SCHEDULE

All times EST

*(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 2/25  

OFFICIAL PREVIEW SHOW - LIVE on the KAS YouTube channel & Facebook pages. 

REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY OPENS - First 50 anglers to register for the Individual Angler Division receive $100 KAS Sponsors Gift Bag at check-in

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FRIDAY 5/1  

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 5/13 

WEDNESDAY WELCOME DINNER (Optional for those already in town) - 6:30-8:00pm @ Draper Merc Cafe 

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 THURSDAY 5/14 

PRE-FISHING ENDS - 5:00pm - Anglers must be off the water

OPENING CEREMONIES (check-in, registration, food, games, food etc) - 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Great Wilderness Brewing Company

REGISTRATION ENDS - 8:00pm (check-in with Tournament Director if you cannot make it) 

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 FRIDAY 5/15 

"BASS U BRUNCH" presented by the Native Fish Coalition (breakfast food, seminars & fellowship) 

9:30am-11:30am @ Claytor Lake State Park (Shelter 1)  REGISTER NOW 

  • 9:30am - Food is served

  • 10:15am - Seminars begin

  • GUEST SPEAKER #1: Jeff Little - "On-water kayak fishing demonstration, "Boat positioning, safety and re-entry"

  • Native Fish Coalition Speaker - "

  • 11:30am - Bass U Brunch ends, ID code given out

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TOURNAMENT DAY 1, AFTERNOON SESH

  • LAUNCH: @ 2:30pm 

  • LINES IN: @ 3:00pm 

  • LINES OUT: @ 7:30pm on Eligible Waters 

  • FISH PHOTO DEADLINE: @ 9:15pm 

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 SATURDAY 5/16 

TOURNAMENT DAY 2

  • LAUNCH: @ 6:00am 

  • LINES IN: @ 6:15am 

  • LINES OUT: @ 3:00pm on Eligible Waters 

  • FISH PHOTO DEADLINE: 4:15pm 

CLOSING CEREMONY MEET UP (Yard Games, Kayak Demos, Food etc): 3:00-5:30pm at Pulaski Theater

CLOSING CEREMONIES (Awards Show): 6:00pm @ Pulaski Theater 

CLOSING CEREMONIES AFTERPARTY 7:00pm- how long you want to celebrate at Great Wilderness Brewing Company

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 SUNDAY 5/17   Drive safe, and we'll see you at our next adventure! â€‹â€‹

ELIGIBLE WATER MAP

Map of all "core" bodies of water anglers can use to begin their search!

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Interactive Eligible Water Map >>>>>>
                                         (Click here for full size map)
 
 Eligible Core Bodies of Water **
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         LAKES

 Claytor {} Hogan {} Gatewood​​

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​​              RIVERS

 New River (upper & lower) {} Little River

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** including all free flowing canals, creeks & rivers feeding in. When scouting (online or in person) track all tributaries upstream from one of the 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
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OFFICIAL PREVIEW VIDEO

                LIVE on 2/25 

Purple Curtain

                LIVE on 2/25 

© 2023 Kayak Adventure Series

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