OKA Event #7 at Lake McMurtry Preview

Its hard to believe that the kayak fishing schedule is winding down and nearing the end to the regular season. Anglers from all over the state will make the drive to north central Oklahoma to test their knowledge and skill on late summer largemouth bass. Many questions concerning the AOY and NOY races will become more apparent and hopefully answered. Will Jason Ray hold on to the top AOY spot? Who will establish themselves as the Newcomer of the Year? How can one climb the standings and secure a top 40 spot for a State Championship qualification? Make sure to sign up, because you wont want to miss this one.

Lake McMurty has 1,155 aces with 28 miles of shoreline. The lake which is west of Stillwater has many hiking, and biking trails for the outdoor enthusiast. McMurtry also boasts great electric and primititve sites that can be reserved through the following link: https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/reservations.html. As for the fishing of McMurtry the lake has rock banks, buck brush, and long coves for the shallow water bite. However, the main factor for this tournament will be finding the offshore structure for those summer bass.

This tournament will be the first time the OKA has visited Lake McMurty. The awards will begin promptly at 3:30PM at the Smokey Pokey Bar and Grill. Door prizes, cash prizes, plaques, and fish stories will be in abundance at The Smokey Pokey! Hope to see you there and Tight Lines!

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