OKA Event #8 at Lake Tenkiller Presented by Nabatak Outdoors Preview

Well, just like that here we are at the end of the 2020 season for the Oklahoma Kayak Anglers. What a season it has been, the season has winded its way through covid, social unrest, cancellations, as well as lakes big and small but one thing has remained constant. That constant is the determination and camaraderie of OKA anglers. Anglers showed up in droves to compete with each other as friends and competitors alike. Moreover, anglers set records in attendance, limits, fish caught, and overall payouts. With this said, there is one more regular season tournament that will set the stage for the coming postseason. OKA Event #8 at Lake Tenkiller Presented by Nabatak Outdoors Inc.

Lake Tenkiller is a 12,900 acre reservoir in northeastern, Oklahoma. Tenkiller was impounded for flood control, and hydroelectric power by harnessing the power of its main inflow the Illinois river. Both the river and the lake are in the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains arguably the prettiest and most visited part of Oklahoma. Additionally, Tenkiller is mostly a highland reservoir with clear water, rock bluffs and rocky banks lined with buck brush. Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, and the ole largy will all be huge players in this early fall event.

Anglers competing in this tournament may launch from any public access from US - 62 Bridge on the Illinois River down to the Dam. This is a large playing field giving an expected large angling field space and areas all to themselves. The big question is: How many inches will it take to win this tournament? 75" or close to the 90" line? The OKA visited Tenkiller back in April of 2018 with angler Tou Vue taking the top spot with 87.25", and Big Bass being won by Josh Dewberry with a 20.25". 27 anglers caught a limit for that event with 27th place having 63.25".

The title sponsor for OKA Event #8 is Nabatak Outdoors Inc. in Claremore, Oklahoma. Nabatak sells everything bass fishing related as well as live bait. They service anglers who are heading out east on Highway 20 and have donated many prizes for this tournament to be raffled out to anglers present at the awards beginning at 3:30 PM. Hope to see you there and tight lines!

Josh Dewberry's Big Bass

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