TKAA COMMUNITY FORUM - Recent Posts http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/ Welcome to the Tidewater Kayak Anglers Association (TKAA) Forum — the premier online community for kayak fishing in Virginia, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay, and the entire Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you're searching for kayak fishing near me, looking for the latest Virginia fishing reports, or wanting to connect with experienced anglers, the TKAA Forum is where local knowledge meets real-world experience. Join a growing network of kayak anglers who share: 🎣 Daily fishing reports in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Bay 📍 Local fishing spots, launch locations, and seasonal patterns 🛶 Kayak rigging setups, gear reviews, and electronics advice 🏆 Tournament discussions, results, and strategy tips 🤝 Meetups, group trips, and local fishing events 🛠️ Buy, sell, and trade kayaks and fishing gear From beginners learning how to fish from a kayak to seasoned anglers chasing tournament wins, TKAA is built to support every level of the sport. en-US Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:49:05 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: How do these tournaments work? https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-54 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:34:47 +0000 Question on signing up on Fishdonkey.  I believe as a TKAA member I get a $25 discount on the entry fee.  I went to sign up on FD and it looks like I need to pay the full $100.  How/when is the member discount applied in the tournament sign up process - or am I confused on this?

 

]]> Zedo https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-54 TKAA News Letter 8/23 http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/tkaa-news-letter-8-23/#post-53 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:32:22 +0000 Good Afternoon, 

We had a fantastic turnout at Oceans East yesterday! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and those who purchased raffle tickets for the Malone Heroes on the Water trailer. If you missed out, no worries — just follow the link to get your raffle ticket. The lucky winner will be announced during the 22nd Annual Kayak Fishing for Charity Banquet on September 26. 

Our next TKAA meeting is scheduled for August 27th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at The Watertable in Virginia Beach, located at 530 Winston Salem Ave, VA Beach, VA 23451. I look forward to seeing everyone there! Remember, we'll be holding a club raffle for all attendees. You must be a member to receive a free raffle ticket, and the winner will be announced at the end of the meeting. Come out for an evening of fun! 

Additionally, on Saturday, August 29th, Jeff Bennett will be hosting an Electric Kayak Seminar from 9 AM to 11 AM at Great Outdoor Provision, located at 1556 Laskin Rd, VA Beach, VA 23451. Jeff recently motorized his kayak and will be sharing his experience and the steps involved. 

Don’t forget — the 22nd Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament is now open for registration on Fish Donkey! The first 50 registrants will receive a Captain’s Bag. Be sure to sign up by August 31st to guarantee your tournament T-shirt. There are only 8 days left to get your shirt! We’re also offering numerous raffles this year, including a Malone Kayak Trailer, How Edition. 

Our vendor lineup includes: Kayak Kushion, VA Living Museum, Yak Power, Dexter Knives, Great Outdoor Provision, Fisherman’s Wharf, Fish Bites, Yak Attack, Temple Fork Outfitters, Malone, Strictly Sailing, USA Kayak Fishing Magazine, Hurricane, Eye King, Suspenz, Mission BBQ, Pro Cure, Collage of Cover, Immersion Research, and more. Additional vendors are coming soon! 

To register, just search TKAA on Fish Donkey. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the events! 

TKAA

]]> Tim Riley http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/tkaa-news-letter-8-23/#post-53 RE: How do these tournaments work? http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-52 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:23:44 +0000 I joined Fish Donkey and realized the rules, etc... are posted on the app for each event.  Thanks.

All the best,

Glenn 

]]> Cajuntec http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-52 RE: How do these tournaments work? http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-50 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0000 Hi Glenn,

Yes, FishDonkey includes a "Practice Entering a Fish" feature that anglers can use to learn how to submit fish before an event starts. It's a great way to become familiar with the app and make sure everything is set up correctly. The tournaments are generally very family-friendly and geared more toward fun and participation rather than the highly competitive, hardcore tournament style of organizations like KBF.

Best regards,

Glenn G

]]> yakfixer757 http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-50 How do these tournaments work? http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-49 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:47:13 +0000 I've seen the newsletters announcing tournaments, but I really don't want to join / pay Fish Donkey just to figure out how these tournaments work so I can determine if I can actually fish them.  Is there a "How to" section regarding how these tournaments work somewhere on this site?  I haven't been able to find it.  Thanks in advance.

All the best,

Glenn

]]> Cajuntec http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/how-do-these-tournaments-work/#post-49 new letter 8/5/26 http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/new-letter-8-5-26/#post-48 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:40 +0000 Good evening,

It's been a little while since the last newsletter went out, and I've really enjoyed seeing posts from all our freshwater anglers. Last weekend, I went out and only managed to catch an oyster toad.

We have several events scheduled for this month. Our next TKAA meeting will be on August 27th from 6 PM to 8 PM at THE WATERTABLE in Virginia Beach, located at 530 Winston Salem Ave, VA Beach, VA 23451. I look forward to seeing everyone there! Remember, we'll be holding a club raffle for all members in attendance. You must be a member to receive a free raffle ticket, and the winner will be announced at the end of the meeting. Come out and enjoy some fun!

Additionally, on Saturday, August 29th, Jeff Bennett will be hosting an electric kayak seminar from 9 AM to 11 AM at GREAT OUTDOOR PROVISION, located at 1556 Laskin Rd, VA Beach, VA 23451. Jeff recently motorized his kayak and will be sharing his experience and the process involved.

Don't forget, the 22nd annual kayak fishing tournament is now open for registration on Fish Donkey! The first 50 people to sign up will receive a captain's bag. Be sure to sign up by August 31st to guarantee your tournament T-shirt. We’re also offering lots of raffles this year, including a Malone Kayak Trailer, How Edition.

To sign up, just search TKAA on Fish Donkey.

See you at the events!

TKAA

]]> Tim Riley http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/new-letter-8-5-26/#post-48 RE: List of Kayak Launch Sites ? https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/list-of-kayak-launch-sites/#post-47 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:42:36 +0000 try using the go paddling app 

]]> Efiedorczyk https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/list-of-kayak-launch-sites/#post-47 TKAA news letter 7/12 http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/tkaa-news-letter-7-12/#post-46 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:26:47 +0000 Good morning TKAA,

It’s been a few weeks since our last newsletter. This summer has been challenging for fishing, especially for redfish. It seems like every 3-5 years, we experience these tough conditions.

To catch everyone up, we recently held the kayak raffle drawings. Congratulations to our winners:
- 3rd place: Melinda Dobson, who won a custom TKAA Carhartt hoodie.
- 2nd place: Patrick Harrington, who took home a TFO inshore rod and reel combo.
- 1st place: Johnny Varner, who won the Hobie PA 14.

A special thanks to Great Outdoor Provision Company and The Fisherman’s Wharf for allowing us to use the WaterTable for the raffle.

We’ve also been running online tournaments on FishDonkey. There are plenty of tournaments published there—simply download the FishDonkey app and search “TKAA.” Our next big event is the 22nd Annual Charity Tournament, scheduled for september 26. The first 50 registrants will receive premium Captain’s Bags. The tournament will be held at The WaterTable in Virginia Beach, a fantastic location close to hotels with a great view of Rudee Inlet. We have lots of prizes this year, including over 20 TFO fishing rods, numerous Yak Attack products, and many more items to raffle off.

In August, we have a couple of in-person events:
- Our quarterly meeting will be on August 27th at 6 PM at The WaterTable. All active members attending will receive a free raffle ticket, and we’ll be raffling off another TFO inshore rod.
- On August 29th at 9:30 AM, Jeff Bennett will host an electric kayak seminar at Great Outdoor Provision Company. Jeff recently motorized his kayak and will discuss the process for adding power propulsion and how to stay legal. Come out and learn more about this exciting upgrade!

Lastly, our online store is now available! Visit (https://home.tkaa.org) to browse great items that ship right to your door.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Tight lines,
Tim Riley, President 

]]> Tim Riley http://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/club-events-demo-days-shows-etc/tkaa-news-letter-7-12/#post-46 RE: List of Kayak Launch Sites ? https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/list-of-kayak-launch-sites/#post-45 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:25:41 +0000 we had one at one time.  it may be outdated and need a face lift 

 

]]> Tim Riley https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/list-of-kayak-launch-sites/#post-45 List of Kayak Launch Sites ? https://tkaa.org/tkaa-forum/general/list-of-kayak-launch-sites/#post-44 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:51 +0000 Hey - Does anyone know where the list of Kayak launch sites is ?  Thank you, Fletcher

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