LOWRANCE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2024 – Clarendon SC

November 8, 2024

Message regarding Tournament : LOWRANCE Hobie BOS Tournament of Champions Santee Cooper Lakes 2024
Director : Hobie Cat Company II LLC
Director Email : bos@hobie.com

Attention Anglers!

I will not be sending out individual invite to the awards to placing anglers.  All anglers are invited and expected back to wrap this event up!

See everyone at the HQ around 5!

Thanks

AJ

Thanks,
Hobie Cat Company II LLC,
Tournament Director
bos@hobie.com
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November 7, 2024

Message regarding Tournament : LOWRANCE Hobie BOS Tournament of Champions Santee Cooper Lakes 2024
Director : Hobie Cat Company II LLC
Director Email : bos@hobie.com

Anglers!

You all grinded hard today and many anglers put themselves right back in the hunt for cashing a check and getting into the AOY prize hunt!  We hope that you all are able to stay and fish and enjoy the awards, pizza dinner, and wrap up of this event and season tomorrow back at the HQ.

We will try to have Pizza there by 5 and will go live as soon as results for the event and AOY are tallied, and all anglers are there. Bring your own beverage if you want anything in addition to water.

Please continue to be aware of conditions and how that may impact your photos.  Dry lenses make better pictures!  Make sure your 3 Digit ID is updated for Day 3 and very clear in all pictures.  LF1 must be in the picture.  LF1.

All logistics are the same for tomorrow and published.

Remember what you are representing.  Remember that no matter how your event has gone, you still have a chance to catch a PB, and win the Big bass of the day for cash and prizes. Remember that there are 100″+ limits swimming nearby! Most importantly remember to have fun!

It has been an absolute privilege to get to be your TD for 6 seasons of the BOS! Steve, I, and everyone that has been part of this ride greatly appreciates your support.  While next season isn’t as certain now as its been at this point in years past, it doesn’t take away from what this was, what it is and what it could be in the future.

Thank you all again!  Have fun, be safe, and tight lines!!!

Thanks,
Hobie Cat Company II LLC,
Tournament Director

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November 6, 2024

Message regarding Tournament : LOWRANCE Hobie BOS Tournament of Champions Santee Cooper Lakes 2024
Director : Hobie Cat Company II LLC

Hello Anglers!

We had pretty awesome weather for Day 1 of the TOC and many of you all took advantage of it.  Please be weather aware tomorrow on the water as a front that could bring heavy rain, some wind and potential storms moves into the area.

For some of you this is your first 3-day event.  I know its easy to look at the leaderboard and feel behind, but with 2 more full days, anything can happen, especially on a lake where getting 100″ or more is a real possibility.  Remember there is a lot at stake for AOY and many anglers that could finish in-front of you might not be in the hunt, and as things sit there could be big shakeups in the final standings.

There is also $500 and a Lowrance unit prize each day for big bass!  Congrats to Phillip Wyatt for his 23.50″ in a day full of BIG bass!

Pictures and submissions were great today.  Please keep your cameras dry and your IDs clearly visible as you deal with the conditions.  You will write C3C on your Day 2 ID for your pictures to be eligible.  I have to see C3C!

Reminder we encourage everyone to come back on Friday night and get your 2024 TOC Cup from Engel Coolers!  We also will have Pizza and a good time celebrating the top anglers and this season as a whole.

All times and logistics remain the same for tomorrow!  Safety and sportsmanship first! Thank you all again for everything and we can’t wait to see how you overcome conditions on Day 2!!!

Thanks,
Hobie Cat Company II LLC,
Tournament Director
bos@hobie.com

November 4th

CC: Need to Know

Message regarding Tournament : LOWRANCE Hobie BOS Tournament of Champions Santee Cooper Lakes 2024
Director : Hobie Cat Company II LLC

TOC Anglers-

Sorry for the late note!  It was my long travel day in.

Tuesday is the last day of practice for the TOC.  Anglers must be off the water completely by 4pm.

We will start checking boards and passing out IDs for all 3 days at 6pm.  We will also be serving dinner starting at 6. Get your board checked, IDs, and a plate and enjoy yourself!  We will have some recognition and a meeting shortly after dinner.

Event Headquarters-  Weldon Gymnasium:  7 Maple St Manning SC 29102  – You will enter through the side doors.

Family/ travel partners are more than welcome to attend!

A few final day notes-

– I have added a public pay launch at Marker 79 Marina to the map.

–  Carolina King has acknowledged they will allow our anglers to launch before they open at 7.  They have also said a paid pass displayed from the week will suffice for any and all days that facility is used.

– Off limits areas- Anglers need to be aware and responsible of the areas they are fishing and their legality.  The resources for what is off limits and when are the same for all of us.  If you are not sure about your area, please check on it through published and on-water markings.  The verbiage of each area is key.

There are areas that are off limits to hunting, land access and to be in during certain hunting seasons. Many of those still accommodate angling and on water access.  Simply if you area allowed to be in and fish in an area, you can fish there within this event.

If an area specifically says and is marked No fishing during a time period that we are in, you can’t fish in that area.

Angler responsibility and accountability is always very important. Please understand these restrictions are not mine, nor do I immediately have every answer on them, but if you have a question that you can not find the answer to, let me know!

Good Luck and we can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

Thanks,
Hobie Cat Company II LLC,
Tournament Director
bos@hobie.com

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Sunday November 3rd @ 5:49 EST

Message regarding Tournament : LOWRANCE Hobie BOS Tournament of Champions Santee Cooper Lakes 2024
Director : Hobie Cat Company II LLC

TOC Anglers,

Hope travels and prefishing are going well!  Appreciate those of you that have been posting and sharing things so far!

We will be traveling hard to get there tomorrow!

A couple notes concerning Off Limits areas:

– I want to apologize for it not being more clear, but the event waters are Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie accessible through the published public launches.  We will not be allowing locking in this event.  I’m sorry for any inconvenience.

– This series has a rule that you cannot fish in any areas marked off limits/ no fishing, etc..  With that, there are seasonal restrictions to some specific areas that are to be honored.  It is my understanding these are marked on the water and at some ramps.  They are also published online and there is an active thread on the BOS page with graphics and more info.

The following PDF shows and lists the specific areas that are off limits clearly as well.

https://npshistory.com/brochures/nwr/santee-fishing-2020.pdf

Thanks all!  Appreciate the communication!

Thanks,
Hobie Cat Company II LLC,
Tournament Director
bos@hobie.com

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TOC Practice Period!

Anglers!

Tomorrow starts the OFFICAL Practice period for the Hobie BOS Lowrance Tournament of Champions!!!  You have all worked hard all year to get to this point and it all comes down to this week!  Our staff will not be arriving until later on Monday.  But I am available to answer questions, update ramps (From your communication), and help in any other way.  Please either email me at BOS@hobie.com , here, or use my cell phone number 859-351-3617.  Facebook messenger is the worst place to reach me.

• All event details remain within the TourneyX page.
• We do not have rules against sharing the water with non-competitors.  This event has often been an opportunity for family/ friends to enjoy the waters and spectate.  However, the communication expectations remain the same. You all can simply not solicit information about the water way in any capacity to anyone outside of the event anglers.  If there is any issues that arise from this, please communicate and we will handle asap.
• Please stay, shop, eat in Clarendon Co/ Manning as much as possible.  They are our host and want to see and hear about the kayak anglers there all week.  That’s huge for us and this community.
• These are the only lakes we’ve ever cancelled a day before.  We will do everything we can to not cancel days, but angler safety is our priority.  Weather forecasts look favorable at this time, but wind can always crank up and change as fronts push this time of year.  It is your responsibility as top anglers to be aware of all conditions, coming weather, safer launches, etc to keep you safe during practice and comp days.  Please be smart!
• You are allowed to communicate with fellow anglers in this event if desired. You are not required to communicate with someone if you don’t want to.
• I will be communicating one more time via these emails on Monday evening.  That will be your final note to prepare you for your last day of practice and the mandatory banquet on Tuesday night at Weldon Gym; 7 Maple St Manning SC 29102.
• Time Changes on Saturday night.  Please be aware of the published times due to that change.
• Please remember to post your travels, experiences, hype, etc.  This is the most exclusive, highest paying event in our sport. You’ve earned it.  Rally your family, friends, clubs, fans around you and we will do our best to showcase you within this event!
• If you need gear, maintenance, etc it is BEST to do so before you arrive.  We will have limited Hobie only parts arriving late Monday.  There are kayak dealers between 60-90 minutes away, but they may be limited in their offerings. Be prepared.

Thank you all again for an incredible season.  Let’s put a bow on this one the right way!

AJ

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The Tournament of Champions is the most exclusive and premier Championship in Kayak Fishing.

2019 Champion – Jody Queen – Lake Quachita

2020 Champion – Ryan Lambert – Tennessee River

2021 Champion – Kristine Fischer- Lake Eufaula

2022 Champion – Brain Nelli – Lake Caddo

2023 Champion – Brady Storrs- Lake Chickamauga

2024 Champion – ????? – Santee Cooper

The Ultimate Championship in Kayak fishing heads to Clarendon County, SC and the famed Santee Cooper Lakes!!!

65 of the best anglers in our series will converge onto Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie out of Clarendon County, SC for the highest prize in Kayak Fishing.  $62,000 will be paid out to the top 15 and Yakgear Big Bass!

In Addition, this will be the final event for the Angler of the Year race.  An anglers best 3 open events and their TOC finish will count for their final score as we crown our winner and award prizes down through the ranks.

1st Place- $5,000 and a Hobie mirage Lynx

2nd Place- $3,000 and prizes

3rd Place- $2,000 and prizes

We really hope all our anglers stay with us in Clarendon County to help show support for the community that is supporting us for this week.  There are ample hotels and lodging in the area!

https://clarendoncounty.com/destination-clarendon/

Event Headquarters:  Clarendon County.  Official HQ will be announced as soon as available.

Timeline and event rules and expectations:

September 29th- Anglers receive their invitations.

Oct 1st- All portions of Santee Cooper Lakes are considered off limits.  Anglers can not solicit, pay or barter for information through the end of the event.  Only publicly available information, available to all, can be gathered during this window.  Anglers are allowed to communicate to other anglers committed to the event.

Oct 4th- Anglers must commit or decline their invitation. Declined invitations will allow for the next angler in the AOY ranks until all 65 spots are filled.  Waitlist anglers will have 24 hours to commit.

Oct 23rd- All anglers committed and fishing the TOC must be paid at this time.  Any angler that has not paid by the 23rd, will lose their spot.  Anglers on the waitlist will have 24 hours to commit and pay.

Nov 2nd- Practice period starts!  Anglers are now allowed to get on the water in tournament legal vessels.  Dual motors are allowed for practice only.  Anglers are only allowed to communicate about fishing, locations and strategies amongst themselves.  No solicitation allowed during practice through the event.

Nov 5th- Practice ends at 4pm.  Completely off the water.

Angler recognition banquet, Board check and ID distribution will begin at 6pm.  Food will begin being served by 6pm.

Nov 6th- 8th Event Days

Launch- 6am

First Cast- 6:30am

Photo Time Stamp Deadline/ Fishing Ends- 3:00:59

Submission Deadline- 3:30.

Nov 6th- 7th: Nightly live announcements and ID distribution- 6pm

Nov 8th- Awards banquet will begin at 5pm.

Anglers are expected to launch and land from a published ramp within this list/ map.  If an angler finds any of these ramps to be unsafe, closed, no longer public or in any way unusable, they are to communicate that with the TD.  If there are ramps an angler confirms as public and not just for the event, they can also share that with the TD, who then would consider adding it to the list.

Not all facilities times coincide with event hours.  A facility isn’t considered public until it is available for all.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=17pcX5zqMh_WD5pw5ocTg-28BD5sZhwk&usp=sharing

All anglers are expected to have a South Carolina Fishing License for the entirety of their fishing trip.