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The Sticks Live and Team Series

   The Sticks – Nebraska Kayak Anglers
 
🚨🚨It’s tournament week!!!🚨🚨

Our first Live and Team Series event of the 2023 season is this Saturday, April 22nd. The Omaha Metro Classic is a four lake roadrunner where you can select to fish any of the following lakes; Prairie Queen, Walnut Creek, Flanagan or Wehrspann.

The captains meeting will be posted to our Facebook page Wednesday (4/19) evening. As a reminder you will register for the Live and Team Series on TourneyX and then we will be collecting cash in the Cabela’s parking lot (12703 Westport Parkway) Saturday (4/22) from 4;45AM to 5:30AM.

Pre-fishing ends at 4pm, Friday (4/21); that means you MUST be OFF the water by 4pm.

Awards will be held at Select Sail & Sports, LLC located at 4351 S. 89th St, Omaha, NE 68127 and will begin at 4:00PM. The store will be open so feel free to browse their selection of kayaks and gear while there and don’t forget to mention your Sticks membership for a discount!

We will have your membership shirts, hats for those who have purchased and give-a-ways from our sponsors. As always, Mike and Dawn at Select Sail have stepped up again and are providing additional prize packs for first, second and third.

First place will receive cash, a custom jig box from LS_Lures and the prize pack from Select Sail.

The big bass winner will receive the 2023 Traveling Big Bass rod from Fish365 Custom Rods and an additional $100 from Wilson Electric Inc. You must pay the $5 big bass fee in order to be eligible to win.

We want to thank all our sponsors for their support in making this the best kayak series in Nebraska. Select Sail & Sports, LLC, Ice Hole Power , Omnia Fishing , Hobie Eyewear , Twisted Thunder Fireworks , Robohawk Outdoors and YakAttack

Registration links are below:
Live Series –>https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/2023-live-series-hash-1-omaha-metro-classic
Team Series –>https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/2023-team-series-hash-1-omaha-metro-classic

For anyone that is new or needs a refresher; please review our rules post in the event links below or at www.thesticksne.com. Reach out to any director or email us at thesticks.ne@gmail.com with any questions.

The Sticks 2022 Anlger of the Year

The 2022 season is a wrap. We had another awesome season with some great fishing. This was also the tightest AOY and ROY races we’ve ever had with both being decided by one point.

Kevin Workman came out on top after the Championship claiming the Select Sail & Sports, LLC Angler of the Year title and taking home a new 2022 Hobie Outback.

Kolt Volker came in 2nd taking home a Hobie inflatable life jacket and kayak kushion.

Andy Moore claimed 3rd with his impressive two day event claiming a Hobie vantage seat bag and kayak kushion

Congrats to all on an impressive season.

Kevin Workman – AOY 1st Place
Kolt Volker – AOY 2nd Place
Andy Moore – AOY 3rd Place

Angler of the year Final!

The Sticks – Nebraska Kayak Anglers

Your 2021 Select Sail & Sports, LLC Angler of the Year goes to James Francis! James had an amazing year and was the most consistent angler out there. James walked away with the title and a brand new Hobie 360 Pro Angler. Congrats on a great season and enjoy your new ride! Battling back and forth with James all year was Kevin Workman who came in as Runner-up earning him a Hobie H-crate and lifejacket courtesy of Wilson Electric Inc.. Kevin also won the title of “Sportsman of the Year” giving him a spot at The All American Kayak Classic. Congrats Kevin! Rounding out the top 3 spots Chris Longshore! Chris from day 1 has been a force to reckon with. His efforts earned him the 3rd spot in Angler of the Year and a new Hobie lifejacket. Congrats again on another solid year! Big thanks to Select Sail & Sports, LLC and Wilson Electric Inc. for their support of the club and the Angler of the Year program!

Ike Is Here!

Hobie’s Hot Release straight from ICAST ? the Mirage Pro Angler 14 360 Mike Iaconelli Edition!

Equipped with the award-winning MirageDrive 360 with Kick-Up Fin Technology for unmatched power and total control on the water. This eye-catching fishing kayak is heating up the summer, detonating in Ike’s signature firecracker red with Hobie’s custom camo. Outfitted with all the rigging features of Hobie fishing kayaks for optimal performance. H-Rail for unlimited accessory rigging, Guardian Retractable Transducer Shield for fishfinder protection, and a variety of storage options for all your rod setups, deliver a best-in-class experience. 

Find out more here:

hobie.com/kayaks/Ike-mirage-pro-angler-14-360/

When something this hot drops, you know it’s going to go fast. Limited run available in 2021.