Paddling


Redfish Homosassa

Kayak Bar-Hopping

There are no overpriced drinks, no shaky sound systems, no shallow conversations. But when inshore anglers long for entertainment seasoned with diversity, many turn to bar-hopping.

Winning anglers at Ruskin: Robert Buda (L), Drew Mixon (LC), Doug Schallmoser (RC), and Micha Mixon(R).

Winners of the IFA Kayak Event at Ruskin

Doug Schallmoser, of Cape Coral, caught a redfish and speckled seatrout that measured a combined 52.50 inches in length to win the IFA Kayak tournament in Ruskin.

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Grundens Safety Knife

One of the most vital tools needed on a kayak, especially while fishing off the beaches, is a safety knife.

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Blackfin on a Kayak

Florida Sportsman member NELBAG caught this 32 pound blackfin tuna while vertical jigging offshore of Boynton Beach Inlet.

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Snook Fishing Snook Islands

Florida Sportsman member PalmBeachPete went in search of snook at Snook Islands near Lake Worth. He details how to catch fish at night from a kayak.

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Setting Up Your Kayak Anchor

There are many ways to go about setting up your anchor system. The following info should help when fishing deeper water or dealing with current.

Jenna Helfferich, of Oak Hill, landed this Mosquito Lagoon redfish measuring 22 inches.

Lighten Up on the Lagoon

Paddle, pole or troll your way to world-class flats fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon before it’s too late. Heighten pressure from reckless boaters may trample a once-glorious seagrass estuary.

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DriSuit Endurance

DriSuit endurance iPhone waterproof protective cases claim to be the FIRST completely sealed cover that allows both in and out of water use in any kind of weather.

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Spoon Feeding Redfish

Spoon feeding has never been so easy. These kayakers hit the northern Banana River No Motor Zone near Merritt Island, Florida for redfish and seatrout.

Nice redfish, but look at the size of its tail compared to the body!

Sight Fishing Snook and Redfish

There are not many chances to sight-fish when the wind is howling and the waves are tumbling, especially from a kayak. But if you can find a secluded area, with clear water, you still have a chance.

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Spoil Island Camping and Fishing

We’d beached the kayaks on the Indian River Lagoon spoil island half an hour earlier. We agreed—at least I agreed—that the kids would set up the tent while I built a fire and got lunch started.

Learn about outfitting Ocean Kayaks and other rides at a popular shop near the Indian River Lagoon.

Kayak Weekend Seminar in Stuart

There will be experts from the Ocean Kayak Fishing Team, DOA Lures and the kayak diving/spearfishing community giving lectures and answering questions about the fast-growing sport.

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Wiley X Sunglasses Zen

With Wiley X’s striking Gloss Black frame matched with distinctive Bronze Flash lenses, the WX Zen model stands out from the crowd.