Paddlecraft Blog at Florida Sportsman

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  • Mark Naumovitz started his fishing career in Maine as a young boy and has moved on to the new pristine and beautiful environment of Florida for several years now. Mark is a competitive tournament angler and also just enjoys being out on the water. He loves to share what he has learned so you too, can grow in the clean sport of fishing in God's beautiful waters.
My buddy Aaron going out on his first night trip.

Setting Up Your Kayak Anchor (Part II)

Installing a trolley anchor kit will help you situate yourself in the position you need to be, in order to make that perfect cast.

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Ready, Set, Start Your…Paddles!?

Florida Sportsman Blogger Mark Naumovitz introduces the 2012 Florida Sportsman Kayak Challenge.

Dad with one of our tournament trout.

The Bash was a Smash!

  As soon as I heard Florida Sportsman was putting on a benefit fishing tournament I couldn’t wait to hear…»

Underwater shot of a folding 3 pound anchor

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.

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.

This overslot red made my day, slurping up a 425 shrimp.

My 2012 DOA Tournament Experience

Before I could blink an eye, this year’s D.O.A. paddlers’ tournament came and went, and what another close finish! Any…»

Kon Tiki is the name of zoffinger's fishing kayak

Poor Man’s Fishing Kayak

Have you ever had those times when you go on YouTube for one purpose in mind, to watch the video, then get on with more productive activities?

All the necessary pieces to install a rudder kit.

Using a Foot Controlled Rudder

Consider installing a foot rudder system if your kayak has problems turning sharply, drift fishing, or tracking in windy days or fast currents.

The Angler's for Awareness event wouldn't be possible without the hard work from the families that put it on.

Fishing for a Cause

Good turnout for the Anglers for Awareness tournament, held to support and raise money to benefit Dandy-Walker Syndrome research.

Mom snapped this picture of me loading up the kayaks for a great day on the water.

How Do Busy People Relax? Go Kayaking!

I was privileged enough to recently have my mom and aunt visit at the same time and catch up a…»

A do-it-yourself kayak cart. Versatile and moderately affordable.

Homemade Kayak Cart

  For those of you that have to travel a distance from your vehicle to your launch point, you know…»

Danny & I with one of many double hookups in the trout hole.

Bittersweet Goodbye and Double Hookups

Recently my good friend Danny Cabo had a promising opportunity to move to North Florida. This was unfortunate because we…»

Coleman cooler is a versatile cooler at a reasonable cost for kayak fishermen looking to keep a fed fish for dinner.

Curse of the Cooler

When I leave the cooler home, I catch fish. When it comes with, no fish. The fish, they know, I tell ya!

Two striped bass for the kayak.

Where It All Started

Mark Naumovitz is a graphic artist at Florida Sportsman magazine. Mark has been an avid kayak angler since growing up…»