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Fishing Report-Friday February 13, 2026

The weather has been slightly more consistent this week and it’s finally starting to warm up out there! Off shore/nearshore reports are starting to trickle back in. We had wahoo reported earlier in the week about 50 mi out. Red grouper, mangrove snapper and lane snapper have been pretty steady

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Why Local Kayak Shops Matter More Than Buying Online

If you are shopping for a kayak, it can be tempting to click “add to cart” and have one delivered straight to your driveway. Online shopping is quick and convenient, and for many people, it feels like the easiest way to get started. While ordering online can work in some

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Growth on the Brink:Development Pressures Near Sarasota and Tampa Bay

Over the years, Sarasota has experienced significant change. Many debates have arisen over its growth—from taller high-rises in downtown Sarasota to the size and scale of hotels permitted on Siesta Key. It raises an important question: when does growth become too much? Now, a new development pre-liminary proposal has surfaced.

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Fishing Report-Friday January 30, 2026

Well, this is it! Wintertime fishing at its finest. These past couple weeks we have seen a bit of inconsistent weather and high winds. This makes it tough to get offshore, but if you have the boat it can still be productive. Red grouper are being caught in about 100′.

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1 Day Flash Kayak Sale & Kayak Seminar 12.13.2025

Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports will have both a sale and seminar on December 13th, 2025. Flash Sale:10% Off Lightweight Kayaks, Hurricane & Eddyline The sale will last for ONE day only and apply to the well known lightweight kayaks- Hurricane and Eddyline. Only boats that are in stock, will have a

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UPDATED – Fall Kayak Demo and Fishing Seminar

We will be hosting a FREE Kayak Demo Day and Kayak Fishing Seminar at the end of November 2025! Thinking about buying a kayak for someone special this Christmas? Wanting to get into kayak fishing yourself? This weekend will be all about kayaking and kayak fishing. Come try our large

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Summer’s Trending Color for Kayaks and Kayak Accessories

Mint is summer’s color. From boats to totes, it’s a refreshing hue. Check out the trending color in these kayaks and kayak accessories:   Hurricane Kayaks just released their mint-colored boats that include the Osprey 109 and Osprey 120, the Prima 110 and Prima 125, the Santee 116 and the

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UPCOMING EVENT!!

PENN MEET & GREET! Thursday May 22nd from 4-7pm we will be holding an in store meet & greet with director and brand development manager for all PENN products. We will also have Captain Geoff Page and Ron Houston here with The Florida Insider Fishing Report. We will have giveaways

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