by Florida Kayak | Oct 28, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Fall fishing is firing off!! Just this week we have had red snapper, yellowtail snapper in about 150′, big mangroves, lane snapper and sailfish reports coming from offshore. The nearshore wreck fishing can’t be beat with solid reports of cobia all week....
by Florida Kayak | Oct 18, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Well, it has been an interesting few weeks for us here on the west coast of Florida. But after Hurricane Milton, we are finally finding some normality. We are now back to our normal hours, we are receiving live bait and have plenty of new fall items arriving daily!!...
by Florida Kayak | Sep 3, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Both inshore and offshore reports have been flowing in this past week. We had gag grouper open in the Gulf of Mexico. American red snapper have been steadily reported as well. Depths for gags will range as there are shallow spots in Tampa bay where trolling can be...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 18, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
The past few weeks have produced some seriously good offshore fishing in our area! With a couple of big offshore tournaments ( Gulfcoast Offshore & Sarasota Slam) we have had good numbers of pelagics being reported. A 432lb as well as a 223lb swordfish caught, big...
by Florida Kayak | Jul 15, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Many think that when the season slows down, the fishing does as well… but I beg to differ!! Offshore reports have been flowing in the past week with mentions of American red snapper from 100′-210′ of water. Big gag grouper around the same depths but...
by Florida Kayak | Jul 4, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
The Gulf of Mexico really came to life this week! Offshore reports are stacked with wahoo, big red snapper at about 200′, scamp and yellowtails as well. Two massive cubera snapper were caught during the Snapper Slapper tournament last week. Monsters! Jumbo...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 24, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Well, we are half way through tarpon season and so far its has been one of the best we’ve seen in years!! Great numbers these last few weeks with some absolute GIANT fish being reported. Beach action has been great primarily in the mornings with passes being hot...
by Florida Kayak | Mar 24, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
The gulf has really come to life these past few weeks. Wahoo have been reported roughly 200′ of water. Mutton snappers from the 120′ range have been cosistent along with red groupers and mangroves. Several scamp were reported this week as well. Kingfish...
by Florida Kayak | Feb 22, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Inshore and nearsore fishing have been the name of the game recently with weather inconsistencies making it tough to get offshore. The nearshore reefs have been very productive on the calmer days with steady reports of mangrove snapper, lane snapper, porgies, and...
by Florida Kayak | Feb 16, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Recent offshore action had been extremely dependent on weather recently. Anglers have been able to get out during short weather windows but have done very well considering! A few wahoo reported last week from roughly 85 mi. Big African Pompano were reported in about...
by Florida Kayak | Jan 30, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Wintertime fishing is in full swing! Some inconsistent weather has made it difficult to get offshore but there have been a few weather windows making it possible. Anglers getting out to the 130-140′ range of water are seeing some very nice red grouper and...
by Florida Kayak | Dec 29, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Well, it has been a minute!! First off.. a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Fishing has been phenomenal this past month in between the windy/weather days. Offshore action right now is looking great with wahoo out past 50mi. Amberjacks on the...
by Florida Kayak | Oct 26, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Fall fishing sure is in FULL SWING!!! This past week has produced some incredible reports from the Gulf of Mexico. Wahoo, red snapper, red grouper, kingfish and cobia reports coming from offshore. Wahoo were around 50 mi out, red snappers were a bit further around...
by Florida Kayak | Sep 18, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Gag grouper have been plentiful around the 100-140′ range. However, they can be caught anywhere from 30-300′. Live pinfish are still the bait of choice and have also been pretty easily attainable on the flats these past couple weeks as well. Red snapper...
by Florida Kayak | Sep 11, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Gag grouper season is off to a fantastic start! Most fish being caught using pinfish in the 130-140′ range along with some solid yellowtail snapper. Roughly 80lb wahoo caught this week by Capt. Tony Fudoli. You may need to venture into the 180-200′ range...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 28, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Offshore fishing remains strong with several wahoo, mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper being reported this past week. Mangrove snapper bite has been fantastic as well on the nearshore wrecks as well as Sarasota Bay. Permit reports have slowed down a bit but should...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 17, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tips and Tricks
Offshore reports have certainly begun to heat back up! A 110lb wahoo was caught this week in 200′ of water on a rigged split tail mullet along with some massive porgy and some large yellowtail snapper! American red snapper season has been extended so be sure to...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 3, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Summertime fishing is certainly in full swing! Offshore reports are staying consistent with a fair amount of red snapper reported, solid scamp, mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper and blackfin tuna. With many gearing up for gag season, we have plenty of pinfish traps...
by Florida Kayak | Jul 2, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Well with tarpon season at full swing for the past few weeks, it has started to slow down just a bit. Still a good amount of fish on the beach and congregating near the passes on the outgoing tides. This weeks moon phase should actually produce a nice push and bite!...
by Florida Kayak | May 21, 2023 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Its is officially Tarpon season!! These past couple weeks have been geat with some large numbers of fish migrating up the coast. The morning bite this past week has been the ticket! Strong outgoing tides can also be very productive in the afternoon as well. Always...
