Why do Anglers Love Kayak Fishing
Anglers love kayak fishing for many reasons. It’s easy to do, it’s portable, it’s fun, and compared to power boat options, it’s relatively inexpensive. The list can keep going though. Kayak fishing brings anglers closer to nature. When you’re in a kayak, you’re so close to the water. Yes you can stand with one, allowing […]
What Are the Benefits of a Kayak With Pedals?
There are so many benefits of a kayak with pedals, the main one being that your hands are free to do other things. Using pedals instead of paddles allows us to use our legs for propulsion, which are much stronger than our arms anyway, allowing us to travel further, faster. As mentioned above, the main […]
3 Most Common Types of Fishing Kayaks
Not all kayaks are created the same. Indeed not for the same purpose. Fishing kayaks are in their own category. Fishing kayaks are designed with stability as well as navigability in mind. The right kind of fishing kayak for you will depend on what type of fishing you plan to engage in, as well as […]
3 Key Sarasota Kayak Fishing Tips
Kayak fishing is gaining more and more popularity as fishing aficionados embrace the benefits of fishing from a kayak. We at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports have made our love of casting out from a kayak no secret. With that in mind, we put together a list of 3 key kayak fishing tips for our readers to […]
Red Tide News and Deals
The media loves a negative story. Nothing keeps an audience tuned in and tense like fear. The recent red tide conditions in Florida are no exception to this rule. Falsehoods and truths both understated and overblown abound news channel by news channel. Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports strives to keep our audience as informed with facts as […]
Lake Okeechobee’s Toxic Algae Blooms
Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida. It is one of the oldest landmarks that has provided Florida residents and visitors alike with numerous outdoor activities including fishing, boating and trail hiking. This wonderful natural watershed is in dire straits due to a reoccurring toxic algae bloom problem. The causes of this toxic […]
Annual Economy Tackle Garage Sale
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports would like to invite you to a one of kind event this Saturday and Sunday. Our Annual Economy Tackle Garage Sale is bigger than ever this year with 50% or more off much valued gear like tackle, snorkel, clothing, kayak accessories, marine and more! We at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports know the value […]
Economy Tackle – Dolphin Paddlesports Reviews
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports has been servicing the Sarasota area since 1948, that’s 69 years going on 70! But more often than not, the longevity of a business is not the proof of its service. Few opinions are more solid than past clients. We at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports pride ourselves in having the highest quality service […]
Winter Fishing Tips in Florida
It’s that time of the year where we in Florida welcome our northern neighbors to our lovely state. Some of those visitors take this opportunity to hit the water for some fun activities including fishing. Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports has some winter fishing tips not only for visitors but for regular Florida residents as well. Winter […]
Hobie Kayak Difference
The Hobie, Humble Beginings: There are few kayak companies as dedicated as Hobie. Established in 1950 by Hobie Alter, the company originated in his parents’ garage, where he began making surfboards before the brand grew significantly. Driven by a work-hard, play-hard mentality, it developed designs that captured the joy of surfing and shared that experience […]