by Florida Kayak | Oct 22, 2025 | Community, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Need help with kayak repairs? Whether looking for parts on a Do-It-Yourself project or professional kayak repair service, we can help! 🔧Our Services Include (But Are Not Limited To): ✅ ABS Plastic Welding & Epoxy Repairs – Expert fixes of cracks, holes, and...
by Florida Kayak | Jul 5, 2025 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
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...
by floridakayak | Dec 14, 2023 | Community, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
As winter blankets much of the northern hemisphere in a frosty embrace, kayaking enthusiasts in South Florida are gearing up for a unique and exhilarating experience on the water. While the rest of the country may be bundling up and retreating indoors, adventurous...
by floridakayak | Feb 23, 2023 | Community, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
There’s no BAD time to go kayaking really, you just have to pay attention to the weather during certain times of the year. Well all the time actually. But the best time to go kayaking in Florida is actually right now, during the Winter. Between late October and early...
by floridakayak | Jan 17, 2023 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Hobie keeps reinventing themselves over and over again. They are innovative and revolutionary in both their design and their craftsmanship. This is why people buy Hobie Kayaks, and why they buy them again. Hobie’s features are unmatchable as well, and they just...
by floridakayak | Sep 16, 2022 | Fishing / Tackle, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
If you’ve never been kayak fishing in saltwater, then this post is for you! You might be the best saltwater angler in Sarasota, but kayak fishing is a whole other type of fishing! There are tips and tricks to it, and it even the most advanced fishermen hop into a...
by floridakayak | Sep 14, 2021 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Kayak Fishing is such a popular sport. The kayaks are becoming increasingly more advanced each time a new one comes out. The fishing gear available today is abundant, and there are so many little gadgets you can add to your yak to make it perfectly suitable for you,...
by floridakayak | Sep 7, 2021 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
There are pro’s and con’s of paddling alone. Of course you shouldn’t paddle alone if you’re not comfortable paddling anyway. And you should never paddle alone in inclement weather. Sometimes it’s just nice to get out on the water, enjoy the sounds of nature, and enjoy...
by floridakayak | Aug 9, 2021 | Fishing / Tackle, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Kayak fishing is a great sport, it’s easy to do as far as accessibility, but be aware of some kayak fishing precautions you should take that you might not need to think about when fishing from a power boat. When you’re kayak fishing, you’re a lot closer to the water,...
by floridakayak | May 21, 2021 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Kayak fishing has come a long way since it first became popular with anglers. Today fishing kayaks have become slimmer, quicker, and yes, lightweight. They have become adaptable, have many add on features, and some even give you the capability to stand up, or pedal...
by floridakayak | Apr 8, 2021 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
If you enjoy kayaking, and enjoy fishing, you should checkout kayak fishing. It’s a great way to enjoy the best of both worlds. If you’re new to kayak fishing, check out our tips below, they’re great for beginners. Kayak fishing is a great way to get on the water, and...
by floridakayak | Mar 22, 2021 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Paddleboards are THE thing to do in Sarasota and around Tampa Bay waters. Our water is nice and tranquil, so it is the perfect sport, as well as the perfect place to learn how to paddleboard if you don’t already know how. When it comes to deciding to buy a...
by Webtivity Designs | Dec 19, 2018 | Community, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
It’s not difficult to catch glimpses of Phillippi Creek when journeying around Sarasota. Along the southern edge of the creek rests the 60-acre county property known as Phillippi Estate Park. This wondrous property features plenty of activities for kids and adults,...
by Webtivity Designs | Dec 6, 2018 | Fishing / Tackle, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
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...
by Webtivity Designs | Nov 21, 2018 | Fishing / Tackle, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
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...
by Webtivity Designs | Oct 18, 2018 | Events, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports understands that purchasing a kayak is not an easy decision to make. It’s a major purchasing decision that involves plenty of preplanning and forethought. With this in mind, we continually strive to make easier to get you in a kayak...
by Webtivity Designs | Jul 13, 2018 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Your kayaking and stand up paddleboard experts in Sarasota at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports have a few tips for you to stay safe while you enjoy one our favorite waterborne outdoor activity. While stand-up paddle boarding can be a fun activity for the whole...
by Webtivity Designs | Jun 28, 2018 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Florida has an unwanted visitor known as red tide who likes to grace our shores every so often. Water sports lovers who are not familiar with this phenomenon often wonder if it safe to still be out on the water. Questions such as is it safe to go kayaking during red...
by Webtivity Designs | Jun 14, 2018 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
The wonderful world of summer kayaking is opening its welcoming arms here in Florida as locals and tourists alike run outside to enjoy the weather. The Sunshine State got its name for the plentiful rays it showers on those lucky enough to visit or live in it. The sun...
by Webtivity Designs | Mar 22, 2018 | Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Since 1950 Hobie Kayaks have been the name to beat when it comes to a quality kayaking experience that lasts. Competitors have tried to imitate or beat Hobie’s success to no avail. The easiest tactic that comes naturally to the human buying experience has been price....
