by Florida Kayak | Mar 17, 2025 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Fishing has been fantastic these past few weeks both inshore and offshore. With some inconsistent weather still keeping people from getting too far offshore, the reports have been pretty steady. Nearshore fishing the past couple weeks has produced some nice red...
by Florida Kayak | Feb 28, 2025 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Signs of spring are near!! Despite some inconsistent weather these past few weeks, things are starting to shape up nicely both offshore and in. African pompanos are being caught in 100+ feet of water using both live and dead baits on big structures such as D reefs,...
by Florida Kayak | Jan 24, 2025 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
High winds and cold temps have been keeping people much closer to shore than normal these past few weeks. Offshore reports are scattered in between tough conditions, but nearshore fishing within 15 miles has been very productive when able to get out. Hogfish reports...
by Florida Kayak | Dec 9, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, News, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Wintertime fishing is at its best! With some inconsistent weather, the offshore reports have been scattered. The past week has produced some nice numbers though before the wind started to blow. Red snapper, muttons and yellowtails were being reported at about...
by Florida Kayak | Nov 25, 2024 | Fishing / Tackle, fishing reports, Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Fall fishing is certainly going strong!! Offshore reports have been limited due to some very windy conditions recently. However, weve had some decent reports from the 150′ range for yellowtails, big mangrove snappers and blackfin tuna. Some American red snapper...
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...
