What Makes Pedal Paddle Boards So Great?
The Hobie Lynx, a pedal paddle board, offers an exciting and unique experience for water enthusiasts. Here's why they are so great! Hands-Free Operation: Unlike traditional paddle boards and kayaks, these leave you hands free. This hands-free operation gives you more...
Fishing Report!! Sunday July 2nd, 2023
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!...
Fishing Report- Sunday, May 21,2023
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...
Fishing Report!! Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Offshore action these past few weeks has been hot, with several wahoo reported around 65 miles, blackfin tuna, and red grouper staying pretty consistent. Yellowtail snapper have been extremely plentiful around that same depth and in a bit further as well as a solid...
Fishing Report!! Thursday, April 13th 2023
Spring fishing is really in full force now!! Offshore action has been non stop when the wind isn't blowing too hard. Calmer days have allowed some to get out to that 80-100 mi zone. Here they are seeing wahoo, not super consistent but they are there. Pushing in a bit...
The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island
Kayakers may enjoy sailing! Interested in still being on a kayak but sailing in the winds? The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island could be the perfect kayak for you with its timeless design and Hobie innovation. Sailing has never seemed so simple. When the wind blows, the...
Fishing Report- Friday, March 17th 2023 Happy St. Patricks Day!
Well, the water is looking a lot better!! The red tide has seemed to clear up immensley in the bay and off of the beaches. Levels have been lower for the past few days, so hopefully this continues to be a trend. The colder temps have definitely helped. Offshore action...
Fishing Report-Sunday, February 26th 2023
One of the most common questions we get at the shop during red tide, "Is there anything alive to catch out there??" The answer is yes. Is there red tide, yes. Does is completely blanket an area and destroy everything? Not usually. There are plenty of clean water...
Winter Kayaking in Sarasota
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...
Fishing Report- Tuesday, February 14th 2023
Offshore reports have been few and far between with the high winds this past week. More reports coming from the 15 mi. range. Red grouper and amberjacks have been consistent in 100 feet and less. GIANT mangroves (10lb) for example with NO EXCUSES CHARTERS. Pushing...
Fishing Report-Friday, February 10th 2023
Spring fishing is on its way!! Water temps have been rising and the bite is improving. There have been several wahoo reports offshore past 100mi. One reported at 120lbs! Moving in a bit closer there are still nice sized red grouper being caught in about 100-140 feet...
Fishing Report Thursday, January 26, 2023
High winds have made it difficult to venture offshore these past couple weeks but when its been possible, the bite has been great!! Red grouper and a few small black grouper being reported in about 140' of water. Large mangrove snapper are still abundant offshore....
Why Buy Hobie? Check out Hobie’s Features
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 keep...
Fishing Report Monday, January, 9th 2023
With the winds slowing down a bit we have been able to get back offshore, and boy is it good!! Gags are now closed but red grouper is open and they have been extremely plentiful so far!! The reds are being found in about 100-140' of water currently. Mangrove snapper...
Fishing Report!! Monday, December 26th 2022
Well first off, we'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Fishing has been pretty fantastic these past few weeks! Offshore anglers were reporting gag grouper in about 50 feet of water. Yellowtail snapper around 60 miles out as well as an...
Holidays on the Water in Sarasota Bay
The holidays are almost here! Tis the season to be merry! For many this means gift giving and spending time with family and friends. Luckily we have so many items in our store for seafaring people as well as those who just enjoy the beach as well! There are so many...
Fishing Report! Friday, November 25th 2022
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, now lets get back to fishing!! We have had scattered reports of red tide over the last couple weeks in our area but I must stress that it is SCATTERED and also moves around daily. Try not to let one report scare you...
Black Friday Kayak and Sup Sale
It’s the holiday season, and we’re having a great Black Friday kayak and sup sale for you! You know some water enthusiast who has something special on their list, and we’re sure to have something in store for you. There’s no better feeling than being able to cross...
Fishing Report! Friday, October 28th 2022
Well, it sure has been an interesting few weeks! With things starting to get back to normal after the storm, the fishing seems to be getting back as well. The cobia reports have been steadily flowing in. Some fish around the 40-50lb range and some smaller. The cobia...
Saltwater Kayak Fishing Tips for Newbies
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...
