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Kayak Kevin Fishing Report 4th week of June on the Eastern Shore.

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Fly fishing for largemouth bass from kayak. Some nice casting from a Yak!

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The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association’s 4thAnnual Spring Kayak Fishing Tournament will be held on May 9th at Shoreline Park South, Gulf Breeze, Florida. Captain’s Meeting is at Hooters Restaurant located on Pensacola Beach, Friday night on May 8, 2009, time 6:30 PM. Fishing Area is from Mid Bay Bridge Destin (East) to Perdido Pass Bridge, AL (West). No North or South boundaries. Launch between East and West boundaries. Inshore: Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder. Offshore: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and of course the GRAND SLAM: Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. The tournament entry fee is $40.00 until April 25, 2009. After April 25th the tournament entry fee will have a $10.00 late fee added to the tournament entry fee resulting in a $50.00 subtotal (PayPal service charges are extra.) remember a late entry may result in missing out on a Hobie Captains bag/cooler.

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Kayak Kevin reports on the redfish bite on the eastern shore backwaters. A Nice 26 inch Redfish was caught

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Capt Ken Daubert demonstrates how to catch a monster largemouth bass way over the ten pound class on one of his top water, shallow diving, Designer Bass FROGs. Caught on a “Golden Southren Leopard Frog”

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Spending time outdoors is always rewarding. In the city it may seem difficult to find outdoor activities, Cincinnati canoeing is one option. Boating down the rivers and streams is a picturesque trip. If you prefer a solo experience, Cincinnati kayaking is another good alternative. Canoeing and kayaking give the opportunity to see the area with a different perspective. Instead of driving over these beautiful waterways in your car, get out there on the water and be active.

Canoeing and kayaking are a great exercise for anyone. You do not have to be in perfect shape to paddle. Paddling is a good and stress-free approach to exercise. Much like hiking, it gives the opportunity to see nature and to get your body moving. You could do without your music player to keep you going. Take out the ear plugs and listen to the world around you.

Paddling down the river is a good chance to see and hear things you never knew were there. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen on the shores of streams. Herons, cranes, turtles, and snakes are just a few of the many creatures to be discovered. Along with the animals, there are gorgeous plants that line the water. In addition, beautiful rock formations, often carved by the river itself, can be seen while drifting down the rivers. If you enjoy photography or just like documenting your life, these rivers make great photos to go along with a great story of a trip down the river.

There are great sites to see and it is a great time to share with loved ones. Canoeing with people you love makes for an even greater experience. However, communication with the people in the raft is the key to successful canoeing. It is helpful when the two people paddling in a canoe can communicate effectively. If you have troubling directing or following directions, kayaking may be a wiser selection. Kayaking allows you to make your own decisions and go where you wish. Kayaking is also a good option if you just want some alone time with nature.

One of the best things about canoeing and kayaking is that it does not take a lot of time. It does not take a week to plan and do; it is the perfect daytrip. All you do is make a quick phone call to a canoe and kayak livery and sign a waiver. They will give you your preference of raft, lifejackets and instructions, sometimes even a guide. Then they will send you down the river to their other port, where they will pick you up and transport you back to your car. Their services allow you to enjoy a great day on the water without the hassle of planning your return trip to your vehicle. Boating down the river in a canoe or kayak is the perfect daytrip for anyone needing some time away from the computer or for anyone that needs to step out of their cubicle and spend some time in nature.

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Kayak Kevin shows how to catch a Stripped Bass in Winter Condition. Kevin also does a talk show with Capt Resse 0n 850 WTAR and attends a Kayak Fishing Symposium

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Here’s another Kayak Fishing Tournament and it looks good! The Texas Kayak Series by Simrod Outdoors. After witnessing the eagerness of Kayakers to compete in a professional atmosphere in 2007, Simrod Outdoors has decided to expand the Texas Kayak Series to four events in 2009.

This year the option for individuals to enter the “Team Bonus” side pot is available. For an extra $50.00 per team. Two anglers can join their two fish at the weigh-in. In order to fish together as a team, the two anglers must launch at the same site and fish in the same vicinity as their team mate. Also, continued for the 2009 season is the Angler of the Year award and Team of the Year award.

The 2009 Schedule is as follows
Date Location
March 29, 2009 Port Aransas, TX
April 26, 2009 Rockport, TX
May 31, 2009 Matagorda, TX
July 12, 2009 Bluff’s Landing, Corpus Christi, TX

More Information can be found at http://www.kayakseries.com/

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Rain, Wind, Rough Seas. That sums up today’s fishing. Caught a small redfish and a small catfish. Wind kicked up to 15-20 on the bay and I had to call it a day. Couldn’t find specks in the bay off White Point.

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The fish are warming up! I’ve seen some good reports of Gator Trout, Redfish, and Even a few Slams (Redfish, Trout, and a Flounder). On the FCKA Forum member “Talltails” has found the Reds on Oyster Bay, and on the Pensacola Fishing Forum there are some reports of Speck’s at White Point and Specks slamming topwater rapala’s. The tournament trail is heating up at www.321fish.com the March Biggest Spotted Seatrout tournament has hapyfish79 in the lead with a 23.7″ trout. Following in second is Doc with a 23.5″ trout. The March Kayak Slam has up the creek in the lead with a score of 64.7″ with a 27″ Red, A 21.2″ Trout, and a 16.5″ flounder. In Second place is Kayak Mike with a score of 58.5″ including a 27″ Red, a 17.4″ Trout and a 14.1″ Flounder. At The End on the Month The Forgotten Coast Kayak Fishing Classic takes place with some great prizes. You can still register at The Forgotten Coast Kayak Anglers Website. This year they are supporting the Wakulla County Senior Services Center. They are the Wakulla County representatives of Meals on Wheels. In addition they operate services in the Elementary Schools for parents or drop off their children early in the mornings before school starts and they operate the buses that provide transportation to many that need it in Wakulla County. They are proud to offer our support through this tournament. They collect $50 from each participant and immediately give it to WCSSC. See ya at the tournament.

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