KAYAK SNOOKIN!

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KAYAK SNOOKIN!




“Believing in CPR (Catch, Photo and Release) while practicing a Positive Mentoring through Fishing attitude, keeps us all as stewards to our marine ecosystems”...
Gary A Anderson

Venice Florida; A Hammerheads Retreat, A Feast of the Kings

During the past week, the spring run of the Kings has started to trickle down the beaches of our west coast from Boca north to Venice and across Tampa Bay. Most are sporadic at best but it is starting with plenty of schoolies along with a few smokers in the forty-pound range, thrown in for good measure. It started with my putting up a trolley on the Venice City Pier last weekend as all laughed and said, “Mr. A, it is too early to be trying this out.” To which my reply was watch and learn for the voice of the sea has spoken to my soul and the poons are here. Sure enough, I landed and released a small but fatty seventy-pounder as all watched in awe with my Penn Mariner toped out at 850 yards of twenty-five pound test Big Game Green. With the kids out of school (High School) for spring break, hence it is easily stated after I put up a story on a couple of Blogs and on both The Island Anglers and Inshore Florida, the pier has been chalked full of trolley anglers in the daytime with the sharkers to follow the setting of the sun. Everybody that encounters me wants to know more about trolley fishing; the best reel to use and what bait gets the bite. Now that season is moving up the beach, I concur this would be of an excellent time to get you in gear and head for the beach for the run has begun. With the Kings and Tarpon presence, their groupies and fan clubs, the sharks, have arrived in great numbers also this week. It started with my nine-foot hammer and has produced lemons, sandbars, blacktips, reef, bruiser bulls and a 13-foot hammer caught last night on an Avet. On any given weekend, the sharkers out on the pier, range between 18 to 36 baits in the water and reels include Avet, Accurate, Penn, Penn International, Shimano, Calcutta and Duel’s, all in a battle to who will catch the biggest fish.

Last night most of the bait at the pier was on spring break too, as they have left to party elsewhere, with the Kings to tarpon tagging right along. The only ones staying around are the sharks and this year is one like never seen before, or at least in my 18 years here on the Sharks Tooth Coast, where the Hammerheads are as thick as can be with nine caught this first week of the run on the beach.

Using Black Salties that I purchased in North Port at Fine Bait & Tackle, 14503-D Tamiami Trail 941-240-5981,

I managed a couple of under sized slot snook and double rigging the baits (one on the main hook and one on the trailing snag) I lost a really nice king due to my hook size. Oh well, live and learn. I called Mike Cavallo (The Tarpon Terminator) this morning, he, and son Dennis were out on the pier looking for, any guesses, tarpon when he got slammed by something and then it was nothing; “FISH ON! FISH GONE!” After two hundred yards of Suffix peeled from his Calcutta this fish said adios but at least Mike got his rigging back, minus a hook. Sounds like shark to me!

If I can shake this cold or flu or fishing trip killer, I will be back on the boards tomorrow at sunset with trolley in place in hopes for a smoker king for my smoker; King Pate’ an anglers delight on any cracker.

“FISH ON!”

Action Water Sports Products

We here at our shops are proud to announce that we now carry Action Water Sports products, kayaks, windsurfing, sailboats, water-ski equipment, wakeboards, tubes, floats, banana boats, pedal craft, snorkeling & diving equipment. We can acquire over 350 water sports related items featuring RTM Kayaks, Hobie Kayaks, Hobie Sailboats, HiFly Windsurfing equipment, Obrien Sufboards, Wakeboards and Kneeboards, and Connelly Wakeboards, Surfboards and Kneeboards. We sell to the public and accept payment via PayPal. For more information or pricing on a model or item you are of interest too, just drop us a line and I will be most happy to send you a reply. Thank You and have a great day. “FISH ON!”

Gary Anderson

Kayak Manufacturers Directory

Innovex Clear Kayaks
The more you learn about Innovex Kayaks, the more it seems like one of those good ideas that are obvious in retrospect. However, it took us quiet a few years to accomplish the fit finish and functionality our customers have come to expect. With two utility patents issued and a third pending, Innovex has a full suite of innovative products redefining kayaking.

Emotion Kayaks
Emotion Kayaks, headquartered in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania, and we make our living in the great outdoors, putting our hearts, souls, knowledge and experience into the products we make. All of us are long-time recreational kayakers, with a serious passion for fun. We continually strive to improve our existing products in pursuit of the ultimate kayaks built for fun and manufactured for years of pleasure and carefree use.

Heritage Kayaks
At Heritage kayaks we pride ourselves on making it easy for you to have a great day on the water. Whether you are looking for the perfect place to kayak fish, bird watch or take pictures from places few others can access, Heritage kayaks provide sit-in or sit-on - top quality and value that will insure you are satisfied with your choice.

Hobie Kayaks
The World Is A Water Park, And Since 1950 We've Made The Best Rides. We have surfed. We have sailed. In addition, to each sport, we have brought flat-out, live fast, have-fun, and adventure.

Hurricane Kayaks
Hurricane kayaks are industry veterans with over 100 years combined experience at all levels of kayaking. Some of us are guides, some are designers, some are instructors and some are production wizards. Some of us drive 40,000 miles a year just to turn you on to our kayaks at demos. Join us on the adventure!

Kiwi Kayaks
Kiwi is committed to the preservation of our waters and wetlands. We recycle unused polyethylene from the manufacturing process of our kayaks.

Liquid Logic Kayaks
Liquidlogic is not just a name - it is a new way of thinking. Our personal motivation has established an open individualistic environment where creativity flourishes. To you, this means world championship whitewater designs and lifestyle bending trekreation kayaks that change the way you (and we) develop the sport.

Malibu Kayaks
Malibu Kayaks is a leading manufacturer of roto-molded, linear polyethylene sit-on-top kayaks. Offering seven models suited to everything from beachfront surfing to angling, we proudly serve the fishing, diving, surfing and recreational communities

Perception Kayaks
At Perception we have been making kayaks for 25 years now. In that time, other manufacturers have come and gone but Perception remains the worlds leading manufacturer of modern kayaks. We have paddled more water, created more innovations and introduced more people to the sport of kayaking than any other boat maker. Welcome to the world of Perception

RTM
RTM has been designing and manufacturing kayaks for over 25 years. We focusing on providing high quality, easy to use and durable boats at a good price supported by top-notch customer service.

Kayak Accessories Directory

Accent Paddles
The carbon shaft is an example of Accent's excellence. We use a proprietary carbon twill shafting technology to achieve a lightweight yet sturdy shaft. The same material used on the shafts as on the blades to achieve a seamless appearance that most other paddle makers overlook.

Barrecrafters
Over fifty years ago, Barrecrafters began making products to meet America’s need to carry sports equipment. Barrecrafters succeeded through masterful engineering, dedication to hard work, and by listening to our customer’s needs.

Cannon Paddles
At Cannon our business is simply paddles! Our commitments to deliver high Quality paddles at exceptional values to our customers. Pick one up and you will discover Cannon Paddles are "Engineered for Adventure."

Danuu Kayak and Canoe Covers
Keep your kayak, canoe, surf ski, rowing shell or outrigger ready to hit the water when you are! Whether on your car or in the yard, covered keel up or down, protect your investment. Covering and protecting it keeps that craft set to go, longer!

Malone Auto Racks
Malone soft rack kits offer the convenience of a professionally packaged, affordable transport system for your canoe or kayak. The Seawing is a single boot mid-point mounting carrier that provides quick set-up for large beam kayaks while providing more rooftop space than any other traditional bottom down system.

MTI Adventurewear
Those 75 years of experience have helped make MTI one of the best paddlesport brands in America. The Takashina family oversees all aspects, from design, production in a modern factory in Shanghai, to the new sales, marketing and distribution headquarters of MTI in the States.

Seairsports
A great adventure starts with high-quality gear that you can
rely on. We started out by creating the best kayak seats money can buy. Now we are expanding our line to include some great kayak fishing seats, fishing accessories and adventure gear. First, get yourself one of our seats!

SportsRack
We fit your lifestyle! From removable roof racks to bike racks, ski & snowboard racks, watersport racks, and cargo carriers, SportRack has what you need!