From Pensacola to Jacksonville to the Everglades, fishing by paddle craft in the Sunshine State offers seemingly endless journeys. Whether in the cypress dugouts of the Calusa, Dimock's wood-and-canvas tarpon fishing canoe or modern fiberglass and plastic, humans have been paddle fishing in Florida for thousands of years. Sprinkling colorful history throughout, author John Kumiski highlights the state's best paddle fishing destinations, both freshwater and saltwater, including the bass of Farm 13, the redfish and trout along the Big Bend Paddling Trail and the snook and tarpon of the Everglades. Learn the locales and what to do when you get there, including launch points, shuttles, rentals, tackle, techniques and more.
Kayak Fishing one of the fastest growing segments of boating and fishing is being fueled by a paddle. Kayak fishing, specifically. Florida Sportsman Editor Jeff Weakley traveled well beyond his local home waters of Florida researching the latest rigging and manufacturing techniques for this book and DVD.
As far as Warren Richey knew, his life was on course. A reporter with a beautiful wife and talented son, Richey couldn’t imagine how it could be any better....Then his marriage falls apart and he can’t imagine how it could be any worse. The divorce leaves Richey questioning everything, while struggling to find a way forward. To get his bearings, he enters the first Ultimate Florida Challenge, an all-out twelve-hundred-mile kayak race around Florida. The UFC is less of a race than it is a dare or a threat. The thirty-day deadline sets a grueling, twenty-four-hour-a-day pace through shark- , alligator- , and even python-infested waters. But those twelve hundred miles are only a fraction of a journey that pulls Richey back to when he was embedded with troops in Iraq, reporting on missing children, and hiking the mountains of Montana with his son, and shows him where he went wrong, where he went right, and how to do it better the second time around. Warren Richey’s memoir Without a Paddle is a remarkable physical and emotional journey that cuts to the heart of what it means to be a man, a husband, and a father.
The Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, a first of its kind detailed color atlas of the Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West, is specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small craft water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration. Color charts for this atlas are fully annotated with key put-ins, take-outs, paddle friendly marinas, hidden waterways, bird watching, fishing spots, surf spots, and more. Other narrative information, including descriptive commentary, natural history, flora and fauna, and points of interest will be presented and referenced in order to guide water travelers on their own excursions and adventures.
From Pensacola to Jacksonville to the Everglades, fishing by paddle craft in the Sunshine State offers seemingly endless journeys. Whether in the cypress dugouts of the Calusa, Dimock's wood-and-canvas tarpon fishing canoe or modern fiberglass and plastic, humans have been paddle fishing in Florida for thousands of years. Sprinkling colorful history throughout, author John Kumiski highlights the state's best paddle fishing destinations, both freshwater and saltwater, including the bass of Farm 13, the redfish and trout along the Big Bend Paddling Trail and the snook and tarpon of the Everglades. Learn the locales and what to do when you get there, including launch points, shuttles, rentals, tackle, techniques and more.
Situational Methodology for Florida Saltwater Fishing - Focusing on structure, weather, and seasons to dictate where the fish will be and when they will be there. Forget learning the bio's for each fish, learn their instinctual patterns and you'll follow them like a shadow anytime of the year, and under any conditions.StructureStop wasting valuable time fishing dead water zones! I'll show you how to fish the 10% of water that holds fish, whether it be a back water eddy on the river, a beachfront seawall, a mangrove system, oyster bar, grass flats, etc., you'll always be in the 10% catching fish!Your GPS to the Fish - Whether the fish are camping out in the backwater marshes, basking on the beaches, ripping up the mangroves, nestled up in a river hole, or anything in between, the details in this book will lead you to the fish under any condition.Catch Fish Like the Pros - Not many of us can fish three to five days a week like the pros do, but knowing the details in this book will put you on them 24/7, even when you aren't fishing every day! It's not rocket science, but there is a method. If you're looking for a picture book, this is not it. Though I did include some situational images (about 24) when it was necessary to help with the topic, such as cycle fishing cold water, or casting methods for fishing a dock, it is mostly informational text. This book was written by pulling my deepest knowledge and experience, with the goal of giving you a new approach to our great sport. It is straight to the point with no useless inflation on words, no articles stuffed in, no fillers, no ads, just a darn good ole' book of wisdom ready to lead you to consistent success. So here's to you, ***(240 pages)*** of my finest inshore fishing knowledge accumulated over 35 years, and as mentioned, condensed to only the important need to know info with no fillers. Enjoy... Keep your Tip ^
Color illustrations of fish found in Florida with descriptions, size range and habitats, tastiness, game qualities, and the tackles, baits and fishing systems used to catch them.
Offers maps, descriptions of wildlife and scenery in Florida, a guide to fishing spots, and a list of rental services for novice and experienced paddlers.
Discusses the many paddling opportunities available in Florida, including the Florida Ciurcumnavigational Paddling Trail with information about the areas the trails go through and maps of the trails.
