Bait & Tackle Stop List

The bait and tackle shops and marina list may not include all retail location in Brevard County but it includes most of them. Many of these outfitters do not open before 6:00 AM so plan your bait and tackle needs accordingly.

Ramp Road Boat & Kayak Launch From The South

From I-95 take Wickham Road (Highway 509) east to Pineda Causeway (Highway 404. Turn left onto Highway 404 and travle to A1A. Turn left onto A1A and go North to 5th street. At 5th take a left and go two blocks to Brevard Ave. South and turn left. Ramp Road is the first road to the right. Boat and kayak ramps are at the end of the road. The kayak ramp is adjacent to the restroom building. Parking is free. The Ramp Road launch ramp is the closest launch ramp to the 1000 Islands fishing grounds.

Ramp Road Boat & Kayak Ramp From The North

From I-95 take State road 520 and go East to Cocoa Beach. Turn right on A1A and go South to 5th street. At 5th take a right and go one block and turn left. Ramp Road is the first road to the right. Boat and kayak ramps are at the end of the road. The kayak ramp is adjacent to the restroom building. Parking is free. Ramp Road is the closest launch ramp to the 1000 Islands fishing grounds. See bait and tackle store list.

My Fishing Kayak - Tarpon 140

After doing a lot research on the internet, I decided that the Wilderness Systems brand of sit-on-top fishing kayaks was going to be my selection. All the reviews that I read told me that this was one of the best. All i had to do was to pick a boat. I especially liked the way the cockpit was laid out on the Tarpon series and the center rod holder. After making this choice, I looked for a Melbourne kayak rental location. I was in luck. Extreme Sports in Indian Harbor Beach sold and rented Wilderness System Kayaks.

EXTREME SPORTS
294 E EAU GALLIE BOULEVARD
INDIAN HARBOR BEACH, FL 32937
Phone: 321-779-4228

I was able to rent a Tarpon 140 sit-on-top kayak. I planned a test paddle in the 1,000 Islands area of Cocoa Beach. This was a great place to try out a kayak. The launch ramp is located at the end of Ramp Road. My Tarpon 140 has a dual rod holder system by Scotty. I get all my kayak accessories from Hook 1 - www.kayakfishinggear.com They carry a full line of Scotty kayak accessories.

The Yak Fisher