2012 Forgotten Coast Kayak Fishing Classic

On April 13th - 14th, 2012, Forgotten Coast Kayak Anglers will be hosting their 5th annual kayak fishing tournament. This year the tournamant supports the Wakulla County Senior Services Center. The Center provides meals on wheels, elementary school drop off and transporation services throughout the Wakulla County. For more information and registration visit http://www.forgottencoastkayakfishingclassic.net/tournament.html

Sustainable Fishing

While posting on Facebook today, I came to learn about GreenFish. GreenFish is a for-profit company with a social mission to build a global brand of stylish apparel and products that support a sustainable fishing lifestyle. GreenFish partners with organizations that share their vision of nurturing the sport of fishing and fisheries conservation. Their long term mission is to improve our fisheries for future generations. Please visit their website at www.greenfishmovement.com and support the work GreenFish is doing.

Kayak Wars ~ Online Fishing Tournament

I came across this year long online fishing tournament called "Kayak Wars. Their web site is http://www.kayakwars.com/ This is a Catch and Photograph tournament. You get points for the total length of your catch. There is a Freshwater, Saltwater and a Freshwater and Saltwater divisions.

Steve Gibson, who operates Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing Charters, see his link on my blog, will be one of the fly fishing experts giving work shops at the Florida Federation of Fly Fishers Expo next weekend, October 22nd and 23rd. The expo will be held at the Ramada Orlando-Celebration Resort, I-4 and U.S. 192, at Celebration. Admission is $10.00 with children under 16 free.

Indian River Paddle Classic - September 24th & 25th

The 2nd Annual Indian River Paddle Classic kayak fishing tournament for Coastal Charities will be held on September 25th all along the Space Coast. The captain's meeting will be held at Strike Zone fishing and tackle store on New Haven Avenue in Melbourne, Florida at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 24th. All proceeds support Coastal Charities. This non-profit charity is dedicated to funding youth education through activities in coastal waterways. To register go to www.coastalcharities.org and download an application.