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as the shore division, and as far kayak anglers on local waterways
as I know is still the only kayak enjoying the sport of kayak fish-
tournament on the Great Lakes. ing. Publicity for kayak angling
NORTH
The kayak division is strictly for in this region has been steadily
keTchikan kayak Fishing
chinook salmon, thus if you want increasing due in part to Kayak
join owner and guide howard mcKim as we kayak fish the island
to count a rainbow, brown or lake Angler magazine and three active laden waterways of alaska’s inside Passage. Take a sleigh ride be-
trout, or coho salmon you would message boards, KayakAnglerOn-
hind an angry King salmon or bounce the bottom for big halibut,
need to also compete in the pow- line.com, CanadianKayakAnglers.
while surrounded by wide open wilderness. Remote multi-day trips
with the best kayak fishing alaska has to offer. excellent wildlife
erboat division. The entry fee for com and YakFisher.net. All web-
viewing. float plane in to the floating lodge where your rigged
the kayak division is $20 and for sites feature fishing tips, reports
kayak awaits. excellent light tackle gear. local and remote trips.
the powerboat division it’s $30 per and photos. These online commu-
outfitting. Trip planning. Come fish the alaskan way!
individual, thus as a kayaker you nities are gaining new members
www.yakfishalaska.com
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can compete in both for only $50. daily and organize group outings
As of June, the fishing on the to meet new people.
Great Lakes still hadn’t taken off The growth of the sport in
NORTHEAST
due to the low water temps. White Ontario is also apparent with
greaT Lakes kayak Fishing
Come fish the great lakes with us.
bass are abundant at the mouth of more outfitters including fishing
we fish mostly in lakes michigan, huron, st. Clair and erie, however
the rivers, harbors, and canals, to kayaks and accessories in their we can tailor a special trip on any of the great lakes and their
the point it can be a nuisance if rental fleets. Nomad Adventure
rivers. we tailor the trip to the clients skill level, level of accept-
you are targeting other species. In Company out of Waterloo, On-
able exertion, species sought and season. we can tailor a weekend
long trip which can include camping or a day trip of fishing or just
the canals, concentrate on dark tario, and Trailhead Outfitters in
sightseeing. we offer comfortable and very stable “sit on Top”
retaining walls having the lon- Ottawa are also offering intro- kayaks for all our excursions.
gest time with sun exposure and ductory kayak angling clinics.
www.greatlakesKayakfishing.com
fish a minnow on a bobber setup Larry Showler, owner of Fron-
lucian 34-323-424 • dan 2-20-02
right next to these walls and you tenac Outfitters in Sydenham,
will catch more crappie that you Ontario, reports an eight-fold
SOUTH
would need for dinner. increase in the number of kayak
sLowride guide services and kayak renTaLs
The first weekend in Septem- fishing inquiries. He believes the
Kayak fishing “slowride” style in aransas Pass, Texas will get you up
close and personal to some tailing redfish. with temperatures in the 80s
ber is the Michigan Kayak Fish- sport may see the same growth
and above for ten months out of the year and guides that are on the
ing club fall salmon trip to Sleep- here as in the U.S. water every day when mother nature allows, we have the most up-to-
ing Bear Dunes between Glen Early season reports from east-
date information on saltwater conditions. experience gin-clear water and
Haven and Glen Arbor on Lake ern Ontario and western Quebec
shallow seagrass flats full of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead
and black drum year round. slowride guide services and Kayak Rentals
Michigan. The small bay we fish are seeing kayaks used to target a
offers something for everyone whether fishing, birding, shelling, relaxing
is well protected from wind and variety of species. One interest- or gut-wrenching paddle trips… you make the call we make it happen!
powerboat traffic is next to non- ing report was from a few Otta-
3-8-043 www.slowrideguide.com
existent. The fish at that time of wa-based kayak anglers mixing
the year can be found in 30 to 50 in with powerboats drifting in SOUTHEAST
feet of water and thus downrig- the strong currents of the Ottawa ruThLess Fishing inc.
gers, Dipsy Divers and lead-core River below the Carillion Dam.
a ten-year veteran of kayak fishing, Cory Routh, aka “Ruthless”, is
line are really not required. Most Anglers were fishing the annual
one of the premier kayak fishing guides in the mid-atlantic. he has
a degree in marine Biology and has worked for various state and
of us use Hot ‘N Tots or similar three-week American shad run.
city agencies. his experience makes him a formidable competition
deep-diving lures to catch the Marco Potvin of Gatineau, Que- angler and a very knowledgeable guide. he specializes in fly and
majority of our fish. Where we bec, had great success with the
light tackle fishing in both fresh and saltwater. whether it be chas-
camp is only a 100-yard roll with scrappy shad and landed catfish,
ing redfish and trout on the flats, to stripers in the light line at night,
he guarantees a safe and exciting trip. so if you want the absolute
the kayaks to where we launch. walleye and sauger as well.
best kayak fishing adventure in coastal virginia give him a call at
This is as relaxing a kayak fishing Summer has everyone excited. -403-034 or check out his website at www.ruthlessfishing.com
trip as it gets. Maritime anglers will be out in
the Bay of Fundy searching for
SOUTHWEST
striped bass and Ontario an-
La JoLLa kayak Fishing advenTures and
Eastern
glers will be paddling around the easT cape kayak Fishing
canada
Kawartha Lakes and the Rideau
southern California and Baja’s original kayak fishing guide service. Put-
River system in search of bass
ting clients first since . owner jim sammons has put more clients
on trophy game fish from kayaks than any other guide in the world, and
and muskies in the shallows.
he wants you to be next. whether fishing for bass in the bays of san
diego, targeting yellowtail off la jolla or chasing Roosterfish, Tuna or
Billfish in Baja or other exotic locations, we guarantee a good time
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while you safely learn all you need to know about this exciting sport.
www.Kayak4fish.com and www.eastCapeKayakfishing.com
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