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Roger Bump Bests 340 in 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 3, 2008 - Capt. Roger Bump of Jacksonville, FL led 340 kayak anglers to claim the top prize in the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic, the world's largest kayak fishing tournament. The catch-photo-release charity event, run by JaxKayakFishing.com, raised over $28,000 for danielkids, Dignity-U-Wear, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. "We are thrilled to be associated with such a world-class event, and want to thank the kayak anglers, the sponsors, and everyone that made the Classic happen for their generous support ", said Jimmy Kelly, Daniel's director of donations.

Capt. Bump said he launched and fished in three different locations, the Buckman Bridge, Dunn’s Creek, and Clapboard Creek in pursuit of his winning 65.5” slam, which consisted of a 29.75” red, a 19” trout, and a 16.75” flounder. He won a fully-rigged Hobie Revolution fishing kayak with an Accent Diamond paddle for his efforts.

An overcome Bump related “I’ve been fishing this tournament for years, and finally got it right. I only caught three fish all day but they were the right ones, and thankfully my fish pictures were good”. Bump was closely followed by Jacksonville’s Dan Arvin with 61.7”, Jon Ward of Riverview, FL with 60.8”, and 12-year old Daniel Ganoe of Jacksonville with 59.2”.

According to tournament director Mike Kogan, “Although the inshore bite has been challenging recently, the bite certainly was on this weekend, especially the trout.”  Eric Doughty of Atlantic Beach won the trout division with an outstanding 27” gator trout and took home a new Emotion Grand Slam kayak. Top redfish honors went to Joshua Burley of Jacksonville with a 34.5” red and he scored a Malibu X-13 kayak. Leading the way in the flounder category was John Gill of Jacksonville with a 20.65” flattie that was good for a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 kayak. All winners and placers also received custom paddles courtesy of Accent Paddles.

Twelve year-old Daniel Ganoe not only placed 4th in the slam competition but also won Jr. Angler. Patty Greene won Lady Angler in addition to 4th place in the trout class.  Sixty-six year-old Donald Lohman won Sr. Angler with a nice red and a trout, and Rich Santos took Fly Angler honors with a 23” red and a 23” trout.

The Classic pulled together all of Jacksonville's kayak and fishing retailers into a world-class event led by Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Dick's Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, All Wet Sports, and Gander Mountain to name just a few of the over 100 sponsors. According to Kogan, “the great efforts of our volunteers, the generosity of our terrific sponsors from Jacksonville’s local retailers to the manufacturers whose products they carry, and the support of the kayak fishing community have made this event an unqualified success.”

For more results and information about next year's Classic visit Jacksonville's kayak fishing community at www.jaxkayakfishing.com.

Special thanks go out to the volunteers and over 100 sponsors who supported the Classic including: Strike Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Accent Paddles, Hobie Kayaks, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Advanced Elements, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Cobra Kayaks, Sunjammers, Okuma Fishing, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Berkley, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Thule, Native Watercraft, CCA, Bending Branches, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Sure Catch Jigs, ThermaCELL, Penn Fishing, Exude Mr. Twister, Stohlquist, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, Allied Graphics, Suddath, Extrasport, Leupold, Carlisle, Sealife Cameras, Ugly Braid, Tilley Hats, 3rd Grip CrateMate, Precision Pak, Spot Personal Locator, Werner Paddles, Rite In The Rain, ButtRestFishing.Com, 321Fish.Com, SAM Store And Move, DriGrip Sunscreen, Miller Brothers Irrigation, David James Tree Co, YakLife.Com, Lure Tamer, Stowmaster Nets, Wingman Lures, Sticky Fingers, and Ker’s Winghouse.

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2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic Agate Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 3, 2008 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

Slam
1 – Roger Bump – 65.5" (29.75” Red, 19” Trout, 16.75” Flounder)
2 – Dan Arvin – 61.7"
3 – Jon Ward – 60.8"
4 – Daniel Ganoe – 59.2"

Biggest Redfish
1 – Joshua Burley – 34.5"
2 – John Chapman – 30.75"
3 – Jason Barnard – 29.25"
4 – Troy James – 29"

Biggest Trout
1 – Eric Doughty - 27"
2 – John Lee – 24.8"
3 – Brad Funkhouser - 24"
4 – Patty Greene – 23.4”

Biggest Flounder
1 – John Gill – 20.65”
2 – Jeff Bivins –- 20.65” (tie broken by time of check in)
3 – Jeff Altman – 19"
4 – Jeff Altman Jr. – 18.5"

Lady Angler Award – Patty Greene
Junior Angler Award – Daniel Ganoe
Senior Angler Award – Donald Lohman
Fly Angler Award – Rich Santos
Best Dang Tackle Box – Jason Kellog

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Over 300 Registered For 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL - April 7, 2008 - The Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic is shaping up to be the world's largest kayak fishing tournament once again with over 305 anglers already registered for the May 2-3 event. The charity tournament will award over $60,000 in prizes and gifts from 100 sponsors. Proceeds from Jacksonville's premier eco-tourism event benefit children's programs for abused and neglected kids at Daniel Memorial, Florida's oldest children's services agency, and Diginity-U-Wear.

Capt. Kevin Faver and Capt Kirk Waltz of the Outdoors Show will be emceeing the captain’s meeting on May 2nd at the Morocco Shrine. There will be over $15,000 in raffles of kayaks and equipment at the captains meeting and the general public is encouraged to come and see what kayak fishing in Jacksonville is all about.

Anglers will launch at first light Saturday May 3rd at any inshore location in the Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau county area, and seek redfish, trout, and flounder in a conservation-oriented catch-photo-release format. After fishing there is a check-in, raffles, banquet, and awards ceremonies at the Morocco Shrine. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the kayak fishing camaraderie and festivities.

Kayak fisherman can still register online at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can also pick up an entry form at Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Army Navy Outdoors, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, All Wet Sports, or B&M Bait and Tackle. More information, complete rules, and prize details are also available online.

Sponsors for the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic include: Strike Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Accent Paddles, Hobie Kayaks, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Advanced Elements, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Cobra Kayaks, Sunjammers, Okuma Fishing, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Berkley, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Thule, Native Watercraft, CCA, Bending Branches, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Sure Catch Jigs, ThermaCELL, Penn Fishing, Exude Mr. Twister, Stohlquist, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, Allied Graphics, Suddath, Extrasport, Leupold, Carlisle, Sealife Cameras, Ugly Braid, Tilley Hats, 3rd Grip CrateMate, Precision Pak, Spot Personal Locator, Werner Paddles, Rite In The Rain, ButtRestFishing.Com, Shady Oyster Fish Camp, 321Fish.Com, SAM Store And Move, DriGrip Sunscreen, Miller Brothers Irrigation, David James Tree Co, Fisherman’s Seafood & Bait, YakLife.Com, LiquidFishing.Com, Lure Tamer.

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JaxKayakFishing
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JKF Classic Pre-Tournament In-Store Raffles and Coupons

JACKSONVILLE, FL - March 31, 2008 - JaxKayakFishing.com, Northeast Florida's online kayak fishing community and host of the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic May 2nd and 3rd, is announcing pre-tournament raffles for fishing kayaks at Army Navy Outdoors and Black Creek Outfitters, and tournament coupons from OtterBox and Buttrest Fishing.

Each store is sponsoring a limited raffle for fully loaded fishing kayaks from Confluence Watersports, the manufacturer of Perception Kayaks and Wilderness Systems Kayaks. Proceeds from the raffles benefit DanielKids, Florida’s oldest children’s services organization, and the raffles are open to the public. The winning tickets will be drawn and the boats awarded at the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic May 2nd and 3rd at the Morocco Shrine Center.

Army Navy Outdoors is offering a Perception Search Angler 15 Kayak, over a $1000 retail value. Only 50 raffle tickets are available for purchase at $20 each, and the tickets can only be purchased at Army Navy Outdoors located on Monument Road next to Regency Square. The winning ticket will be drawn and the kayak awarded at the captain’s meeting for the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic on Friday May 2nd. Entrants must be present at the drawing to win.

Black Creek Outfitters is raffling a Wilderness Systems Ride 135 Angler Kayak, over a $1000 retail value. Only 50 raffle tickets at $20 each are available, and the tickets can only be purchased at Black Creek Outfitters located on Gate Parkway. The winning ticket will be drawn and the kayak awarded at the awards banquet for the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic on Saturday May 3nd. Entrants must be present at the drawing to win.

OtterBox and Buttrest Fishing are offering discount coupons specifically for the Classic. The coupons are available online at the tournament website and are good for discounts at their respective web sites.

More information on the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic, the in-store raffles, and coupons is available at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com, Army Navy Outdoors, or Black Creek Outfitters.

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JaxKayakFishing
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JKF Classic Venue Changed To Morocco Shrine Center

JACKSONVILLE, FL - February 22, 2008 - The 5th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic is rapidly gaining momentum with over 230 anglers registered for the May 2-3 event. Due to the unprecedented growth of kayak fishing and the expectation of another record-setting field the Classic has moved to the Morocco Shrine Center at 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. Both the May 2nd Captain's Meeting and the May 3rd Check-in and Banquet venues have been shifted to the Morocco Shrine Center.

The tournament, run by JaxKayakFishing.com, is the world’s largest kayak fishing tournament with over $55,000 in prizes and gifts from 100 sponsors. Proceeds from Jacksonville’s premier eco-tourism event benefit children’s programs for abused and neglected kids at Daniel Memorial, Florida’s oldest children’s services agency, and Dignity-U-Wear.

Anglers will launch at first light Saturday May 3rd at any inshore location in the Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau county area, and seek redfish, trout, and flounder in a conservation-oriented catch-photo-release format. After fishing there is a check-in, raffles, BBQ banquet, and awards ceremonies at the Morocco Shrine Center in Jacksonville, FL. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the kayak fishing camaraderie and festivities.

Kayak fisherman can register at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can also pick up an entry form at Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Army Navy Outdoors, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Gander Mountain. More information, rules, and prize details are also available online.

Sponsors for the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic include: Strike Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Accent Paddles, Hobie Kayaks, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Advanced Elements, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Sunjammers, Okuma Fishing, Gander Mountain,  Dick’s Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Berkley, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Thule, Native Watercraft, CCA, Bending Branches, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Tsunami, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Gene’s Seafood, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Sure Catch Jigs, ThermaCELL, Penn Fishing, Exude Mr. Twister, Stohlquist, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, Allied Graphics, Suddath, Extrasport, Leupold, Carlisle, Sealife Cameras, Ugly Braid, Tilley Hats, 3rd Grip CrateMate, Precision Pak, Spot Personal Locator, Werner Paddles, Rite In The Rain, ButtRestFishing.Com, Shady Oyster Fish Camp, 321Fish.Com, SAM Store And Move, Dri-Grip Sunscreen, Miller Brothers Irrigation, David James Tree Co, Fisherman’s Seafood & Bait, Yaklife.Com.

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JaxKayakFishing
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Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic May 2-3

JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 12, 2008 - JaxKayakFishing.com, Northeast Florida's online kayak fishing community, has announced plans for the world's largest kayak fishing tournament to be held in Jacksonville, Florida on May 2-3. The 5th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic promotes kayak fishing in Jacksonville with a fun conservation-oriented format and raises funds for children's programs through Daniel Memorial and Dignity-U-Wear. The premier eco-tourism event also supports the St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).

Officials expect that more than 300 kayak anglers will target Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in a catch-photo-release format with more than $60,000 in prizes and gifts. Last year’s Classic had a world’s largest attendance of 282 paddlers with more than $50,000 in prizes and gifts. The event raised over $22,000 for local children’s and conservation charities.

The captain’s meeting is scheduled for May 2 at Jacksonville’s Morocco Shrine Center. Check-in, awards ceremonies, and a banquet are set for May 3 at thej Morocco Shrine Center of Jacksonville, FL. The entry fee is $60 and includes a captain’s bag, rights to fish, entry into the raffles, and banquet. Anglers will be launching and fishing at any inshore location within Duval, Nassau, and St. John’s counties.

Trophies, kayaks, fishing gear and gift certificates will be awarded for first place through fourth place finishers in four open divisions and first place through third place in the fly fishing division. Divisions include: the redfish-trout-flounder slam, biggest redfish, biggest trout, biggest flounder, and the redfish-trout fly slam. There are also contingency prizes, awards for top Jr. Angler, top Lady Angler, top Sr. Angler, a Mystery Fish prize, a raffle for the Best Dang Tackle Box, and raffles that include more than $15,000 worth of kayaks, equipment and tackle.

The event is co-sponsored by many of North Florida’s finest kayak and fishing retailers, including Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Army Navy Outdoors, Sunjammers, Gander Mountain, Dick’s Sporting Goods, All Wet Sports, Black Fly Outfitters, Salty Feather, and AquaEast. The world’s leading fishing kayak and accessory manufacturers are also sponsors: Hobie Kayaks, Accent Paddles, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, and Wilderness Systems Kayaks.

Many prominent national tackle brands such as Costa Del Mar, Okuma Fishing, XTools, Penn, Daiwa, Shimano, Guy Harvey, Tilley Hats, Sealife Cameras, Berkley, Mirrolure, Tsunami, Lowrance and DOA Lures are also major supporters. The Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, Kayak Fisherman Magazine, Fishing Connection, Canoe&Kayak Magazine, Paddler Magazine, and Great Atlantic Outfitters are promoting and advertising the event.

Kayak fisherman can register at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can also pick up an entry form at any of the sponsors’ locations. More information, complete rules, coupons, and prize details are also available online.

Sponsors for the 2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic include: Strike Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Accent Paddles, Hobie Kayaks, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Advanced Elements, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Sunjammers, Okuma Fishing, Gander Mountain,  Dick’s Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Berkley, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Thule, Native Watercraft, CCA, Bending Branches, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, Florida Fishing Weekly, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Gene’s Seafood, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Sure Catch Jigs, ThermaCELL, Penn Fishing, Exude Mr. Twister, Stohlquist, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, Allied Graphics, Suddath, Extrasport, Leupold, Carlisle, Sealife Cameras, Ugly Braid, Tilley Hats, 3rd Grip CrateMate, Precision Pak, Spot Personal Locator, Werner Paddles, Rite In The Rain, ButtRestFishing.Com, Shady Oyster Fish Camp, 321Fish.Com, SAM Store And Move, Dri-Grip Sunscreen, Miller Brothers Irrigation, David James Tree Co, Fisherman’s Seafood & Bait, Yaklife.Com, LiquidFishing.Com, Lure Tamer..

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JaxKayakFishing
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Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Report - Week Ending Monday November 5, 2007

Now that the wind has finally abated northeast Florida kayak fishermen are back on the fish. Cooler temperatures and fall trends have brought in the black drum and trout, while flounder and redfish are still feeding well. Registration is open for November's online tournaments, the Thanksgiving Slam and Turkey Drumsticks.

John Gill caught some fabulous fish to win the JKF Halloween Slam -- he caught a 25.8" red, 25.5" trout, and 23.8" flounder for an aggregate score of 75.1". He was followed by Frank Gregg in 2nd 68.8", Mike Kogan in 3rd with 66.2", and Dan Arvin in 4th with 63.7". Bob Morris won the October Redfish Spotfest with a 5 spot red and was followed by Mike Kogan in 2nd, and John Gill in 3rd.

Robbie Robertson and Mike Kogan enjoyed a great bite fishing creeks near the JTB bridge. The pair tallied over 25 reds including 6 slot fish to 28", 18 black drum with 2 keeper stringers, 4 trout to 17" and 2 sheepshead.

Andrew Mizell had a personal best day on flounder landing 3 flatties to 23" and 2 slot reds. Mark Dennis landed 4 reds to 22" and a trout working creeks in St. Marys. Rich Sletchta fished Hanna Mills Creek and brought in 25 trout to 18", 8 reds, and 4 black drum.

Rich Santos braved high wind conditions during the week to catch 2 quality reds on fly working flooded grass in Horseshoe Creek. Also out in the wind, Mike Kogan worked Ft. George River for 13 black drum and 5 trout to 17".

Joe Kiegel and John Stewart fished Etowah Creek and landed half a dozen trout and a 29" bonnet head shark. Tom Derringer of St. Augustine caught 3 slot reds in Pellicer Creek and reports it is making a comeback after being hard hit by the recent red tide outbreak.

This report is brought to you by the anglers of www.JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville's Kayak Fishing Community.

Halloween Slam Online Tourney Starts October 13, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, FL - October 11, 2007 - The JaxKayakFishing Halloween Slam online fishing tournament begins Saturday October 13th and runs through Oct 31st. The event uses JaxKayakFishing's new online tournament scoring system to administer a catch-photo-release format targeting a redfish, trout, and flounder.

Entry is open to any angler fishing from a paddle vessel such as a kayak or canoe fishing any inshore waters in Florida and Georgia. The cost is $20 per angler and the event pays out cash prizes in a 40/30/20/10 format for the top four finishers. For more information visit JaxKayakFishing.com.

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Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Report - Week Ending Monday August 20, 2007

The summer doldrums have set in but the bite is still on for Northeast Florida's kayak fisherman. Early morning, late afternoon, and evening have produced some great fish.

Three-year old Christian Derringer (a.k.a. the "human fish finder") caught his first fish all by himself, a 13" flounder while fishing with his Dad Todd Derringer in St. Augustine. They totaled 11 flounder to 21" in the Pellicer region of St. Augustine.

Blake Beltz caught 7 reds to 28" and 4 trout to 21" in Clapboard Creek. Also in Clapboard, Eddie Cabler hooked up with 19 reds including 7 slot fish to 27", 12 trout, and 2 flounder for an inshore slam, and backed it up on another trip with 7 reds to 25", a 13" flounder, and several small trout.

Scott Foley had a nice day on Simpson Creek, landing 3 reds to 21", and 3 black drum to 18", and a 17" trout. Rich Slechta worked the Oak Harbor area for 13 reds including 5 slot fish to 26". James Payton landed 4 reds to 24" and 2 black drum near Dutton Island.

Andrew Mizell and girlfriend Courtney combined for 11 reds to 22" and a 20" flounder in the ICW near Beach Blvd. Brad Hatton and Mike Kogan combined for 42 reds including 28 slot fish to 28" in the ICW near the Atlantic Blvd. On another outing in Garden Creek Kogan totaled 24 reds including 9 slot fish to 27", 2 flounder to 22", 2 trout, and a black drum.

Mitch Granat worked Cedar Creek and landed a 24" red and 2 trout on topwater.Tom Owens scored a 15" flounder and 2 trout to 17" in Mill Cove. Scott Fisher landed 7 reds and a mangrove snapper in creeks near JEA off Heckscher Dr. Jeremy Anderson got the skunk off his new yak with a 22" red, a 12", flounder, a jack and some croakers.

Jeffrey McGovern caught 4 keeper flounder to 22" on topwater lures, 6 trout, and 4 reds for a slam at the 206 bridge in St. Augustine. Jud Miller and Jessica Lee got on a huge bite of yellow mouth trout in Ortega, catching over 60 fish with everything from shrimp to cigarette butts!

This report is brought to you by the anglers of www.JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville's Kayak Fishing Community and the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Radio Show on 1010-XL Saturday mornings from 6-7am.

Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Report - Week Ending Monday July 9, 2007

The summer pattern is finally getting established and Northeast Florida kayak fisherman had lots of great catches both inshore and offshore.

Todd Derringer and son Christian (a.k.a. the "human fishfinder") caught 5 trout to 20", 3 reds to 22", and 5 flounder to 16" enroute to an inshore slam in creeks off the ICW in St. Augustine ICW. In the same neighborhood Gary Shankland sight-fished 14 reds to 26".

Mitch Granat landed a 26" gator trout while kayak fishing with brother Lloyd in Sister's Creek -- the two combined for 9 trout including 4 fish from 20-26" and a flounder. Andrew Mizell went night kayak fishing and was rewarded with 25 trout to 21". Kyle Hamm brought in a slam with a 18" red, 15" trout, and a 14" flounder in the Sherman Creek area.

Todd Derringer of St. Augustine landed a 46" red during an awesome day in Mosquito Lagoon. On another trip back to the lagoon his dad, Tom Derringer, Sr. caught 11 reds over 30".

Scott Foley caught a bunch of jacks including a 6lb fish in Horseshoe Creek. Also in Horseshow Ken Harris landed 6 reds to 26". Jefferey McGovern brought in over 25 small jacks near the 206 bridge in St. Augustine.

Glenn Martin tallied 5 reds to 20", a 14" flounder and a black drum at Dutton Island. Mike Kogan hooked up with 9 reds including 8 slot fish to 25" in the Beach Blvd ICW area. Rich Sletchta had a great day in Simpson Creek hooking up 6 reds to 27" and 5 trout.

In offshore action although  pogies have been scarce, several yak anglers had some success with dead bait and greenies they were able to jig up. Steve Rucker and Tom Hester landed 9 sharks to 4' fishing on Jacksonville Beach. Brett Hastings, Rusty Fissette, Brad Hatton, and Mike Kogan also got into some sharks off the beach in St. Augustine.

This report is brought to you by the anglers of www.JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville's Kayak Fishing Community and the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Radio Show on 1010-XL Saturday mornings from 6-7am.

Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Report - Week Ending Monday June 11, 2007

The winds of April and May have finally abated, and the summer weather pattern seems to be taking hold. Local yak anglers had a wide variety of catches inshore and offshore should be firing up.

Rich Santos caught 3 upper slot reds to 27" on fly in Clapboard Creek. On another trip into Oak Harbor Santos pulled in a 22 spot red. Josh Westbrook landed a 25" trout on fly in Guana Lake. George Harms brought in 4 reds to 30" in Mill Cove.

Jimmy Hurff took his 7-year old nephew Jacob Marsengill for his first solo kayak fishing trip into the Guana River, and they were rewarded with several reds, trout, and a croaker. Todd Derringer and son Christian (a.k.a. the "human fish finder") worked creeks off the ICW in St. Augustine for 3 reds to 29.5" and several flounder to 19".

Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Show cohost Frank Gregg worked Mt. Pleasant Creek for a 21" flounder. Mike Kogan fished Brown's Creek and landed 4 reds to 28", 2 flounder, and a trout. On another trip into Simpson Creek Kogan led a charter that combined for 11 reds to 24", 3 trout, and 3 flounder.

Nicholas Slowik and father Don combined for 5 reds near Dutton Island. In Oak Harbor Glenn Martin landed 5 reds to 24" and Chris Vynanek caught 2 flounder. James Payton brought in 2 flounder in the ICW near Beach Blvd. Rich Slechta scord 4 reds to 23" on an evening paddle  at the little jetties.

This report is brought to you by the anglers of www.JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville's Kayak Fishing Community.

Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Show Debuts May 19th on 1010-XL AM

JACKSONVILLE, FL - May 16, 2007 - The Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Show will debut Saturday May 5th on 1010-XL AM radio from 6-7am. "KayakMike" Kogan, Brett Hastings, and Brad Hatton host a fun, informative talk-radio format about Jacksonville's #1 eco-tourism activity, kayak fishing.

The trio will cover everything that's kayak fishing news and talk, including kayak fishing reports, forecasts, events, techniques, new products, and destinations. Listeners are encouraged to call in at 904-641-1010. The show will also be available via podcast at www.JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville’s online kayak fishing community.

Sponsors for the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Show include Strike-Zone Fishing, All Wet Sports, Black Fly Outfitter, The David James Tree Company, Lifestyles Realty, and Reznicsek-Fraser-Hastings Law.

Interview and Public Relations Contact:
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Derringer Outcatches 282 To Win Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 12, 2007 - In the wake of subtropical storm Andrea, great fishing weather prevailed as 282 kayak fisherman took to the inshore waters of North Florida in the 4th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. With over $60,000 in prizes, 100 sponsors, and 282 paddlers, the Classic is once again the largest kayak fishing event in the world to date.

The catch-photo-release tournament is run by JaxKayakFishing.com, Jacksonville's kayak fishing community, and is for the benefit of danielkids, Florida’s oldest children’s services organization. In an incredible showing of support from the kayak fishing community the Classic raised over $22,000 for the children of Daniel. "We are thrilled to be associated with such a world-class event, and want to thank the kayak anglers of North Florida for their generous support ", said Jim Clark, President of Daniel.

“The fish catching this year was sensational, simply the best ever”, said tournament director Mike Kogan. “After Andrea came through we were concerned, but the weather cleared and the bite was on. More than 12 anglers scored impressive slams, and more than 14 overslot redfish were photographed and released”.

First place honors in the redfish-trout-flounder slam with 63.4" went to Todd Derringer of St. Augustine, FL, who won a fully equipped Ocean Kayak Big Game Prowler. Derringer was closely followed by Charles Ganoe with 62.2”, Justin Loudermilk with 61.9”, and Blake Beltz with 59.5”. Bradford Lydick of Yulee, FL won biggest red honors with a 37.5” fish and took home a Hobie Outback Revolution. Jacksonville’s “Outback” Bill Smith won top trout honors and a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160i with a 23.5” trout. Iko Carrasco won biggest flounder with an 18.1” fish and brought home a Malibu X-Factor.
Rich Santos led the biggest red-on-fly division with a 32.2” red, and Rusty Fissette won biggest trout-on-fly with a 15” fish.  The Temple Fork Outfitters Jr. Angler award went to 13-year old Chris Morrill, and the Lady Angler honors went to Anne Smith.

The Classic pulled together all of Jacksonville's kayak and fishing retailers into a world-class event led by Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, Dick's Sporting Goods, Army Navy Outdoors, and All Wet Sports to name just a few of the over 100 sponsors. According to Kogan, “the great efforts of our volunteers, the generosity of our terrific sponsors from Jacksonville’s local retailers to the manufacturers whose products they carry, and the support of the kayak fishing community have made this event an unqualified success – we can’t wait ‘til  next year.”

For more results and information about next year's Classic visit Jacksonville's kayak fishing community at www.jaxkayakfishing.com.

Special thanks go out to the over 100 sponsors who supported the Classic including: Strike-Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Spider, Stren, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Bending Branches, Emotion Kayaks, Heritage Kayaks, Ocean Kayaks, Old Town Canoe&Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Wilderness Systems, Hobie Kayaks, Advanced Elements, Liquid Logic Kayaks, Hurricane Kayaks, NuCanoe, SloMo Boats, Cobra Kayaks, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Dick's Sporting Goods, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, Patagonia, Army Navy Outdoors, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Cajun Red, Outfitter’s Mapping, CCA, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, BillyStix Custom Fishing Rods, Temple Fork Outfitters, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Tsunami, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Thrifty Outdoors, Hibernet, SeAirSports, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Capt Dick Enterprises, Gene’s Seafood, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Carlisle Paddles, ExtraSport, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Kayak Fishing Stuff, Leupold, Gerber Gear, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Pelican, AllKayakFishing.Com, Coach's Custom Rods, Sure Catch Jigs, Thermacell, AnglersYakShack.Com, SeaSpecs, AT Paddles, West Marine, Penn Fishing, Stohlquist, Matt's Custom Rods, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, TeamYakFish.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Fisher's TackleBox, Rick's Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, River Printing, Panoptx, Bass Assasin Slurp, Tilley, A1A Fishing Charters.

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2007 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic Agate Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 12, 2007 - OFFICIAL RESULTS

Slam
1 – Todd Derringer – 63.4" (25” Red, 20.6” Trout, 17.8” Flounder)
2 – Charles Ganoe – 62.25"
3 – Justin Loudermilk – 61.9"
4 – Blake Beltz – 59.5"

Biggest Redfish Open
1 – Bradford Lydick – 37.5"
2 – Greg Naylor – 36.0"
3 – Vince Console – 29.5"
4 – Wayne Bradby – 29.5"

Biggest Trout Open
1 – Bill Smith - 23.5"
2 – Frank Gregg - 23.3"
3 – Mitch Granat - 21.75"
4 – Adam Moore - 21.0"

Biggest Flounder Open
1 – Iko Carrasco - 18.1"
2 – Robert Altman - 18.0"
3 – Gary Shankland - 17.8"
4 – Nathan Rychlik - 17.5"

Biggest Red Fly
1 – Rich Santos - 32.25"
2 – Rob Benardo - 26.0"
3 – Scott Brown - 23.75"

Biggest Trout Fly
1 – Russel Fissette - 15.5"
2 – Randy Lanier - 15"
3 – Connie Mack Moran - 15”

Lady Angler Award – Anne Smith
Temple Fork Outfitter Junior Angler Award – Chris Morrill
Strike-Zone Fishing Mystery Fish – Johnny Kromann
Best Dang Tacklebox – Joe Carraway

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More Than 230 Registered For May 12th Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL - May 1, 2007 - The Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic is rapidly gaining momentum with over 230 anglers registered for the May 11-12 event. The tournament, run by JaxKayakFishing.com, is the world's largest kayak fishing tournament with over $55,000 in prizes and gifts from 105 sponsors. Proceeds from Jacksonville's premier eco-tourism event benefit children's programs for abused and neglected kids at Daniel Memorial, Florida's oldest children's services agency.

Capt. Kevin Faver and Jeff Lageman of the Outdoors Show on 1010-XL will be emceeing the captain's meeting on May 11th at Strike-Zone Fishing. Honorary captains NFL Hall-Of-Famer Jackie Smith and Times-Union columnist Ron Littlepage will help kick off tournament festivities. There will be raffles and auctions of kayaks and equipment at the captains meeting and the general public is encouraged to come and see what kayak fishing in Jacksonville is all about.

Anglers will launch at first light Saturday May 12th at any inshore location in the Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau county area, and seek redfish, trout, and flounder in a conservation-oriented catch-photo-release format. After fishing there is a check-in, raffles, BBQ banquet, and awards ceremonies at American Legion #129 in Jacksonville Beach. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the kayak fishing camaraderie and festivities.

Kayak fisherman can still register online at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can also pick up an entry form at Strike-Zone Fishing. More information, complete rules, and prize details are also available online.

Sponsors for the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic include: Strike-Zone Fishing, BlackCreek Outfitters, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick, Spider, Stren, Great Atlantic Outfitters, Costa Del Mar, Malibu Kayaks, Bending Branches, Emotion Kayaks, Heritage Kayaks, Ocean Kayaks, Old Town Canoe&Kayaks, Perception Kayaks, Wilderness Systems, Hobie Kayaks, Advanced Elements, Liquid Logic Kayaks, Hurricane Kayaks, NuCanoe, SloMo Boats, Cobra Kayaks, FreedomHawk Kayaks, Dick's Sporting Goods, Black Fly Outfitter, Salty Feather, All Wet Sports, Patagonia, Army Navy Outdoors, XTOOLS, Guy Harvey, Cajun Red, Outfitter’s Mapping, CCA, Creative Feathers Studio, Florida Kayak Fishing, Outdoors Show, BullFrog, Mirrolure, Daiwa, BillyStix Custom Fishing Rods, Temple Fork Outfitters, DOA Lures, Calcutta, Tsunami, Crack of Dawn, MTI, Surf To Summit, Thrifty Outdoors, Hibernet, SeAirSports, Malone Auto Racks, Shimano, Lowrance, Capt Dick Enterprises, Gene’s Seafood, Kayak Amelia, B&M Bait&Tackle, Talic, RAM, Polar Bear Coolers, Carlisle Paddles, ExtraSport, Otter Box, Scotty Rod Holders, Key West Paddle Sports, Kayak Fishing Stuff, Leupold, Gerber Gear, Daiichi Hooks, Hook1, GearKeeper, Pier 17, Pelican, AllKayakFishing.Com, Coach's Custom Rods, Sure Catch Jigs, Thermacell, AnglersYakShack.Com, SeaSpecs, AT Paddles, West Marine, Penn Fishing, Stohlquist, Matt's Custom Rods, Fish-N-Drinks.Com, TeamYakFish.Com, AquaEast, Bite-A-Bait, Wheeleez, White Shell Bait&Tackle, Arlington Bait&Tackle, Fisher's TackleBox, Rick's Bait&Tackle, Saltwater Flytyers, ChokoloskeeCharters.Com, River Printing, Panoptx, Bass Assasin Slurp.

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JaxKayakFishing
PO Box 330465
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
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W: www.jaxkayakfishing.com
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