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Standard practice is to fish from the skiff. If you want to deviate from the "norm," I offer fishing trips by canoe and kayak into the no motor area of the Banana River Lagoon and into the north end of the Mosquito Lagoon. Fishing from a hand powered boat offers an aesthetic that a motor skiff cannot match.

Fishing the no motor zone is a long physical day. It's a big piece of water. The reward (if it's good) is that there are lots of big redfish and seatrout, along with black drum, snook, and tarpon in season. Total paddling distance could exceed 12 miles.

The north end of Mosquito Lagoon offers lots of slot sized reds and some trout in a much smaller, more intimate environment. Total paddling distance will be about three miles.

Anglers fishing from a hand powered boat must sign a liability release form.

Canoe Fishing

I use a 16 foot Old Town canoe, the Camper model. It will accommodate one angler. While the canoe is harder to paddle than a kayak, and it moves more slowly, it does offer a couple of advantages.

-It is possible to stand up while fishing from the canoe, provided you are reasonably coordinated.

-I am in the boat with you to coach you. I will be standing and poling while you fish.

Kayak Fishing

I have three different models of Ocean Kayaks, the Scupper Pro, the Prowler 13, and the Drifter. All are silent and stealthy, delightful little fishing boats. I can accommodate three kayak anglers at a time.

-The Scupper Pro is long and narrow, easy to paddle.

-The Drifter is shorter and wider, not as easy to paddle, but more stable and spacious. Smaller sized people can easily stand up in these boats.

-The Prowler design is about halfway between the other two, wider than the Scupper Pro, narrower than the Drifter.

The major disadvantage I've noticed on kayak charters is that I am not able to coach you. While I can try to help, in a kayak you are very much on your own.

Kayak fishermen require chest waders from Thanksgiving until Easter. If you're around 5'10" to 6' I can supply these. Kayak fishermen also need to have their own fishing license.

All photos and text copyright © John A. Kumiski 2005. It is illegal to reproduce or distribute anything on this website in any manner or medium without written permission from its author, John A. Kumiski, 284 Clearview Road, Chuluota, FL 32766; 407.977.5207; spottedtail@spottedtail.com.


	Fishing from Hand Powered Boats Standard practice is to fish from the skiff. If you want to deviate from the "norm," I offer fishing trips by canoe and kayak into the no motor area of the Banana River Lagoon and into the north end of the Mosquito Lagoon. Fishing from a hand powered boat offers an aesthetic that a motor skiff cannot match. Fishing the no motor zone is a long physical day. It's a big piece of water. The reward (if it's good) is that there are lots of big redfish and seatrout, along with black drum, snook, and tarpon in season. Total paddling distance could exceed 12 miles. The north end of Mosquito Lagoon offers lots of slot sized reds and some trout in a much smaller, more intimate environment. Total paddling distance will be about three miles. Anglers fishing from a hand powered boat must sign a liability release form. Canoe Fishing I use a 16 foot Old Town canoe, the Camper model. It will accommodate one angler. While the canoe is harder to paddle than a kayak, and it moves more slowly, it does offer a couple of advantages. -It is possible to stand up while fishing from the canoe, provided you are reasonably coordinated. -I am in the boat with you to coach you. I will be standing and poling while you fish. Kayak Fishing I have three different models of Ocean Kayaks, the Scupper Pro, the Prowler 13, and the Drifter. All are silent and stealthy, delightful little fishing boats. I can accommodate three kayak anglers at a time. -The Scupper Pro is long and narrow, easy to paddle. -The Drifter is shorter and wider, not as easy to paddle, but more stable and spacious. Smaller sized people can easily stand up in these boats. -The Prowler design is about halfway between the other two, wider than the Scupper Pro, narrower than the Drifter. The major disadvantage I've noticed on kayak charters is that I am not able to coach you. While I can try to help, in a kayak you are very much on your own. Kayak fishermen require chest waders from Thanksgiving until Easter. If you're around 5'10" to 6' I can supply these. Kayak fishermen also need to have their own fishing license.		Navigation Bookmark this Page! Guided Fishing: General Fishing Information About Our Fishing Tackle Who Brings What? Fishing From the Skiff Fishing From Canoes and Kayaks Tarpon Fishing! This Week's Fishing Report Subscribe to the Fishing Report Lodging and Restaurants Photo Album Testimonials FAQ's Directions Fly Fishing Lessons About Capt. John Book a Trip! Links Books, Maps, Videos, and Special Reports: Argonaut Publishing Company Argonaut Publishing On-Line Store Flies and Fly Tying: SexyFlies! Fly of the Week And Last But Not Least: Contact Us!

	All photos and text copyright © John A. Kumiski 2005. It is illegal to reproduce or distribute anything on this website in any manner or medium without written permission from its author, John A. Kumiski, 284 Clearview Road, Chuluota, FL 32766; 407.977.5207; spottedtail@spottedtail.com.

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