We are a group of anglers in the central Florida Area who fish from kayaks in fresh and salt water.
We have teamed up with our friends
from the West coast HCKA club
to create a bi-coastal Google Earth map of our favorite kayak fishing launch sites. We will continue to develop this as a community project and will also add hyperlinks, pictures and video as well in the months to come. If you are interested in participating let us know.
Click on the Google Earth Globe to Download the Map
This is a corroborative effort to grow the wealth of knowledge for and from our club member's recommendations or simply to share local information.
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Every month we hold a meeting and we feature a guest speaker to educate and entertain. In the past we have had many guest speakers such as Captain Tom Van Horn from Coastal Angler, Captain Chris Myers, Captain Jim Ross, Captain Rodgers from the Hawgwild Show, Rick from the Snook Foundation, Rod Price with the Friends of the Wekiva, Mary Carswell the kayak instructor amongst others.
NEW UPDATE 3/30/2012 To download and view the complete calendar of events and meetings for our second quarter (in PDF format and takes about 30 to 45 seconds depending on your connection) click on the icon.
Neil has fished Florida waters since 1975 and has concentrated on inshore fishing. Neil has fished exclusively in kayaks since 1998. A guide since 2005,Neil has refined his teaching style that is complete, comprehensive and valuable.
Neil fishes all of Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Dunedin, and Palm Harbor and on up the Nature Coast of Florida's Gulf Coast. Trips cover the entire range of species available in the Gulf and inshore waters. Charters specialize in snook, redfish, speckled trout, flounder and pompano. He also has success catching sharks, cobia, mangrove snapper, bluefish, mackerel,sheepshead, black drum and tarpon.
Neil Taylor is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a business degree,formerly on the Board of Directors for Pinellas Coastal Conservation Association, an active supporter of Tampa Bay Watch, the FWC and Pinellas County Sheriff’s office, outdoor writer and featured speaker on kayak fishing.
Travel country which is located at 1101 East Altamonte Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Strike Three Kayak Fishing
To all Adopt an Area volunteers,
You are invited to an Adopt an Area recognition event to show our appreciation for all the hard work you have contributed to the refuge over the last three years.
You and any members of your family or organization who have participated in a clean up are invited. Each participant is welcome to bring one guest.
Please RSVP by email to Kathy Eichinger by clicking HERE no later than April 27 with the number of people who will attend. If you would like a turkey dog let me know when you RSVP.
Hot Dog Roast
Stan Howarter, Refuge Biologist will speak about water and water management on the refuge
Door prizes, Live animal exhibit
7 AM launch into the unique habitat of the 1,000 islands for some paddle fishing. Be back at the launch by 12 am for potluck and hanging out.
All are welcome to join and you can sign up for food on the website to let us know what you want to bring!
Click Earth icon to download Google Earth KMZ File a view the this great area.
1000 Islands coordinates are: 28°18'33.74"N 80°36'51.03"W
Please RSVP by clicking here!
See you there,
Philip Richen, Club VP
We are a no-dues club, however to support our hosting which will be coming up in April for the annual renewal,
please purchase a sticker either clicking this secure PayPal link to buy an OKFC Sticker or...
...you can also purchase them at any of the monthly meetings and during our special events.
The entire team at Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka have been strong supporters of our club.
Rory, Captain Tom Van Horn, Captain Chris Myers and the entire staff have always made us feel welcomed, offered free access to their facility for our meetings, great seminars and help us in some way with many of our club sponsored events.
We are a no dues club and this support is very appreciated. Kirk and Fred have personally experienced their highly refined skills, knowledge and professionalism as guides in the lagoon. It is for these reason that we put the OKFC seal of approval and recommend any club member to utilize their services
If you would like to rent a kayak in order to try the sport or simply have a friend in town and need an extra yak, we recommend Lauren Postal
We always advocate safety on the water so we are also very happy to announce that we have two ACA / BCU certified safety instructors who have team up with us to offer safety classes
You can contact Rich Miller by email or by phone: 407-709-7129 or Curt Gashlin by email or by phone: 407-443-7875
This is a great opportunity for anyone to learn some important basics and be better prepared during our outings
Classes are available up to four hours in duration and are blended with a fun journey but at economical rates for groups or individuals. Learn forward strokes, maneuvering strokes, braces, edging and rescues, as well as safety on the water. Course are adjusted to what you would like to achieve. Have fun with learning and be safe on the water.
You can download this pamphlet on avoiding hazards while kayak fishing
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