Experience the beauty of waterways and the thrill of catching your own fresh fish with kayak fishing. The serenity of paddling and the satisfaction of reeling in your prize catch create unforgettable memories. Kayaks are perfect for quietly stalking skittish fish in shallow waters, while the Yoyito hand line fishing reel offers versatility for trolling, jigging, or casting. Crafted from …
Emergency Survival Fishing Kit
People often think of cataclysmic events when they prep, but approximately 3.5 million people experience homelessness in the US every year. Most homelessness is invisible, they dress like normal people and surprisingly many have jobs. These are also survival scenarios, that if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck, could happen to you. But you don’t have to be homeless to benefit from fishing, it could …
Unique Features of our Hand Line Fishing Reel
The Yoyito is not the only hand line fishing reel on the market, but it sits in a class of its own. It is the most compact and durable reel of its kind. We took a rod and spinning reel and removed anything that was not absolutely necessary to perform the basic functions: casting, retrieving, sensitivity and the ability to …
Fish & Hike the Florida Everglades – 2 Day Adventure
Apr 27, 2019 at 9 AM – Apr 28, 2019 at 5 PM EDT Hike Big Cypress National Preserve (approximately 2.5 miles) through amazing bald cypress swamps and hardwood hammocks. Passing gators and a variety of birds, including cranes and hawks. Catch your bait along the way as we journey to a beautiful, undisturbed lake filled with exotic and native …
Lake George – Nile Mile Point Fishing Pier
Lake George marks the eastern boundary of the Ocala National Forest. This body of water is the second largest lake in Florida, feed by the mighty St. John River along with several springs. The actual pier extends deep into the lake, at the tip of Nine Mile Point, in the Lake George WMA. There are two large picnic shelters with several …
Redfish on a handline
It was a slow summer night, the air was thick and the breeze was not strong enough to keep the no-see-ums at bay. Around 2 am on a Sunday night, the pier was almost empty. This particular location is only a couple of miles from the inlet, so I figured it was not a bad spot to try our luck. …
Dropper Loop Rig
On this tutorial, we’ll learn how to make a dropper loop. This is normally used on dropshot rigs, where the weight is on the bottom and you have one or more hooks above. These type of rigs are best used for bottom fishing and they are effective in both saltwater and freshwater environments. Although I don’t normally use this type …
Free-Line Rig
Free lining refers to a rig that has no hardware other than the hook. This type of rig is used for live bait and can be very effective for top water predators like trout, snook, and tarpon. But will also work well for many other species. The idea behind it is to not weigh down your bait in order to …
Snell Hook Carolina Rig
Here we have a pretty traditional rig. This particular rig is known by several names, but I think it is most commonly known here in the US as the Carolina Rig. I’m choosing this opportunity to also show you how to snell a hook, this is not required for this rig, but snelling is a very strong way to attach …
Double Hook Dropshot Rig
Here I’m going to show you how to make a simple double hook dropshot rig. This is one of the most useful rigs I know and I use it very often. In fact, when I first arrive at a fishing location, the first thing I usually do is put a couple of lines in the water using this rig. In …