Crystal River 5-26-11 heading out

Here is a video short with some great fishing rods as stars, not to mention two fabulous anglers.  This was not a kayak fishing trip but one in a flats boat.  What a wonderful place to fish and enjoy the outdoors.  Crystal River Florida is just fantastic.

My front deck on Classic Day

Here is a shot of my front deck on the day of the Jax Kayak Classic.  My favorite fishing rods, reels, and lures are set and ready to go.  The boat, of course, the famous W500 from Wavewalk the finest fishing kayak made today.  What a great selection of fishing products all of which will catch a load of fish.

5-21-11 Jeff McGovern takes on the 206 bridge! See it on film

Here we go another simple kayak fishing movie.  The start of the day showing my kayak, my gear, my fishing poles and where we will be headed. 

Jeff's Tackle Box at the Jax Kayak Classic

Kate and I had our Emmrod table at the Jax Kayak Classic over this past weekend.  Friday night was the Captain's Meeting then on Saturday the fishing and awards meeting in the evening.  Loads of fun and it was so nice to see kids and parents both having a blast kayak fishing.  We sold a few Emmrods and I think that they are becoing more accepted each time folks see them.  It was nice to have some of my fishing buddies speak up and comment how well they cast and that they do catch fish.  More to come on the event, stay tuned.

Quick chat with a redfish

I shot this last Saturday practicing for the Classic.  Of course it's the 206 bridge area at Cresent Beach Florida.  Kayak fishing was off the chain, trout, reds, lady fish and blue fish.  All on lures and loads of fun.  Caught all the gamefish on the little MuL 10 spincast reel from Qualia.  The fishing rod was an Emmrod Packer with the new 7 coil Universal tip section.  Wow, nice combo and so easy to use.  Proves that for under a 100 dollars you can get a solid lifetime fishing set up.  I'll post some other items shortly but I wanted to get my shot visit with Mr Redfish on the blog.

5-07-11 Genung's Fish Camp with the W500, Qualia Reels and Emmrod

Satruday was a blast!..Here is the first little video.  More to come

Salt 1 bait caster

Here is the new Salt1 Baitcasting reel from US Reel.  Fantastic on my fishing rods and an easy to use rig for big fish.  Tomorrow will be my first time in the kayak with it.  Finally a nice day and time for a little fishing.  The Kayak Classic is next week so practice is in order.  My Emmrods have been idle for too long and I can't wait to feel the pull on the end of the line.

This week at the South East Pest Management Conference

Kate and I spent time this week in Gainesville, Florida at the South East Pest Control meeting.  We handled two booths one for JF Oakes and the other for EPIC.  Respectively the two companies carry insect pheromone and rodent attractants or a line of repellent products for deer, rabbits, gophers, moles and armadillos.  We had a great time and there was huge interest in the two companies lines since both represent green pest control at it's best.  Now why am I talking about this stuff on my fishing blog?  Well it's easy, I had my fishing rods along too.  The Emmrods sure draw folks to the booth, relaxed conversation starts and pretty soon those fishing rods are a great path to a happy customer.  Only one week to go now until the world's largest kayak fishing event.  Lots to get ready for sure,  Hopefully this Saturday i can get at least a little time on the water. 

Last Saturday - Jeff's Tackle Box at the NEFRA Bass event

Last weekend we attended and exhibited at the North East Florida Realtors Association charity bass event in Palatka.  It was an interesting day but frankly proof positive that the economy is not yet recovered regardless of what the media might say.  Few lookers and no buyers for almost all of the folks showing products.  The price of gas was a topic since we all know boats burn it very quickly and those big bass boats do use it quickly.  Sure better than even 5 years ago but fishing trips by power boat are expensive and getting to be out of reach for a load of people.  Kayak fishing is getting a hard look by many an anglers with the gas costs.  Those were the type of things discussed.  The RV folks that came along to talk were really feeling the pinch.  A number of them mentioned their rigs were currently parked and would stay that way for some time to come. All in all we did have a nice time though, just wish a few more Emmrods had found a new home.

Another shreaded can

I'm really getting into these slingshots.  Handy, easy to shoot and much like the my fishing rods for compact fun.  This is a second Chief AJ I picked up since it takes over night for tube sets to dry when you change them.  Now the shooting can continue uninterrupted.  Accuracy is excellent and what a great way to shoot in the backyard almost anywhere and not bother anyone.  The little shooting trap is as simple as a cardboard box with a window cut in it to shoot into.  The can is suspended from a piece of wire hanger hung in the window.  A towel hanging double behind the can will catch the balls and they end up in the base of the box. Used wood pieces across the top edge of the box to create a hang point.  I'm still surprised at how inexpensive this sport is.  The Chief AJ slingshots are around 15 dollars each so cost is minimal.  I would have at least two to cover those tube replacements for an active shooter.