If you walked into Economy Tackle fifteen years ago looking for a kayak you would have found a very different selection than what fills our showroom today. Long sleek touring kayaks. Recreational sit-insides. The occasional fishing-rigged sit-on-top for the more adventurous customer. The industry’s center of gravity was somewhere between flatwater...

One of the best-kept secrets about kayaking in Sarasota is that a paddle craft gets you somewhere a powerboat a car or a walking trail simply cannot. The same shallow water and tight mangrove creeks that make Sarasota Bay so productive for fishing also hide some genuinely beautiful genuinely quiet spots beaches and sandbars and […] The post Best K...

It’s BACK! The Weekly Fishing Report with Captain Juan Leon. Listen to Capt Juan give you the lastest happenings in Sarasota Bay and surrounding beaches near and off shore for your full fishin report!   The post Fishin Report June 11th 2026 – Video appeared first on Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddle Sports.

Pedal-drive kayaks have changed inshore fishing in Sarasota Bay more than any other single piece of equipment in the last decade. Keeping both hands free while you cover water hold position in current and cast to tailing redfish isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s the standard for serious kayak anglers. But once you decide you want […] The post Fin Drive...

Of all the inshore species that call Sarasota Bay home the red drum universally known as redfish stands out as the ultimate kayak fishing target. They’re powerful aggressive and found in water shallow enough that a kayak gives you a significant tactical advantage over motorized boats. When the water is clear and the tide is […] The post How to Cat...

There’s a moment most kayak anglers hit usually sometime after the fifth or sixth time struggling to lift a 75-pound polyethylene kayak onto a car roof or after wrenching a shoulder at the boat ramp when they start asking: “Is there a better way?” There is. Lightweight kayaks have never been better more feature-rich or […] The post Lightweight Kay...

May is one of the best months to be on Sarasota Bay. Snook are waking up cobia are still in the passes redfish are tailing on warm flats and the water clarity is excellent. It’s also the month when many anglers start thinking about upgrading their setup and one of the fastest-growing upgrades in the […] The post Kayak Fishing with an Electric Moto...

Hey everyone here is a quick report on what’s going on out here right now. The post Fishing Report: May 2026 appeared first on Capt. Brian Caudill – Inshore Fishing Charters.

Sarasota Bay is one of Florida’s premier inshore fishing destinations a shallow protected estuary teeming with redfish snook trout and tarpon. For anglers looking to get close to the action without the noise or expense of a motorized boat a fishing kayak is the perfect solution. But not every kayak is built for the unique […] The post Best Fishing...

Sarasota Bay stretches roughly 35 miles along the Gulf Coast of Florida offering an extraordinary variety of fishing environments within easy paddling distance of public launch points. From the shallow grass flats of the upper bay to the deep mangrove channels of the barrier islands every section of this estuary holds fish year-round. We’ve identi...

Ask ten anglers whether they prefer live bait or artificial lures and you’ll get ten different answers usually delivered with strong opinions. The truth is that both have a place in your arsenal and knowing when to reach for each one is what separates a productive day on the water from a slow one. If […] The post Live Bait vs. Artificial Lures for...

Last Updated on April 22 2026 by Capt. Jason If you’re planning summer activities for your child choosing the right week for a kids fishing camp in Tampa Bay is...

There are fish and then there are tarpon. Few inshore species command the same respect obsession and outright awe as the Silver King. Hooking one from a kayak puts you in a category of angling that very few anglers ever experience and Southwest Florida is one of the best places in the world to do […] The post Fishing Florida’s Tarpon Season from a...

Some nights remind you why you got into paddling in the first place. April 22nd is one of those nights. Economy Tackle is proud to host the 2026 Paddling Film Festival at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota bringing one of the paddling world’s most celebrated annual events right to our backyard. Whether you’re a seasoned […] The post Economy Tackle Is...

Spring fishing is taking off! The water temperature has stabilized in the mid 70s and the fish are responding. The post Spring Fishing is Taking Off! appeared first on Capt. Brian Caudill – Inshore Fishing Charters.

Spring is here! With hopes of this being the last cold front of the season things sure are heating up out there! We’ve had a few reports of bait showing up in the bay once the temps rise a few more degrees it should start to come in nicely. With high winds preventing people from […] The post Fishing Report- Friday March 20 2026 appeared first on E...

Our annual spring kayak sale and demo day is here! Plus we will host another kayak fishing seminar with local legend Chris Lender. Demo Day: Our free demo day will be hosted at Ken Thompson Park on lido key  Saturday March 21st @ 9a to Noon.  Come try before you buy. We will host a variety of […] The post 2026 PADDLE N’ GO SPRING KAYAK SALE DEMO A...

The weather has been absolutely beautiful and the fishing has been a reflection of just that! Warmer weather and calmer winds have allowed many to get out nearshore and offshore these past couple weeks. Sailfish were reported about 50 mi out last week big amberjacks and gag grouper on the deeper structure and in about […] The post Fishing Report-M...

Last Updated on March 5 2026 by Capt. Jason What You’ll Learn in This Guide If your child loves the outdoors a kids fishing camp in Tampa Bay can be...

Choosing the right rod and reel combo can make or break your saltwater fishing experience. With so many options available it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you are fishing the flats in Sarasota casting from a pier in Bradenton or heading offshore occasionally having a reliable and well-matched setup is essential. At Economy Tackle/Dolphin […...

If you walked into Economy Tackle fifteen years ago looking for a kayak you would have found a very different selection than what fills our showroom today. Long sleek touring kayaks. Recreational sit-insides. The occasional fishing-rigged sit-on-top for the more adventurous customer. The industry’s center of gravity was somewhere between flatwater...