Francis Tran
Francis Tran, born and raised in Pass Christian, MS, cut his teeth salt water fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2015, he graduated at Mississippi State University as an electrical engineer. He began working in Baton Rouge, LA performing contract work for utility companies. During that time, he bought his first kayak, Hobie Pro […]
Joe Forsythe
I am originally from northwest Pennsylvania and was immersed into the world of fishing by my father who guided for walleye on Lake Erie. My true passion for fishing was not re-ignited until I moved to the Tampa Bay area of Florida and a co-worker took me out kayak fishing. I immediately fell in love […]
Matthew Mitchell
My name is Matthew Mitchell. I’m from Gulfport Mississippi. A kayak angler that loves fishing everything from top water frog over lily pads to trolling divers for tuna offshore.
Aaron Clay
I’m a kayak angler who thrives on the thrill of catching big fish. The water has always been my playground, and I love the challenge of fishing offshore in my Hobie, whether I’m chasing trophy fish or exploring new fishing spots. Kayak fishing gives me the freedom to go off the beaten path and get […]
Ron Champion
Ron Champion from Richmond Hill, Georgia USA, is a seasoned Bass fishing tournament angler, with over 30 years of competitive fishing experience. Coming over to kayak fishing from bass boats, it did not take Champion long to make an impact in the kayak world. Since 2013 he has competed in over 300 kayak tournaments and […]
Domenic Paniccia
I am an avid saltwater kayak angler with a deep passion for exploring the salt marshes of Northeast Florida and beyond. Whether I’m out on the Hobie myself, chasing redfish, trout and flounder, helping a client land their first catch , or grinding through the tournament scene, I never get tired of living this incredible […]
Chris Lender
I’m a life long fisherman, recently turned tournament angler. Living in Sarasota, Fl. I get to target a variety of fish, with Snook and Redfish being my favorite. I’ve joined a number of series tournaments that have me traveling much of the southeast region chasing redfish with some top anglers. I enjoy the competition and […]
Brendan Bayard
As one of the original founders of Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club in Louisiana, I enjoy tournament fishing, exploring new waters especially along the gulf coast in my Hobie kayaks. More often than not bringing along my kids and teaching them about the wonderful resource we have here on the Louisiana Coast. I have the […]
Josh Duffel
I’m a Southwest Louisiana Native, I still call Lake Charles, LA my home. Fishing and Kayak Fishing has been a passion of mine since for the past 12 years. I have been the Store Manager at a Local Hobie Dealer, Ship to Shore Co., for the past 7 years in Lake Charles, LA. I enjoy […]
Courtney Ashburn
As a native of Tallahassee, Florida, a place I still call home, I run my kayak fishing charter business. Kayak fishing is such a major part of my life that I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t be on the water. I have met so many incredible people through kayak fishing, whether […]