A FISHERMAN got the fright of his life when the snapper he thought he had on the end of his line turned out to be a 2.4m shark.
Even more scary was the fact Paul Spathopoulos, of Mentone, was fishing from his kayak.
Mr Spathopoulos was sure he had hooked a snapper.
But 20 minutes into the battle … Details & Picture
When you think winter sports, kayaking usually isn’t towards the top of the list. But one Marathon County man is gearing up to take the waters on a 5,000 mile journey.
Wausau native Jake Stachovak is gearing up for a journey of a life time. He’s taking his sea kayak on a 5,000 mile ride around the eastern United States. It’s something he’s been thinking about since he was just a kid … Details
Dave Lamoureux’s kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That’s because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here.
Apparently, it never occurred to the authorities that someone might be crazy enough to want to catch a bluefin while sitting in what amounts to a floating plastic chair and enjoying what Melville called a “Nantucket sleigh ride.â€
Since the end of July, Lamoureux has …Â Details
With kayak fishing growing in popularity, a tournament series is being launched at the end of this month for all those who enjoy casting a line in between paddles.
The Tropic Bay Kayak Fishing Classic is billed as a 10-tournament series that will begin in the Green Key area Nov. 28 and continue with events along the Florida Gulf Coast as well as in Louisiana and Texas …Â Details