New To Kayak Fishing? Check Out Our Tips

If you enjoy kayaking, and enjoy fishing, you should checkout kayak fishing. It’s a great way to enjoy the best of both worlds. If you’re new to kayak fishing, check out our tips below, they’re great for beginners. Kayak fishing is a great way to get on the water, and in remote areas of Sarasota […]

Reasons to Buy an Inflatable Paddleboard

Paddleboards are THE thing to do in Sarasota and around Tampa Bay waters. Our water is nice and tranquil, so it is the perfect sport, as well as the perfect place to learn how to paddleboard if you don’t already know how. When it comes to deciding to buy a paddleboard, there are many reasons […]

Philippi Estate Park Kayaking and Activites

It’s not difficult to catch glimpses of Phillippi Creek when journeying around Sarasota. Along the southern edge of the creek rests the 60-acre county property known as Phillippi Estate Park. This wondrous property features plenty of activities for kids and adults, including a convenient kayak launch. The History of Phillippi Estate Park The estate park […]

3 Most Common Types of Fishing Kayaks

Not all kayaks are created the same. Indeed not for the same purpose. Fishing kayaks are in their own category. Fishing kayaks are designed with stability as well as navigability in mind. The right kind of fishing kayak for you will depend on what type of fishing you plan to engage in, as well as […]

3 Key Sarasota Kayak Fishing Tips

Kayak fishing is gaining more and more popularity as fishing aficionados embrace the benefits of fishing from a kayak. We at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports have made our love of casting out from a kayak no secret. With that in mind, we put together a list of 3 key kayak fishing tips for our readers to […]

Kayak Rentals: Rent to Buy a Kayak

Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports understands that purchasing a kayak is not an easy decision to make. It’s a major purchasing decision that involves plenty of preplanning and forethought. With this in mind, we continually strive to make easier to get you in a kayak today. From our constant free demo days to discounted kayak rentals, to […]

3 Key Stand-Up Paddleboard Safety Tips

Your kayaking and stand up paddleboard experts in Sarasota at Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports have a few tips for you to stay safe while you enjoy one our favorite waterborne outdoor activity. While stand-up paddle boarding can be a fun activity for the whole family it is important to always have a safety first approach when […]

Kayaking During Red Tide: Is it Safe?

Florida has an unwanted visitor known as red tide who likes to grace our shores every so often. Water sports lovers who are not familiar with this phenomenon often wonder if it safe to still be out on the water. Questions such as is it safe to go kayaking during red tide are back to […]

Summer Kayaking Sun Protection Tips

The wonderful world of summer kayaking is opening its welcoming arms here in Florida as locals and tourists alike run outside to enjoy the weather. The Sunshine State got its name for the plentiful rays it showers on those lucky enough to visit or live in it. The sun is not all good news however […]

Why Hobie Kayaks are Cost Effective

Since 1950 Hobie Kayaks have been the name to beat when it comes to a quality kayaking experience that lasts. Competitors have tried to imitate or beat Hobie’s success to no avail. The easiest tactic that comes naturally to the human buying experience has been price. Competitors have cut, shrimped, and trimmed their materials and […]