New member Introduction

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[edit] Welcome to our club

What does OKFC stand for? Orlando Kayak Fishing club

What does this club do? We are Kayakers that enjoy sight fishing for Tailing Reds (red drum)in the Mosquito lagoon, Indian river (IRL) and the No Motor Zone (NMZ)portion of the Banana River. Most of us live in the Central Florida area. We are also prone to catch other species such as Snook, Black Drum, Sharks and flounder.

Can I join? There are no dues or requirements to join. We actively encourage anyone to join as safety in numbers is always recommended on the water.

How do I join? Simply participate in the forum and introduce yourself, just show up at one of our meetings or at one of the monthly outings. We have a monthly meeting & Outings posted on our calendar

When & where do you meet? We meet once a month at either Bass pro, Mosquito creek outfitters or Gander Mountain. The location is posted on our Calendar and info with Directions are located on our meetings page. Anyone going out will also post when & where they are planning a excursion in addition to the group events on the Forum.

Anyone wishing to go will simply post their intention, then plan the time & place to meet up that day

How can I get in touch? Kirk Dunaway (aka Helrazor) - president [1]

Philip Richen & Julian Richen (aka Ofrog & FireDart) - Web design, Creative Content & Graphics [2]

Where can I learn more about fishing in General? You can ask any questions to our group members on our Forum[3]

Florida Sportsman magazine feature a great forum that most group members also frequent. Although they have several boards, the one we tend to follow is East Central & No Motor Zone Also check out the Addicted to fishing videos

What is Catch & Release? Lee Wulff said it well "Game fish are too valuable to be only caught once"Properly releasing fish is important to maintain our fisheries. There is an excellent article by Stu Apte featured in the Shallow water angler. We highly recommend you read it before catching your first fish

What equipment should I take on a trip? Download the Checklist in PDF version or a Excel Spreadsheet

10 things to consider before buying a Yak Here's a |quick read

Do I need a fishing license & where can I find bag limits? You definitely need to be aware of all the regulations regarding the fish you are after. You can also download the PDF files from MyFWC.com[4] that has every rule clearly outlined on the site.

Isn't there the need for a permit in some areas? Yes, the Merritt Island Refuge does require one the link[5] is also avaiable on our news page.

How do I tie knots and are there any good sites to learn this skill? Learning a few select knots will be all you need. You can find a link on our News page on our website that you can view knot tying video's[6] Take the time to learn a few of the basic knots.

Where can I learn about weather conditions? Featured on our News page[7] is an RSS feed from NOAA for conditions around the Mosquito Lagoon area. Our Weather page is also a complilation of different weather related live feed sites including tides and lunar charts. Always check conditions as you leave in the morning but caution is advisable as conditions can change within an hour.

I'm thinking on going fishing outside of this area. Do you have any info elsewhere? We maintain good relationships with other groups. Usually by posting on their forums & letting them know you are coming into the area they will offer to hook up with members & go fishing. We do the same for their group members.

In the Jacksonville area visit Jax kayak fishing club [8] While in Tampa visit the Hardcore kayak club [9]

What's the story behind the swans? We participated in the first roundup of the Regal swans on Lake Eola. They were brought here 100 years ago and had never been looked at by Veterinarians. They will now be check yearly to maintain the health of the colony. You can read the whole story here.

Do you supply any gear? No, we do not, however me can recommend several outfitters and in addition since we are hands on with this equipment we can share some unbiased opinions on gear that we use. Incidentally we can be very passionate about our opinions!

Where can I buy equipment to outfit myself? Check out our Gear page as we have provides several links to products we use.

We do not endorse any manufacturer and OKFC is not a sponsored site. We are kayak fishermen and these are some of the items we personally use. Feel free to share your personal insights or opinions on our forum.

How can I ID a fish that I catch? Visit the Saltwater fish identification site [10]

Can you recommend any books?

 Kayak Fishing-The Complete Guide by Cory Routh
 Fishing Florida's Space Coast, by Captain Kuminski