snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout (or speckled trout), black drum, sheepshead, jack crevalle, bluefish, ladyfish and southern flounder to name a few. Some of the near- shore species include what Florid- ians call bonito or little tunny (also known as false albacore or albies up north), cobia, kingfish, giant jacks, Spanish mackerel and several va-

Kayak Fishing Tournaments. Over the last few years the number of kayak fishing tournaments throughout the state of Florida has increased quite a bit, and this month we’ll take a look at how to fish them successfully and which events should be on your radar.