Welcome to u.s.3rd CKF  Kayak fishing is a fast growing way to fish. It's an exciting, peaceful and ECO friendly way to hunt down your favorite fish without leaving fuels or lubricants in our precious waters. Kayak manufacturers are designing and building kayaks specifically for todays fisherman. This new style of fishing allows you to paddle the shallowest of waters, where no boat can go. You can enjoy this sport alone or in groups and it's a great way to spend time with family or friends. Many seasoned kayak fishermen now compete in America's Great Gulf Coast tournaments from Texas to Florida.

Whether on the rivers, in the coastal bays or outside the breakers people are reaping the rewards of kayak fishing. Up and down the coast there are also kayak fishing guides who can usually treat you to a days limit, whether it be Trout, Redfish or Flounder. Most guides will paddle right along with you, but some down towards Laguna Madre, Texas will pull your kayaks or carry them by mother-ship to places where the Monster Trout are.

                                                      *  MMK Outfitters *

 {MMK Outfitters}- Many of us fishermen are also hunters, so if your the Whitetail, Elk, Kudo, Bear or even Lion hunter or would like to, i've put a link to an excellent hunting guide service.  {MMK Outfitters} specialize in exotic hunts from Texas to Canada, South America, and Africa. MMK is a World Class hunting guide service dedicated to making your hunt the best experience in hunting. MMK also works with the TPWD to better manage the growth of deer in quality and quantity. I highly recommend this service, click their link, check them out.

   
                                      *   Take a Kid Fishing  *

      I read some where..... Take a kid hunting now and you won't have to hunt for them later. Well i know that holds true with taking a kid fishing. Taking a kid fishing instills rewarding experiences and values  they will remember for the rest of their lives. Not to leave out, its  a great way to * PAY it FORWARD.* To keep the great sport of fishing alive and passing on Fish, Wildlife and Wetland Conservation to our younger generation. Remember some of them will be our leaders one day. A couple of good tips is to keep things simple, buy them real fishing equipment, ( not the toy kind ) and find a fishing hole with a high concentration of fish.  You can check out your state Parks and Wildlife Departments to find excellent places to fish, what kind of fish and enjoyable places to spend a day in quality time with a kid. Always remember safety first. Make sure your child is aware of his surroundings and  wears a Coast Guard approved PDF  ( Personal Floatation Device). Manufacturers make plenty of styles designed specifically for fishing.  This is a good idea even if just fishing off a bank. Remember the power of water is highly under estimated and banks can be illusive and slippery. { Look for your PDF's and other fishing gear, kayaks and equipment and save at Bass Pro Shops and Boaters World to the right in our affiliates section.} >

                                                      Spring Fishing Tip
    How Tides Temperatures and Water Clarity affect How When and Where to Fish

     Spring is finally here which brings us warmer water Temperatures that draw the fish up to feed sooner, leaving those deeper winter warming holes to feed in the shallow waters on the mud flats, grassy areas and oyster reefs earlier in the mornings here on the Gulf Coast.   Then, back to the depths in the hotter afternoons to stay cooler until the sun lowers towards the horizon cooling of the waters a bit. Some of our coasts best times are sunrise untill latter morning and from 2-3 hours before sunset. Its time to make sure you have packed your favorite Top water Lures or Flies, or fresh live bait. Its best to prepare before you go, check your Tide Charts, (which you can find under our Tides button), possibly find out the water clarity (using surf webcams). Knowing your water clarity will help you decide what color Lure or Fly to use. Myself, i pick brighter and more colorful lures to use when the waters are clearer and darker browns or blacks when the waters are murky. I find i have a better day fishing when i stick with my personal choices i've established through the years. Everyone is different, we all have our own favorites which work best for each of us. Also remember to calculate your wind factor in. This could determine which spot to fish at. Look in our Surf Cams, Weather and Tides sections to help you plan your fishing trips.

                                                                     CCA
                                             Coastal Conservation Association
 
 CCA's purpose is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. CCA"s objective is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of the coastal resources for the benifit and enjoyment of the general public.
 Join CCA You can join under one of many of CCA's membership programs, including state and youth memberships. Join today, click on Join CCA button above.has led the battle to protect recreational anglers" freedom to fish. The Freedom to Fish Act will provide reasonable guidelines for the use of Marine Protected areas.

                                                    u.s. 3rd CKF Forum
                                    A Place Where Kayakerz can talk about Fishing
 Meet other kayakerz: Share your fishing thoughts and plans. Talk about your kayak fishing experiences, find where the fish are biting and share your fishing pictures and seafood recipes.
 u.s. 3rd CKF Forum also has a section to sell, buy or trade your kayaks or fishing equipment. A must section for those Newbies who are thinking about purchasing their 1st kayak. Just register and login.

                           

                  2006 CCA STAR TOURNAMENT KIDS FLOUNDER                                    DIVISION WINNER
                                                                       Way to go
                                               ***Tyler MacAllister***

***Our grandson Tyler was awarded a $50.000 college scholarship by catching the largest flounder. Tyler was 9 years old at the time***


 Columbia Sportswear STAR*Kids Flounder Division 

(ages 6 through 10)

The winner will receive a $50,000 college scholarship.  The 1st through 4th runner-up will receive an Academy Sports & Outdoors gift certificate, plaque and "special edition" STAR runner-up cap.

Winner:     Tyler Mac Allister  age (9)   4lbs. 8 oz. Beach Bait and Tackle       

Runners-Up:	Weight	Angler	Weigh Station	Award
1.	3 lbs. 10 ozs.	Shannan Mathers (9)	Jim's Pier	$250
2.	3 lbs. 8 ozs.	Peyton Noser (9)	Sargent Bait & Tackle	$150
3.	3 lbs. 3 ozs.	Taylor Shirley (8)	Linda's Bait & Tackle	$120
4.	3 lbs. 0 ozs.	Emily Ibarra (9)	Linda's Bait & Tackle	$75