Full Name:
Jim Van Pelt
Nickname:
Jim
Hometown:
Bordentown, NJ
Current City:
Cape Coral, FL
Favorite Paddle:
Favorite Fishing Spot:
Pine Island Sound
Biography:
I have been fishing for the better part of 15 years. Once I moved to Florida 7 years ago I discovered kayak fishing. Being able to silently paddle up to a tailing redfish was what drew me in, being able to go where no one else can is what has kept me firmly in a kayak ever since. Since starting I have been pretty successful on the tournament trail placing top 5 in most tournaments that I have fished in.
Accomplishments/Experience:
* Coastal Redfish Tour Pine Island 2nd Place 2012
* Owner of Kayak Fish Southwest Florida
* Native Watercraft endorsed fishing guide.
* Writes various articles for local fishing publications.
* Kayak Fishing Classics Tampa Bay Slam Classic 5th Place 2011
* Competed as an exhibition team in the 5th Annual Are You Man Enough Shark Challenge. (only kayak team to date to ever compete)
* 1st Annual Beefs Inshore Classic 6th Place (used a kayak in a boat tournament)
* Kayak Fishing Classics Pecks Old Port Cove Redfish and Trout Slam Classic 3rd Place 2011
* Kayak Fishing Classics Marker 8 Snook and Redfish Slam Classic 4th Place 2011
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