Full Name:
Jose Chavez
Nickname:
JoseC
Hometown:
Izabal, Guatemala
Current City:
Tampa, FL
Favorite Paddle:
Favorite Fishing Spot:
Grassflats with negative low tides and tailing redfish
Biography:
I have been fishing as long as I can remember. I grew up fishing offshore in Belize and Guatemala, but those days came to a crashing halt after moving to Florida and no longer having access to a boat.
Once in Florida I started wade and peer fishing. One day I was doing the usual mile wade through a grass flat to get to my favorite spot when a kayaker passed me, beat me to the spot caught a couple of fish and moved one. By the time I got there the fish were gone and that was when I realized I needed a kayak; that happened late in 2006 and have been kayak fishing ever since.
My favorite part of the sport is that I am able to explore areas that are not accessible by any other means and target fish that have no idea I am there. Its my therapy time where I can unplug, relax, and enjoy the surroundings.
Accomplishments/Experience:
• 2nd Place Angler of the Year (2011) – Hard Core Kayak Angler’s Series
• 3rd Place Slam ( 2011) – Hard Core Kayak Angler’s Event #6
• 3rd Place Team (2011)- Hobie World Kayak Fishing Championship Australia
• 4th Place (2011) – Hobie World Kayak Fishing Championship Australia
• 1st Place Snook (2011) – Hard Core Kayak Anglers Series Event #4
• 1st Place Slam (2011) – Hard Core Kayak Anglers Series Event #3
• 1st Place Slam (2011) - Hard Core Kayak Anglers Series Event #2
• 4th Place Angler of the year (2010-2011) – Paddle Fishing Tournament Series
• 2nd Place (2010) – Kayak Fishing Classics “National Championship”
• 1st Place Snook (2010) –Paddle Fishing Tournament Series Mystery Lure Challenge
• 1st Place Slam (2010) - Hard Core Kayak Angler Series Final
• 2nd Place (2010) – Kayak Fishing Classics Ozello
• Kayak Wars Record Redfish @ 46.5” (2010)
• 1st Place Snook (2010)- Paddle Fishing Tournament Series Mystery Lure Challenge
• 1st Place Slam (2010) – Paddle Fishing Tournament Series Dynamic Duo
• 6th Place Slam (2010) – Jacksonville Classic
• 1st Place redfish (2009) – Paddle Fishing Tournament Series
• 1st Place (2009)- 321 Seatrout Tournament
• 3rd Place Slam (2008) – Paddlefishing.com May Shootout
• 1st Place Slam (2008) – Paddle Fishing Tournament Series Mystery Lure Challenge
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