Welcome to Fishin-Dips Kayak Fishing Guide LLC

Whether you're launching a Hobie pedal kayak for the first time or a seasoned fishing pro, our friendly guides lead unforgettable trips for those of all ages, skill levels and abilities. Let us teach you ways to catch more fish and feel more confident on the water.

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Let Fishin-Dips put you on the fish! Our friendly, knowledgeable guides will lead you to hidden coastal spots full of wildlife and trophy fish. Let’s knock some species off that bucket list!

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The Kayak

Meet the Guide

Elon Hertzfeld AKA the Dip, has over 50 years fishing experience, and 15 years experience fishing out of a kayak. His passion for fishing started in a small pond in New Hampshire with his grandfather, catching Sunfish and Perch. As he grew older, so did his fishing ambitions. Living in the North East, he took his kayak all over New England fishing the coastal waters, chatching Striped Bass, Tautog “Black Fish”, Black Sea Bass, Fluke, and Bluefish. In 2020 he and his wife Jennifer, moved to Southwest Florida. Almost immediately, his kayak was in the water figuring out this new fishery. He spent every opportunity in the local area, learning the habits of the fish. Whether it’s traversing the flats looking for tailing Redfish, or chasing rolling Tarpon, Elon has put his time in. His passion for fishing lead him to start teaching others the wonders of catching fish out of a kayak.

Hobie Mirage Outback

Hobie Mirage Outback is a 12-foot-1-inch, 33-inch wide, one-person pedal kayak designed for stability and fishing, featuring the MirageDrive 180 (forward/reverse) and Vantage CT seat. The seat capacity is 275 lb. The kayak has a 400 lb capacity, an 81 lb hull weight, and includes a twist-and-stow rudder, making it versatile for both open water and, with its large deck, inshore fishing.

Our Guiding Programs

Here at Fishin-Dips, we offer many trip options from multiple launch locations for a greater experience.

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Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) "Speckeld Trout"

A common estuarine fish found in the southern United States along coasts of Gulf of Mexico and the coastal Atlantic Ocean from Maryland to Florida. While most of these fish are caught on shallow, grassy flats, spotted seatrout reside in virtually any inshore waters, from the surf of outside islands to far up coastal rivers, where they often come for shelter during cold weather. Contrary to its name, the spotted seatrout is not a member of the trout family (Salmonidae), but of the drum family (Sciaenidae). It is popular for commercial and especially recreational fishing in coastal waters of the southeastern United States. Adults reach 19–37 inches in length and 3–17 pounds in weight.

Many more species to target!

Target Species

Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) "Redfish"

The red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as redfish, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass, or simply red, is a game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to northern Mexico. It is the only species in the genus Sciaenops.

Common snook (Centropomus undecimalis)

The Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis), often called a "linesider" or "robalo," is a premier inshore game fish highly prized by anglers for its aggressive strikes and fighting ability. Instantly recognizable by the bold black lateral line running from its gill to its tail, this tropical species is common throughout Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and down to Brazil.

Tarpon (Megalops), aka the Silver King

Tarpon are powerful, explosive and acrobatic fighters. Tarpon also have great stamina, making them one of Florida’s most challenging and exciting nearshore sportfish. Tarpon can be caught on flies, streamers, floating and diving lures, jigs, live bait and dead bait. The tackle to be used depends largely on the type of bait used, the location and the size of fish being targeted. While tarpon are not a toothy predator, a long, heavy monofilament leader is very important to protect your line from being cut by the gill plate or tail. Tarpon have poor food value and are almost exclusively a catch and release fishery. If you intend to keep a tarpon, you must purchase a tarpon tag in advance and you may only do so in pursuit of a Florida state record.