Just Starting

[Arik81]

I am fairly new to salt water fishing and just bought a couple kayaks a few months ago. Been going out about once a week in the Sarasota area and cant seem to get enough. I braved the wind and rain and spent about 4hrs in the area of Long Bar in Sarasota Bay yesterday (1/9) managing to pull in 4-5 trout (16-18 in)and 2 flounder (both 13 in). Looking forward to participating in some events and learning as many tips as I can.

[Manning]

Welcome. I am also in Sarasota. I fish Buttonwood Bay quite a bit. Where did you put in to get to Long Bar?

[Flatz Komander]

Welcome. I am from Sarasota/Bradenton as well. Great place to fish from a kayak. There are a lot of launches...just keep your eyes out for them. You will find that you will start looking for launches and trying to figure how to launch from all kinds of places.
I launch from Durante (sp?) Park on Longboat Key when I am going to fish the longbar area. It is just north of Buttonwood. Take Gulf Bay Road all the way to the end and vere to the left for parking. Great access to longbar/sister keys.

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[Manning]

I also have launched from Durante park, but never paddled across to Long Bar, but it would be easy if the wind is not an issue.
You are right, searching for launch sites is part of the fun. Google Earth is your friend.

[Arik81]

I actually launched from Bayshore Gardens at the dead end of 26th St. West. It was a decent paddle out there but plenty of pot holes to fish on the way.