Thinking of coming from NJ to fish the IFA Tournament

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:24 am

Hello everyone my name is Kevin I am a member of the East Coast Kayak Fishing Team. I am thinking about heading down your way to fish the Jacksonville IFA Redfish Tournament. Was wondering how the turn out is for this event and how many of you fish it. I have family that lives in Jacksonville and am trying to find out how far away from them the tournament is. I have also never fished for redfish or spotted trout but am always looking to try new species from my yak. Any information anyone can offer is greatly appreciated. Also if anyone that fishes this tournament wouldn't mind taking me out with them and allowing me to tag along as I'm just looking to do this for the experience.

Thanks in advance

Dreads0518 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:52 am

Theres a few anglers here that fish the IFA. You can check their site for other info.

The IFA is ok.
The Classic is Awesome............ :smoke:

http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/tournament.html

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:59 pm

Yes I was also thinking about heading down for this tournament also but it's a big decision for a 1 day tournament

HoosierPaddler · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:53 pm

I don't think a whole lot of folks around here fish that tourney. I remember looking at the results last year and it seems like around 50. You would be beter off fishing the classic, come in on Wednesday, prefish Thursday, Thursday Happy Hour, Fish Friday, Friday Evening Captains Meeting with Raffle, Saturday fishing and then the Awards with more raffle and 300-400 of just some good people!
Just My .02
HP

islandspeed2001 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:57 pm

You should have about 40 folks who fish the IFA tournament based upon last years turnout. Good tourney with a bunch of great people. I will be fishing it unless my plans change.

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:12 pm

Man you guys are really making me think more towards the classic as I would rather get in some pre fishing trips to meet a few new friends lol.

Dreads0518 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:20 am

Checking the entry list of the classic, theres folks from all over.
So far, FL, GA, SC, LA, TX, MI, NH, and MO.
Make a whole lot of new friends...............

Weekend Warrior · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:21 am

There should be a good turnout for the IFA, and will be fishing it for sure.

But if you really want to get the full Jville fishing experience during a better time of the year, then come fish the largest kayak tourney in the world, the JKF Classic!

But if you can swing doing both, that would be awesome as well!

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:13 pm

Well guys u did a great job convincing me. Just set it in stone with the girlfriend we are coming down for the Classic I will be trying to get in on Thursday morning and doing some pre fishing if anyone is willing to show me around that would be great. Then will be fishing friday and sat then spending a few days with the family them have to hurry home to leave for NY's J-bay tournament on thursday it the biggest kayak tournament up this way.Looking forward to meet all o you and hopefully getting my first red and spotted trout maybe even take home some prizes lol.

HoosierPaddler · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:44 am

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:36 pm

Quick question guys since I have never fished for reds or trout what tackle will I need to bring with me?

Weekend Warrior · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:48 pm

top water plugs

1/8 and 1/4 oz jig heads

popping cork or other float rigs

spinner baits

gulps

weedless hooks

sinkers/beeds if you like a fish finder rig

Since it is a bait or artificial tourney, your best bet for success will be top water early morning and then throwing mud minnows or live shrimp on jig heads, keep it simple.

fishingfool27 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:39 pm

It depends on your fishing style. Red and trout are a lot like bass except they hang around oyster beds. Deff a 7 foot rod to make long casts cause reds spook easy. Like stated above jig heads and a top water plug. Whene you come down hit a takle store and they steer you in the right direction. And some braided line helps with abration since you will be fishing around shell bars. I like power pro 20 lb in case I hang a big red. And do some reserch on all thre species videos and stories help. Good luck man hope to see ya at the classic

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:46 pm

Thanks guys I am looking forward to meet you all and hopefully having the chance to fish with you.

PrecisionSurfTackle · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:48 pm

Ok guys need some more help I spoke with my mother today about where she lives in Jacksonville and she said Mandarin I was wondering who if anyone is fishing that area and if there is even any spots in that area to fish. If not how far will I have to travel to fish with some of you. I'm gonna need as much help as possible finding fish and locations to fish. I'm also planning on arriving on Thursday morning between 10-12 and would like to fish sometime afternoon if anyone would be willing to take me out for some quick lessons in the area.

Thank you all so much can't wait for this tournament,
Kevin

Thinking of coming from NJ to fish the IFA Tournament

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