Ormond Beach/Daytona Beach Florida Inshore Kayak Fishing with a 2019 Hobie Compass

This video captures my first kayak fishing action on a new 2019 Hobie Compass. It’s a typical day in the Ormond Beach marsh.
Ormond Beach, Florida is a beautiful city located about 20 minutes north of Daytona Beach, Florida. It holds one of the top marsh fisheries in the United States. We think of it as a kayak fishing Mecca!
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My name is Ron. I was bit by the kayak fishing bug, and now I'm an addict. Follow me on my journey through the marsh on my hunt for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. On the hunt to get my fix I'll share what I've learned, the locations I fish, and the techniques and equipment I use, and I hope to learn from your comments as well!
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[@KayakFishingAddict]

Read the backstory, shop my gear, and more at www.KayakFishingAddict.com The Ormond Beach marsh is teaming with snook! Do they fray your line as much as they do mine? What leader are you using?

[@johngreenwood1884]

Beautiful back country, I’m going to be moving over that way this coming year from the Tampa Bay Area. Looking forward to new adventures!

[@KayakFishingAddict]

It's a great area to fish. Hope your move goes well.

[@brians6480]

I went to college in Daytona Beach, I sure do miss that area. So much fun to be had.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Hi Brian... I totally agree! Where are you now? I hope it's near some water!

[@brians6480]

Kayak Fishing Addict..... I'm in SoCal, near Long Beach. It was a crazy weekend to I stayed off the water. I'll try and get out next week with the PA14 down in Dana Point. Hoping to transfer to Tampa, Orlando or Fort Lauderdale next year.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Brian S I hope you get the transfer...CA taxes are high! Great weather, but you pay for it.... I used to live there!

[@FloGrown386]

This is my home town and I fish out in the loop very beautiful spot.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

It's a nice place to live heh!

[@jtiso2395]

Really enjoying your channel. Especially in the dead of winter with my knee jacked up. If you ever find yourself in NY (Long Island) with your kayak I'd be honored to take you fishing and you're not paying for a thing. We have everything from blue ribbon trout streams to Montauk, to salt water marshes to 10 pound LMB in our lakes and rivers.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks for your kind words but I'm sorry about your knee (and winter of course). I might take you up on that invite one day! I've played Bethpage Black a few times too!

[@mchugh48]

Awesome video

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks!

[@MrAlwaysFishing]

Hey where did you launch brother ?? Awesome video !!!!

[@KayakFishingAddict]

kayakfishingaddict.com/2020/12/kayak-launch-locations-locations-locations/ see the Ormond Beach location. Thanks!

[@Tackletuesdayfishing]

Can’t wait to get my yak soon, i live 15 minutes from that launch.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Nice! Now all you need is a yak! Thanks for watching and commenting Derek. Hope to see you out there soon.

[@robinrudnicki8449]

@@KayakFishingAddict I used to live in Ormond Beach and once I moved to Jax beach I started Kayak fishing! I am "Hooked" and picked up a Perception Outlaw 11.5 as an upgrade for a steal price. Where is this launch ? Thanks! Loved the video !

[@robinrudnicki8449]

After re watching the beginning I am guessing somewhere on the Loop?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@robinrudnicki8449 Hi Robin. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Wait until you see some of the more recent videos! The launch, my gear, etc. is all on my site - KayakFishingAddict.com ; see kayakfishingaddict.com/2020/12/kayak-launch-locations-locations-locations/ for the launches. This one is the Ormond Beach launch.

[@robinrudnicki8449]

@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks ! Just subscribed! One of my FAVORITE things to do living in Ormond was drive my 5 speed FIAT 500 on the entire loop and either head to flagler or back towards Ormond on A1A to take my Lab to the Bicentennial Dog Park !

[@skylarstarbird9864]

I guess a yak is what I need, I don’t get much luck catching at the loop from shore 🙃

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Mobility is key. I move around the marsh quite a bit when I'm looking for fish.

[@EvolEvo23]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. I will be in daytona in June this year and really want to go freshwater fishing. Any areas tourist friendly?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Hi Brint. Welcome to the channel, thanks for watching and for subscribing! I haven't fresh water fished in quite some time, but I know there's lot's of great spots. You may just have a bit of a drive to them. I'd suggest starting with the KBF site (www.kayakbassfishing.com/ ) and finding out where there tournaments are in and around this area. Some of those guys hang out on this channel too so perhaps they'll reply. That said, if you want to do some saltwater marsh fishing while you're here, you'll be hooked! Who knows, you might become an addict!

[@EvolEvo23]

@@KayakFishingAddict I'm really thinking of bringing my kayak with me. Always love a new challenge

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@EvolEvo23 Nice! i hope to see you out there...but even down in Daytona there's great places. Look at my video about Spruce Creek (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaLaYpqBaqppqs0 ), it's really close to Daytona proper, the launch point is in the description. And if you're closer to Ormond Beach then the here's the launch point I use for most of my Ormond Beach videos (bit.ly/2t3sJMo ). Tight lines!

[@rayh6108]

Great show! Great 🎣. Bad music lol.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

LOL, thanks. And yes, I’ve been working on the music selection and volume :).

[@rayh6108]

Try the "Movement" "take me to the Ocean"

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@rayh6108 Cool reggae beat! I only wish songs like that could be used for free, however, unfortunately they can't. The owners would make a copyright claim and I'd end up having to take down the video and deal with the copyright strike from KZbin. One of the challenges for small creators is to find music that can be used for free! That said, I will continue to try to improve in my music selection and I'll likely eventually get a subscription to a service like epidemic sound!

[@rayh6108]

Your right. Sorry. Nice kayak. I'm looking for one like it. Moving to Florida.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Ray Hug Awesome. Hopefully you’ll love living here. Get the 2020 Hobie Compass if you can, it will come with kick up fins which are a great upgrade to the 2019 model that I have.

[@cjd2555]

Nice snook!

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks for watching and subscribing and for commenting!

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

You should have more subs...

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks.

[@CashmereMocha]

Where did you put in at...was it on Centennial?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

There's a pull off just west of the island house on High Bridge Road. Most kayakers launch there. See this link: www.google.com/maps/@29.4057526,-81.1031157,641m/data=!3m1!1e3

[@jawjuh1005]

I miss snook! Moved to Jax and we don’t get many up here. Used to fish the no motor zone south of you but never been to where you are. Would have no idea where to go or how to fish it. Looks good though.

[@jamiebreyette5360]

Great Videos. Are those Crab pot Buoy's?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Thanks Jamie. Yes, they are. I believe local fish markets like Hull's Seafood Market fish these marshes for crab.

[@austincummins61]

Bruhh that's the loop 🤣

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Indeed it is!

[@austincummins61]

@@KayakFishingAddict so peaceful over there

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@austincummins61 It really is!

[@jeremyliehr5136]

I have fished the Ormand marshes a couple of time and can never get the tides right. Where do you find the tide charts for this location.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Tide Alert or Nautide phone apps. Use the Smith Creek in Flagler Beach buoy. It's about an hour off.

[@olddawgsnewtricks7564]

New to coastal fishing. Crazy question: What about alligator activity? I know they are everywhere in FL but what about these waters you are on in this video?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

I know exactly what you mean...I try to avoid them! If you stay in the saltier water, and the closer you stay to the intracoastal waterway, then you won't likely see them ever. That's what I tend to do. As the water gets closer to freshwater then you need to be careful.

[@nunyabidness976]

Best gator safety tips you"ll need. Don't swim in water you havent checked out. Youre more likely to get eaten on land than the water. The land is where the egg mounds are. DO NOT TOUCH Dont toss bait or cleaned fish parts to gators. Makes em wanna see what else is in your boat. For the most part, gators are skittish. That said, listen for the deep grunting of mating season. Dont jog near bodies of water youre unfamiliar with...smiles.

[@williamsullivan9199]

What is the name brand of your kayak it seems easier to use pedals

[@KayakFishingAddict]

It's a Hobie Compass.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Enjoyed the video. I live in the area, where did you get you’re kayak from? Thank you.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Hi Mike. I picked mine up from the guys at Sandy Point Progressive Sports....ask for Curtis and let him know Kayak Fishing Addict / Ron sent you.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Kayak Fishing Addict Ron appreciate that reference. I was told they are good to deal with and have everything for kayak fishing. Heading there soon.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@mikemcgeehan4321 Congrats. Take a look at the 2020 Hobie Compass if you can...it's better than my 2019 as it has kick up fins. Also, check out the video on my channel as to how I rigged it for efficient kayak fishing....Sandy Point did some of the installation work for me when I bought the kayak.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Kayak Fishing Addict I will. I’m looking at a couple, Old Town, Bonefide and Jackson also.

[@tim-crouch]

Curious how you like the Hobie Compass?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Hi Timothy. Thanks for watching and for the question. There are many reasons I like the Compass. First, it's a pedal kayak. My first kayak was a paddle only kayak. Being able to move and fish at the same time is life changing! Other reasons, I can move it fully loaded and keep it to a minimum to be efficient. I have a video on that and some more benefits here ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOkaWCXeq-Mbdk ). If you get one, get a 2020 version or later so that you get the kick up fins!

[@howardhoward1437]

do you always fish high tide?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

Not always. My favorite time to fish this particular marsh is 2 hours before to 2 hours after, but hey, anytime you can get out on the water is a good day!

[@coolftp]

Hello. What rods do you use? In terms of length, action, type?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

7' - medium light - fast .... I put a link in the description for you... it's a KastKing rod.

[@coolftp]

@@KayakFishingAddict Thanks !

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@coolftp Anytime.

[@kylemanisto3082]

What lure are you using in this video?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

DOA CAL Shad Figi Chix (#441 - www.doalures.com/category-s/1926.htm) with a DOA CAL jighead (#423 - www.doalures.com/product-p/89-000.htm). Enjoy! That's my go to bait.

[@comedyfishing4422]

I’m down here but no kayak and suggestions

[@KayakFishingAddict]

I think you can rent them at Salty Dawg Outfitters. There's another place on beachside that will rent them too.

[@comedyfishing4422]

R u from here ? What can I catch by the bridge on land this time of year ?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

@@comedyfishing4422 I live here but I'm not from here. What you catch depends on the bait. With live bait you can pretty much catch anything - redfish, flounder, snook if there's any left after the cold spell, sheepshead, black drum, etc. You'll catch many of those same fish, but perhaps not sheepshead or black drum on artificial.

[@howardhoward1437]

one of these days my luck will change, I hope. I know exactly where you fish and I get nothing.

[@KayakFishingAddict]

I'm sorry to hear that but I'm happy to help if I can answer any questions you might have.

[@nunyabidness976]

Jesus Christ man. Can't you just get the fish back in the water already? What's with the intentional effing around? Its a beautiful day and fish dont matter so just hang out with em in the wind and sun?

[@KayakFishingAddict]

I appreciate the feedback. I've become much faster over the past 4 years since this video was shot. Also please remember these videos contain lots of cuts so perhaps they were dipped off camera.

[@nunyabidness976]

@@KayakFishingAddict Im glad to hear you've gotten faster. Ya just have to think of the stress you're putting on that fish. I catch and release, mainly. Was taught as a youngin by an ol feller how to catch and release when I was growing up near the Everglades. I'd never keep a fish out that long, dipping or whatever. But, thanks for handling my rant like a champ. Will look for other vids. Keep up the good work.