TOP 10 Unforgettable Catches of 2023! Best of Florida Kayak Bass Fishing!

This has been a year full of excitement! With several tournaments won, big bass caught, and even some very lucky landing jobs! I enjoy going through each year and picking out my favorite catches… they’re not all giants… but each one of these were very memorable catches this year. Thanks to each of you for the continued support. I appreciate y’all! Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to the 2024 season!

IG: @sethvenablefishing

Top Lures and Gear This Year

Wacky Rig
Gary Yamamoto Senko 5” plum with emerald flake- https://amzn.to/3l4kCuf
Gamakatsu Hook 1/0 3/32oz – https://amzn.to/40lTeYM
O rings- https://amzn.to/3jmFAE4
Main Line 30 lb power pro braid- https://amzn.to/3HqUkK8
Leader 17 lb fluorocarbon- https://amzn.to/3wNhOEf
Shimano Talavera- https://amzn.to/3wQ8IXC
5:1 Okuma Spinning reel

Crankbait
Dodyns Fury 7’ Crankbait Rod (FR705CB)- https://amzn.to/3jpTfKF
Lews Speed Spool 7.5:1- https://amzn.to/3DyqQcd
Sunline 14 lb Fluorocarbon- https://amzn.to/3Dzty14
Crankbait: Strike King KVD 1.5 Chartreuse- https://amzn.to/3WSYQqp
Hooks: Gamakatsu Extra Wide size 4- https://amzn.to/3XZnqY0

Jerkbait
Dodyns Fury 7’ Crankbait Rod (FR705CB)- https://amzn.to/3jpTfKF
Lews Speed Spool 7.5:1- https://amzn.to/3DyqQcd
Sunline 14 lb Fluorocarbon- https://amzn.to/3Dzty14
Jerkbait: Rapala Shadow Rap- https://amzn.to/3RtQFA4

Drop Shot
Rod: Calico Jack Hurricane 7’ Med Heavy- https://amzn.to/3Hs09qF
Reel: Shimano Sienna 2500- https://amzn.to/3l56vov
Main Line: 30 lb powerpro- https://amzn.to/3DBrfdU
Leader: 14 lb Fluorocarbon- https://amzn.to/3YorZex
Lure: zoom z drop watermelon red
Hook: 1/0 Gamakatsu Finesse Hook
Weight: 3/8 oz Teardrop- https://amzn.to/3HSnJOM

A-Rig
Rod: Dobyns Fury 7′ 3″ Heavy (FR734C) – https://amzn.to/3XZvgAT
Reel: Shimano Curado K 8.5:1 (201XG)- https://amzn.to/3wQfeNY
Line: 17 lb Pline Fluorocarbon- https://amzn.to/3wNhOEf
A-Rig: Yum Flash Mob Jr.- https://amzn.to/3l3BvFq
Hooks: Berkley Fusion19 Swimbait Jighead – 1/8 oz. – 3/0 – Shad
Split Rings: VMC Stainless Steel Split Rings – #3
Swimbaits: Strike King Rage Swimmer – 3-1/4 – Green Gizzard Shad-https://amzn.to/3YSmJQF
3-3/4 Electric Shad in Middle –https://amzn.to/3xM3lsU

Electronics
Humminbird Helix 5 SI
Ram Mount 1” ball T-bolt- https://amzn.to/40oA18K
Ram Mount 1.5” Ball T-Bolt-https://amzn.to/3l5ae5o
18” Transducer Ram Mount-https://amzn.to/3l89M6B
Ram Mounts Double Socket arm 1.5” size C
Dakota Lithium Battery 12v 18ah- https://amzn.to/3wRRf0J

Apparel
Bass Dash Hooded UV shirt- https://amzn.to/3Yhuzmh
Pants-https://amzn.to/3jqOD77
NRS Waterproof Shoes- https://amzn.to/3DBlPiZ
PFD- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FI3F9XM/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_B3KG52409ZEQ66F325HM?linkCode=ml2&tag=sethvenablefi-20
Sunglasses- https://amzn.to/3HRaC0l
Cablz- https://amzn.to/3Y1AU5y
Gloves- https://amzn.to/3l5MD4y
Hat- https://amzn.to/3wUB8Q2

Best Kayak Roof Rack- https://amzn.to/3Rvh9Bd

Camera Equipment
Go Pro Hero 9- https://amzn.to/3wOEAMh
128 GB Micro SD Card-https://amzn.to/3JLzeJ4
Extra internal Battery- https://amzn.to/3JyVQN3
Chest Mount- https://amzn.to/3wPS4aq

Must Haves
Digital Scale-https://amzn.to/3Ynndh6
KVD Fish sticks (shad)-https://amzn.to/3NZfNy8
32” Ketch Board
Gerber Multitool-https://amzn.to/3YiWoe7
Fabric Phone Teather-https://amzn.to/3l8ydAV
Berkley Split Ring Pliers-https://amzn.to/3YjLh4v
Bass Pro Diamond Edge Hook File

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Music Credit:

Artist: Neffex
Title: That’s what it Takes (Instrumental)
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