Kite Fishing

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The next time someone tells you to fly a kite, go fishing instead. Better yet, do both. TackleDirect supplies anglers with the best kite fishing kites plus reels, combos and other tackle you’ll need to send your catch rate soaring. Browse leading sport fishing brands such as Avet Reels, R&R Tackle, Blackfin, Lewis and Tigress. Our in-house experts have come up with some kits and accessories as well to make your next kit fish adventure successful.

About Kite Fishing

What is kite fishing? This growing coastal fishing method includes a kite with a drop line attached to a live bait or even a lure. The kite is flown over a body of water with the bait swimming just beneath the surface, which keeps your line out of sight to fish below. When a fish grabs onto the bait, the kite drops, letting you know to start reeling in your catch.

Fishing with a kite is a popular technique when targeting sailfish, king mackerel, tunas, mahi-mahi and more. You’ll find amazing kite fishing spots on the coasts of Florida, the Caribbean, New Zealand and Australia plus other worldly locales. It is a useful technique to master since it helps put a catch together when fish tend to be line-shy, and it often results in epic topwater explosions on your bait.

Another way kite fishing is unique because it often allows the angler to see the strike and get a jump on the subsequent battle. Any fish that likes live bait near the surface can be taken with a kite. It also lets you reach coral reefs and other far-flung areas — and you don’t even need a boat. With kite fishing, you can add a new option to your repertoire so long as the wind complies.

Kite Fishing Gear

At TackleDirect, we can help you get started with a beginner kite fishing setup or find advanced equipment to challenge the biggest ocean gamefish. Our collection features kites designed for just about any situation and wind speed. Constructed from waterproof rip-stop nylon sailcloth or other durable materials, they feature spars that are lightweight and often interchangeable.

Kites come in high-wind and low-wind models to perform better based on the conditions, which can vary greatly while on the water. Kite fishing is usually utilized on the drift, and can also be used on a slow troll to cover more water. When seas are slick-smooth and there is not a single breath of wind around, attaching a helium-filled balloon to the kite will help keep your spread running smoothly.

Keep an assortment of kites on hand because you never know when you may need a spare. The kite will have a line with one or more release clips assigned to a rod and reel. Electric reels are often used to ease the setting and retrieval of your kite, with options from Daiwa, Shimano, Elec-Tra-Mate and more. However, you can get a manual reel if you prefer. A monofilament, fluorocarbon or wire leader can be attached to a reel's main line with a float ahead of the swivel that assists in locating your baits.

We also have specially designed rods, combos, hooks, rigging needles and everything else to fly a fishing kite. If you need more information or assistance, call our friendly, knowledgeable staff seven days a week.