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Everyone loves a spontaneous adventure, but even a little bit of preparation can make them a lot more fun, and help them go on for longer! That may sound contradictory. How can a spontaneous adventure fishing, diving, kayaking, or just beach-lounging on Florida’s coast truly be considered spontaneous if planning has been involved? The fact is, preparation beforehand can allow for those adventures to remain spontaneous, while proving even more fun and worry-free than they might be otherwise. So pick up some sunscreen, long sleeve fishing shirts , some emergency supplies, and a couple of good books, and the next time some friends announce a spur-of-the-moment coastal adventure, you’ll be ready. Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts Remember You’re in Florida Spontaneous seaside adventures and Florida weather have something in common—they can prove very unpredictable, particularly on the ocean. When planning your future unplanned excursion, be sure to keep the capriciousness of Florida weather in ...

What’s not to like about saltwater kayak fishing in Florida? It combines three of the best possible uses of time anyone could hope for—kayaking this country’s incredible coastal waters, enjoying the coast of Florida, and fishing. The key is to ensure that your time spent kayak fishing Florida’s incomparable coastal fisheries is as fun, safe, and rewarding as it deserves to be. With a bit of preparation, common sense, and some high-performance fishing shirts , it’s definitely doable. Fishing Long Sleeve Shirt Stay Safe and Be Aware Being safe and aware requires both investing in high-quality, trustworthy gear and a good life vest, and maintaining some situational awareness. Keep your head on a swivel when you’re on the water. Keep an eye out for larger craft, signs of inclement weather blowing in, and in-water obstructions. This being Florida, it can’t hurt to watch for alligator traffic as well. Hey, you never know. Camera and Rod Mounts Part of the beauty of kayaking is the alon...

Life in the Florida Keys is often lived at a different tempo than it is for the rest of the state. It’s mellower, more relaxed, and invested with something of a Caribbean vibe. That seems to be the general consensus among both visitors to the Keys and to the “conchs,” or locals, who inhabit them. And small wonder, it’s hard to sweat the little stuff in paradise! If you are planning a trip to the Florida Keys, consider the following suggestions for optimizing your chill and living that conch life while there. Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts Greeting the Keys: Preparation The Florida Keys are associated with white sands, crystal clear turquoise waters, and the bright, beautiful tropical sun. Beautiful as the sunny weather is, it can prove a bit intense for the unprepared. It may sound counterintuitive, but protection from the sun and keeping cool is better accomplished with more skin coverage rather than less. Pack clothing that provides comfort and coverage, including a hat and polarized s...