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Advantages Of Fly-fishing From A Sup
Do you love fly fishing? Have you ever tried fly-fishing from a stand-up paddleboard? It’s taking paddleboarding to another level that presents both advantages and disadvantages compared to fishing with your feet on the ground, from a kayak, or aboard a boat.

Tips For Improving Your Sup Fishing Skills
Stand up paddle boarding is becoming increasingly popular. It’s an excellent workout, as well as a tranquil and fun way to get out into the fresh air and experience nature. If you’re an angler, it’s only natural to mix the two together. Fishing from your SUP can be challenging, but at the same time it’s a fun and unique twist on your regular fishing.

5 Destinations For Sup Fly Fishing In North Carolina
Fishing on a stand up paddleboard is one thing, but fly fishing from a SUP is different. It takes ultimate focus and know-how to have the finesse to cast a fly and the balance to stay upright, all while battling the surrounding conditions. When done in harmony, these two skills have the potential to yield some incredible results.

Paddle Boarding In Algonquin Park, Canada
You pass by floating greens and thick trees. You feel the soft currents beneath your board. And you spot wildlife peeking through the leaves, only to disappear in a blur of fur and twitchy ears. This isn’t your average SUP adventure, and that’s the point.

5 Things To Look For When Buying A Fishing Paddle Board
Fishing from your stand up paddle board (SUP) is an awesome alternative to fishing from your skiff or boat.

How To Take Fishing From The Dock To Your Sup
Making the transition from fishing from the dock to fishing to your SUP can be as simple or as complex as you would like to make it.

Top Reasons You Need An Inflatable Paddle Board
Stand up paddle boarding is climbing in popularity around the world and becoming readily accessible to anyone and everyone.

A Paddle Boarder's Guide To Saltwater Fish Identification
Are you interested in ocean paddle boarding? In this article, we’ll discuss some of the broad groups of fish you might see while ocean paddle boarding, especially over a tropical reef or in warm waters, and how you can identify them from a brief glance.

8 Stand Up Paddle Boarding Spots In South Beach Miami
Warm weather, golden beaches, great company – there’s nothing like a day at the beach. Folks who live in Miami can personally testify to that – specifically, the residents of South Beach Miami. This neighborhood has been a popular tourist destination for years.

How You Can Help The Earth Through Paddle Boarding
There’s no better way to experience and enjoy the beautiful place that we call home by grabbing your paddle board and jumping in the water.

Sup Fishing Versus Kayak Fishing: Why Sup Fishing Rocks
For experienced fishermen and newbies alike, it’s smart to keep up with the latest trends. And learning about kayaks and fishing SUPs may benefit you more than you think! Even if you think you’ve perfected your gear and fishing technique, you know there are multiple factors at play that determine what your catch will be like. So, what if you can benefit from a different vessel when out on the waters?

10 Best Sup Fishing Spots In Florida
Florida is a major hot spot for stand up paddling and is an extremely sought after destination to get in some good SUP fishing. With the state almost entirely surrounded by water it’s no wonder that fishermen come flocking to catch some dinner and have a good time while doing so. Here, Florida local and BOTE Ambassador Stephen Ferrell names his top 10 destinations for SUP fishing in Florida.

4 Tips For Bass Fishing From Your Sup: A Beginner’s Guide
Whether you’re an angler or a paddle boarder, you might have considered fishing from your SUP before. It’s a unique adventure and a great way to really work your way into hidden areas that would otherwise be unreachable in a boat or on foot.

5 Of Our Favorite Paddling Spots In Southern California
If you don’t know, now you know – Southern California offers some of the best paddle boarding spots in the United States. From Coronado to Catalina Island, there are an abundance of amazing places to cruise on your SUP. Lucky for you, we picked out the best five.

6 Fishing Tips From The Pros
Here, we’ve caught up with some of the SUP fishing pros from Vibe Kayaks to share some helpful tips and tricks that should give you a nice jumpstart into your new favorite hobby.

Must Have Gear For Sup Fishing
SUP Fishing is quickly becoming one of the go-to ways to have some fun on your stand-up paddle board and for good reason, it’s FUN!

Tips For Sup Fishing Rookies
So you’ve just purchased your new SUP fishing board and are ready to get out on the water and catch a few fish but want a few helpful hints? Here, SUP fishing expert and BOTE Boards ambassador Ryan Hambel shares a few tips for SUP fishing rookies.

Paddle Boarding Rocky Hammock, Florida At Florida Outdoor Experience
Florida Outdoor Experience (F.O.E.) is located in a small settlement between Chiefland, Florida and Cedar Key, Florida along part of Florida’s West Coast that is known as “The Nature Coast.” With F.O.E.’s close proximity to miles of undeveloped Gulf Coast line, the Suwannee River, and several natural springs, F.O.E. has become one of Florida’s prime destinations for stand up paddle boarders.

9 Ways To Have Fun On Group Sups
Stand up paddle boarding is on the upward trend in participation and with that comes more opportunities for even more fun. In the past couple of years we’ve seen the rise in popularity for group SUPs, as in a paddle board that can hold a group of paddlers at one time.

Hunter Harlow’s 5 Sup Fishing Tips
Want to start SUP fishing but need a few helpful hints? Here, BOTE SUP fishing ambassador Hunter Harlow shares his expert insight on SUP fishing and gives his top 5 tips.

7 Hot Spots On West Coast, USA
It’s safe to say that a major part of the stand up paddle (SUP) industry lies on West Coast of the United States. The West Coast of the U.S. is lit with a vast amount of places to paddle, not to mention that they are drop-dead gorgeous locations to match. Here, we’ve decided to list seven hot spots along the west coast that are worth a visit.

Paddle Boarding Stuart, Florida
The state of Florida in the United States is a paddle boarding gold mine. With the state being almost fully surrounded by water there is no shortage of places to SUP in this beautiful place. One area in particular in Florida that is a great place to visit with your SUP is a small town called Stuart. Stuart is located on the Treasure Coast of Florida which is located on the eastern coast of Florida.

The 4 Best Sup Fishing Destinations In The USA
In the US, SUP participants have increased from 1.1 million in 2011 to 3.74 million in 2021. And with 60 million anglers in America, it is not a surprise that SUP fishing is growing more and more. Paddle boards are continuously developed to meet the various needs of SUPers, with some specifically made for fishing. SUP fishing lovers can therefore find more stable paddle boards with fishing accessories.

10 Nutrition Tips For Peak Sup Performance
Nothing puts more of a damper on your downwinder than quick crash of energy and stamina. And even the most proficient of paddlers, and strategic of strokes will lose steam if the fuel coming in is lacking the proper nutrients.

Paddle Boarding Tampa, Florida
From NHL National Champions and Superbowl hosts, Tampa has become one of fastest growing cities in the US the past few years. Built around the beautiful Caribbean Gulf and the shores of Clearwater, St Petersburg and the famous Treasure Island, Tampa Bay has become the ultimate watersports hotspot.

The 4 Best Sup Fishing Destinations In Europe
SUP is growing to be a favorite water sport and hobby. The anglers are equally excited about the sport and love doing it while hunting for their catch. So, if you are looking forward to SUP fishing, Europe should be at the top of your list. Many of its countries have breath-taking spots with fairly still and flat waters, perfect for SUP fishing.

Paddle Boarding Oregon, U.S.A
Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Oregon boasts a large collection of bodies of water and a myriad of environmental conditions to accompany them. Sun, wind, rain (so much rain!), Oregon’s topography manages to pull them all together some days, and sometimes all at the same time! What this means to a paddler is that flexibility in destinations, and knowing where the hidden gems are located, can make the difference between a picturesque day paddle and a grueling seven mile upwind grind back to your vehicle.

Paddle Boarding Destin, Florida
Destin is a small city situated on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Boasted by multiple beaches, bayous, springs, and most notably, the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin is a prime paddle boarding destination.

Paddle Boarding Brevard County, Florida
Located on the beautiful east coast of Florida, less than an hour drive from Orlando, lies Brevard County, a true standup paddle boarder's paradise. Brevard County is home to a wide array of unique paddling destinations.

Destinations With Epic Views
Find your sense of balance and become one with nature on your next SUP adventure. Whether you’re looking to ride some waves with a view of coconut tree-lined shores or glide along tranquil waters surrounded by alpine mountains, we’ve got you covered.

Places To Visit In 2021
2020 sure put a damper on our travel plans and has given us a major itch to travel. Hopefully travel restrictions ease up soon and we can get the much needed vacation in. If you're lucky enough to get one in this year we’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you.

Paddle Boarding Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island is to many a unique and somewhat secret gem along the Atlantic coast of northern Florida. The island has a long and rich history being ruled under 8 different flags including France, Spain and yes, a pirate. Being similar in size to Manhattan the island is surprisingly diverse and contains an abundance of wildlife, un-crowded beaches and scenic vistas all making Amelia Island a true SUP destination.

Places To Visit In 2020
Planning on getting in a few trips in 2020? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream.