![]() ![]() ![]() Mike cautions against going the cheap route, as it could potentially negatively impact your kite’s performance and your enjoyment (and success). As tends to happen in the marketplace, the increased competition resulted in a flood of new products and has driven some companies to use cheaper materials and outsource some of the manufacturing in an effort to keep costs down. ![]() The industry has exploded in popularity and is loaded with innovative products. Mike bought his first kite in 1985, and My, Oh, My how the times have changed. “It’s the most natural, incredible psyche-out of a fish!” Mike exclaims. This quickly became Mike’s favorite way to fish (watching those pelagic fish destroy the bait was a sight to behold!) as he quickly discovered its advantages, such as a much more natural bait presentation of the fish just below the surface. In place of fancy kite clips for his fighting rod, Mike used his mom’s clothes pins. He’d strap the butt of the rod onto the pier, and crank down hard until the anchor rig grabbed the sand and locked in. Using a long heavy rod with the capacity for long casting, he would take a running start and launch the line as far as his young arms could manage. Mike started chasing large game fish on the piers of Daytona Beach as a youngster in the 70s using a clever, improvised system. Mike’s fishing passion and products have been featured on the likes of ESPN Outdoors, Krusing America, FLW Outdoors magazine, Florida Sportsman magazine, and the Palm Beach Post. In addition to working with Scott Calloway as the other half of the Calloway-Simko Team at HMY out of North Palm Beach, Mike is also a lifetime member of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, a tournament captain, a professional angler, and the creator of several innovative marine and kite-fishing products, including the Kite Keeper (keeps assembled kites dry and safe) and the Bait Bar (hollow tube that holds live baits in flowing water). Mike calls it doing what he loves, especially when it involves chasing sailfish. The 30-year kite fishing veteran owns 50+ kites! Some may call that being a bit overzealous. To say HMY Yacht Broker and Captain Mike Simko enjoys kite fishing is a gross understatement. ![]()
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