Heres what we recommend bringing: A shorter, more maneuverable kayak or paddle board, easier to navigate tight turns and narrow passages A properly fitted PFD, required and essential, even in calm, shallow water Bug spray that covers both mosquitoes and no-see-ums, mangrove areas can have both, especially near dusk Polarized sunglasses, helpful for spotting wildlife and navigating shaded, dappled light A dry bag, to protect your phone or camera for capturing wildlife photos A whistle, useful for signaling if you become separated from your group in narrow channels Plenty of water, especially during summer months when heat and humidity make dehydration a real risk Tips for a Great Mangrove Tunnel Paddle Know Before You Go: This Isnt a Beginner Route Despite their calm appearance, the tunnels are not always beginner friendly
They are particularly effective for targeting species such as Murray cod and yellowbelly
As the bay waters warmed above the seventy degree mark here in the Lower Laguna Madre, the bigger trout bite suffered a bit, but the number of bites from solid keeper-sized fish was not affected at all
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Pass free end behind the standing line and feed the free end through the first turns and pull tight