Team USA Saltwater Kayak Anglers
 

This came up in another thread, and I wanted to discuss it here.

https://usangling.org/team-usa-saltw...ifier-in-2025/


Has anyone here participated with this or have any background Information regarding it?


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USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing National Championship Heads to Pompano Beach
 

USAngling is proud to announce the inaugural 2025 Saltwater Kayak Fishing National Championship



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Congratulations to the first Team USA
 

The first Team USA formed by a series of competitions.

The top winners of these events:

Corpus Christi, Texas September 14-15, 2024

Kehei, Maui October 5-6, 2024

San Diego, California April 26-27, 2025

Pompano Beach, Florida June 7, 2025

Ocean City, Maryland June 21-22, 2025

Depoe Bay, Oregon July 26, 2025

Were invited to compete at the 2025 Nationals Championships:
Pompano Beach, Florida August 9, 2025

These were the winners-

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Top finishers have each earned a coveted spot on the 2026 USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing Team:

1st Place – Paul Nixon Florida
2nd Place – Albert Guzman Texas
3rd Place – Joshua Hunt Texas
4th Place – Brian Nelli Florida
5th Place – Donald Hunt Texas
6th Place – Jonathan Bielmeier California
7th Place – William Barbe Texas
8th Place – Chad Gierlich California

2025 Team to compete in Italy
 

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Team USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing is honored to represent the United States at the 2nd World Championship of Saltwater Kayak Fishing, taking place in Piombino, Italy September 20th-25th 2025. The team will send a full roster of top-tier athletes—along with coaches, alternates, and a team captain—to compete against the world’s best in a multi-day, international catch-photo-release (CPR) tournament.

The championship, set along Italy’s spectacular Tyrrhenian coast, brings together several nations for an elite human-powered showdown. Conditions are expected to challenge even the most seasoned competitors, with Piombino’s dynamic saltwater fishery known for its diverse species and technical demands.

Team USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing is sanctioned and supported by USAngling, the national governing body for sport fishing in the United States. USAngling oversees all U.S. teams competing in internationally sanctioned championships and is actively working to advance the sport of competitive fishing—including its long-term goal of bringing the sport to the Olympic Games.

“Our athletes are ready, prepared, and proud to wear the red, white, and blue,” said Captain Robert Field.

Our anglers have earned their place on the world stage,” said Coach Jim Davis. “This team represents the best of American kayak fishing, and we’re ready to compete at the highest level.”

The team’s international efforts are proudly supported by global sponsor Bass Pro Shops, whose longstanding commitment to conservation, access, and the sportfishing community makes them a natural partner for Team USA’s journey to the world stage.

“With the support of USAngling and Bass Pro Shops, we’re sending a team that’s ready to compete with passion, purpose, and pride,” said Bass Pro spokesman Dust Mcoy “These athletes are fishing for more than medals—They are fishing to elevate the sport worldwide.”



Representing the United States will be a powerful team of returning champions and seasoned competitors, including:

Guy Marsh – 2024 Individual Gold Medalist & Team Manager
Jim Davis – 2025 Team Silver Medalist & Team Coach
Lance Clinton – 2024 & 2025 Individual Silver Medalist
Annie Nagel – 2025 Women’s Individual Gold Medalist
Robert Field – 2024 Team Gold Medalist & Team Captain
David Elgas – 2024 Team Gold Medalist
Sean Lawless – 2025 Team Silver Medalist
Eric Harrison
Bill Barbe
Wes Calvan


Championship Highlights:

Piombino, Italy | Tyrrhenian Sea
September 20–25, 2025
Catch-Video-Release format (CPR)
Multiple nations competing
Individual and Team World Champions crowned


Media Contact::

Annie Nagel

Team USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing

+1 (707) 495-2625

usakfs@usangling.org

Follow the team and learn how to support their journey at:

usangling.org/saltwater-kayak-fishing

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