Sam Rinando
Home Base: Houston / Galveston, Texas
Favorite Ocean Kayak and why: The Prowler 15 because of its combination of speed, stability, and tracking. On Tournament Day, I depend on the Prowler 15’s speed to get back to the Weigh-In on time.
Other Gear Used: Costa Sunglasses, Buff Headwear, TFO Rods, Scotty Rod Holders, Otter Box Dryboxes, Petzl Headlights, Malone Seawings, Fishgrips, Keen Footwear, Bass Assassin, Daiichi Hooks, Engel Coolers.
About Sam: Sam was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast. His family has owned a Bay Front House on Galveston Island’s West Bay since the early 1940s. His Father and Grandfather were both accomplished Saltwater Anglers and instilled a passion for the Outdoors and Saltwater Fishing that remains with him today. The generations of fishing knowledge he inherited, coupled with his discovery of the Sit-On-Top Kayak as an Angling Platform have created the ‘Perfect Storm’ of angling success for Sam. As a member of Texas’ Team Ocean Kayak, Sam has competed in and won several Inshore Tournaments and Team of the Year Titles, very often competing against a field comprised of mostly Power Boats. Sam shares his years of knowledge and experience on the water at numerous speaking engagements each year at Fishing and Boating Trade Shows, and Retailers in the Southeast Texas Region
Website: www.teamoceankayak.com