Brian Nelli of Pushin' Water Kayak Charters walks us through his 2nd Championship win in the Bahamas as well as how he sets up on his kayak for offshore fishing. Brian was raised in the North West Suburbs of Chicago. His passion for fishing started at a young age catching Bluegill, Carp and Bass in neighborhood lakes and rivers. During his adolecence he made yearly trips to Minnesota in search of Walleye, Northen Pike, Crappie and Muskie. From age 13 to 18 he was making yearly trips to Florida fishing the beaches for Snook and Tarpon. Once Brian graduated college he decided he needed to make the move to the place where fishing could be a year-round activity. Since 2006 Brian has been kayak fishing the inshore, nearshore and offshore waters of the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Since 2009 he has been fishing kayak tournaments all around Florida. Brian is sponsored by some of the biggest companies in the industry including D.O.A. Lures, Eagle Claw, Engel Coolers, Yozuri and Hobie Kayaks. During the Summer months Brian conducts kids fishing clinics in Palm Beach and surrounding counties. He loves the thrill of the hunt and to share his passion of fishing with others. Some tournament accomplishments include: 2015 - 1st Place - Extreme Kayak Tournament - Battle in Bahamas​ 2014 - 1st Place - Extreme Kayak Tournament - Battle in Bahamas​ 2013 - 1st Place - Extreme Kayak Tournament - September Slam - Pompano Beach - 2nd Place - Extreme Kayak Tournament - May Madness - Pompano Beach - 1st Place Florida Sportsman Kayak Challenge - Offshore Division - 2nd Place Florida Sportsman Kayak Challenge - Inshore Division ​​​ ​ - ​4th Place Slam - DOA Paddlers Tournament - Stuart 2012 - 7th Place Slam - IFA Kayak Tour - Punta Gorda - 1st Place Trout - Sheilds Inshore Open - Jensen Beach - 14th Place Slam - 2 Day IFA Championship - Chalmette, LA ​​2010 - 1st Place Redfish - IFA Kayak Tour - Punta Gorda - 1st Place Redfish - IFA Kayak Tour - Sarasota - 1st Place Redfish/Trout - KayakBassFishing.com -Seeing Spots Challenge - 1st Place Redfish - KayakBassFishing.com - Spring Spots and a Slot Challenge - 1st Place - Flotilla Offshore Kayak Challenge ​2009 - 1st Place - Flotilla Offshore Kayak Challenge - 1st Place Slam - DOA Paddlers Tournament, Stuart - 3rd Place Redfish - IFA Kayak Tour - Titusville