Bob Lewis Kites

Kite fishing is an ancient technique that dates back to ancient Egypt, but it was Captain Bob Lewis who perfected and popularized it for modern anglers. Alongside his son, Captain Jimmy Lewis, Bob continuously refined the method to make kite fishing more accessible, efficient, and exciting. After Bob’s passing in 1997, Jimmy and his wife Holly Lewis carried on the family legacy, bringing kite fishing firmly into the 21st century.

Today, thanks to the Lewis family’s innovations, kite fishing is one of the most effective and exhilarating ways to target pelagic species such as sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, and wahoo.

Benefits of Kite Fishing

Kite fishing keeps live bait suspended naturally on the surface and away from the boat, creating a realistic presentation that dramatically increases strike rates. It allows anglers to fish multiple lines at once, covering more water and improving overall success. The technique is also environmentally friendly, making it ideal for catch-and-release fishing, and remains highly effective even on calm days due to modern kite designs developed by the Lewis family.

Target Species: Sailfish, mahi-mahi (dolphin), tuna, wahoo, and other pelagic species

Use: Offshore and coastal fishing

Presentation: Surface bait deployment away from the boat

Environmental Benefit: Ideal for catch-and-release fishing

Design: Proven, tournament-tested kite design refined over decades

Origin: Designed and built by the Lewis family