NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League

The race is tightening up.

After another round of competition, we are officially recognizing the current Top 10 anglers in the NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League.

These are the anglers who have positioned themselves at the top of the field and, at this moment, are holding a coveted position in the race toward representing Texas US Angling National Championship Team.

But let’s make one thing perfectly clear: THESE RANKINGS ARE NOT FINAL.

There is still plenty of fishing left, and in the NLF, anything can happen... especially with over 52 anglers patiently waiting to strike.

Roy's Bait & Tackle Outfitters | USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing

Anthony Soler has picked up exactly where he left off last year.

He’s here to learn.
He’s here to improve.
And most importantly, he’s here to be recognized.

Now, Soler has added another chapter to that story by becoming the new NLF record holder for what may be one of the biggest turning-point species in the league.

A species that has anglers rethinking strategy, changing their approach, and looking at the Texas coast through a different lens.

This isn’t just another record. It’s another sign that the game is changing, and Anthony Soler is making sure his name is part of that change.

The NLF is watching. The anglers are adapting. And the records are falling.

This is what happens when you come back hungry.

Official scale at Roy's Bait & Tackle Outfitters came in at 22.53lbs.

STAND BY, NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League!

Officially beginning the review of total weights.

One thing is already certain…

IT WAS A RECORD DAY! 💪 Every pound counts, and the leaderboard is about to take shape.

📸 Anthony Soler at the official NLF weigh-in
📍 Roy's Bait & Tackle Outfitters

Stay tuned. The results are coming.

Good morning, athletes, fans, and followers!

This weekend is about to bring an exciting turn of events.

The NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League continues through October 31st, which means the entire field still has an opportunity to battle for a coveted Top 10 position.

Next week, we’ll sit down with our Fantasy Draft Team and begin preparing for a LIVE announcement revealing the current field and the anglers fighting to maintain their Top 10 status for the Texas US Angling National Championship Team.

And remember, a lot can change between now and the end of the season.

Rankings can move. Opportunities can disappear. New contenders can emerge.

So stay tuned, keep grinding, and most importantly…

STRAP UP THAT PFD.

Because the race is heating up!

🔥 DONALD HUNT IS ON THE BOARD! 🔥

The 2026 NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League season is officially underway for Donald Hunt.

The 1x NLF Pro and Team USA angler put up an impressive 19.71 lbs at the official Roy's Bait & Tackle Outfitters scales, securing his first activation of the season.

Hunt now looks to stabilize his PPA (Points Per Attempt), a statistic that continues to paint him as one of the league’s most consistent contenders offshore.

🎯 THE OFFICIAL CULL

🐟 King Mackerel
10.93 lbs

🐟 Spanish Mackerel NLF Limit
Smallest - 1.06 lbs
Heaviest - 3.04 lbs
(Plus the remaining qualifying Spanish Mackerel)

A 19.71-lb activation puts Hunt firmly on the board and gives the rest of the NLF Pro field another number to chase.

Donald Hunt - 19.71 LBS | 2026 Activation 1

USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing | Texas US Angling National Championship Team

🔥 ACTIVATION 1 OFFICIALLY IN THE BOOKS! 🔥

Bill Barbre has officially used his first activation of the 2026 season!

The returning Texas native and proud Team USA representative is now on the hunt to establish his first Pro Rank in the NLF Professional Kayak Fishing League.

Barbre’s official Activation 1 score, weighed at the Roy's Bait & Tackle Outfitters Official Scales, came in at an impressive:

🏆 14.86 LBS

🎯 THE OFFICIAL CULL

🐟 Red Snapper
2.82 lbs

🐟 Spanish Mackerel
3.09 lbs
1.19 lbs
3.00 lbs
3.57 lbs
1.19 lbs (double weighed for accuracy)

Bill Barbre — 14.86 LBS | Activation 1

The chase is on. 🎣🔥

USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing | Texas US Angling National Championship Team