By John Myers ®
Spring 2025
WEST’S MOST WINNING-EST
Kayak Angler In 2024
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J
oseph Silva is one of the most
achieved kayak fishermen on the West
Coast. He has won more tournaments than any other kayak angler in 2024. His
main technique has been mid-strolling. Every
tournament he enters, he has been a force to
win the event. WesternBass checked in with
Silva to see what he would share on his secret to
kayak success. Here is what he had to say.
WB: Lets start with a breakdown of your 2024 accomplishments. Can you recap them for us?
Silva: 2024 has been a year I won’t forget. I had 13 top 5 finishes, which include:
• Six 1st place finishes
• Two 2nd place finishes
• Three 3rd place finishes
• One 4th place finish
• One 5th place finish at the West Coast
Championship
This year felt like a breakout year for me, especially since I had no top five-finishes in 2023.