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NewsThe Miami HurricaneJune 8, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami Alumni Launch Specialized Fishing Gear Marketplace

Three recent University of Miami graduates have launched 'Second Catch,' an online marketplace for buying and selling used fishing equipment. The platform aims to provide a more secure alternative to general social media marketplaces by verifying sellers through electronic payment services.

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Why It Matters

The launch introduces a new niche e-commerce platform for fishing enthusiasts that requires identity verification for all sellers to mitigate risks associated with private, in-person transactions.

Key Facts

  • Second Catch is a new online marketplace specifically for buying and selling used fishing gear.
  • The platform was co-founded by three recent University of Miami graduates: Colin Elliott, Kyle Elliott, and Dennis Lee.
  • The site uses Stripe for payment processing, which requires sellers to provide Social Security numbers for identity verification.
  • All transactions on the platform are cashless and processed through the website to ensure security.
  • The founders are exploring the addition of local pickup options as an alternative to shipping.
  • The founders previously revived the University of Miami fishing club during their time as students.
  • The business idea was conceived during the founders' sophomore year while studying abroad in Barcelona.

Who's Mentioned

personKyle Elliott“Co-founder of Second Catch and University of Miami alumnus.”organizationStripe“The payment processor used by Second Catch to verify seller identities.”organizationUniversity of Miami“The alma mater of the founders and site of the fishing club they revived.”personDennis Lee“Co-founder of Second Catch and University of Miami alumnus.”organizationHerbert Business School“The school where the founders studied finance.”organizationSecond Catch“The newly launched second-hand fishing gear marketplace.”personColin Elliott“Co-founder of Second Catch and University of Miami alumnus.”