Let's go FISHING!
Our mission is to familiarize new fisherman or those with little to no experience with gear, tackle and techniques used in the local area. On our various recreational outings we will learn about tying knots, bait choices between live, cut, or artificial, and how to pick a reliable rod and reel combination. PEP scholarships will cover a rod, reel, and tackle purchase. Recreational fishing for sport or dinner is available all over here in Southwest Florida.
The environment around us has many varieties of flora and fauna which works to build our ecosystem. We will learn how the smallest of lifeforms such as algae and phytoplankton, to the largest of species, sharks and dolphins, are necessary to help the ecosystem thrive. A living environment is a healthy environment. Good conservation and being good stewards are our duty to our given planet and community around us.
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We suggest a large water or a few bottles to stay hydrated. We also suggest a snack or bag lunch to satisfy hunger. We will have bottles of water for those who forgot theirs. Air temperature should set what is comfortable for you to bring, hoodie or jacket for under 75f.
We suggest long sleeve sun shirts, hats, and your approved sunblock. We will have a zinc-based sunblock available for those who forgot their own.
Most beach and pier fishing locations will have public restrooms nearby.
Legal fish may be kept. We encourage it. We will also provide suggested recipes for cooks new to cooking our various fish species.
For cancellations greater than 1 month away, we offer full refunds. For cancellations less than a month, you may either reschedule for a different day or receive a 50% refund. If the weather forces us to cancel there will be a full refund or we can reschedule for another day.
For most, ages 12 and up without an accompanying parent will be allowed. We can make exceptions for preapproved families. You know your kids and whether they can stay focused for the time we allot. Getting fisherman reeling up fish is what we try for. Sometimes the fishing is painfully slow.
Learning to clean fish is very important. While we will clean your fish, we encourage learning how to clean your fish safely yourselves. Some locations we visit will have cleaning stations available, others we will have to improvise.
In Florida, anglers under the age of 16 are not required to have a fishing license. For those over the age of 16, licenses are available through the internet at gooutdoorsflorida.com. It only takes a few minutes to complete the purchase. We suggest either the Freshwater/Saltwater license at $32.50, or the Gone Fishing license at $61 (this provides special tags for Snook and Lobster as well as a hard card to keep on your person).
Of course. We encourage memory building. Be sure to take lots of photos. For beach and piers, it is free for parents to observe and learn.
Conditions that will result in cancellation are lightning, heavy rain, and tropical storm winds.