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With the warm spring weather on the brink and everyone getting the itch to hit the water now’s a good time to check and make sure your fishing license is current. Last August the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) implemented the shoreline saltwater fishing license, which anglers who fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore must buy.
Who needs a license?
Resident licenses can be purchased by any person who has resided in Florida for 6 continuous months prior to the issuance of a license and who claims Florida as his/her primary residence or any member of the United States Armed Forces who is stationed in Florida (includes spouse and dependent children residing in the household).
You do not need a hunting, freshwater fishing, or saltwater fishing license if you are a child under 16 years of age, you are a Florida resident age 65 or older possessing proof of age and residency, you are a Florida resident certified as totally and permanently disabled and you possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate, or you are a resident who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, you are not stationed in this state, and you are home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders.
Buying a License
Fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased from the tax collectors office for the amount shown or from a license vendor such as tackle stores for the license cost plus an issuance fee.
They can be purchased over the phone by calling 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356) or 888-FISH-FLORIDA (347-4356). A $3.25 + 2.5% surcharge of total sale per person will be added to your purchase.
If you would like to buy one online you can follow the links at myfwc.com. A $2.25 + 2.5% surcharge of total sale per person will be added to your purchase.
Where to fish without a license?
The only places you can fish in Florida without a fishing license are on piers or charter boats that possess a license that covers everyone. Several good places for land locked anglers in Pensacola that provide a license are the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge, Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier, and Fort Pickens Pier.
Cost of License
Annual Saltwater Fishing
1-year $17.00
5-year $79.00
Nonresident Saltwater
Annual $47.00
3-Day $17.00
7-Day $30.00
Saltwater Shoreline
$9.00
Annual Freshwater Fishing
1-year $17.00
5-year $79.00
Nonresident Freshwater
1-year $47.00
3-Day $17.00
7-Day $30.00
Saltwater/Freshwater Combo
1-year $32.50
Saltwater/Freshwater/Hunting Combo
1-year $48.00
- Captain Chris Phillips
Saturday February 27th
Time 12:30pm-1:30pm Subject: Cobia Fishing
Guest Speakers: Captain Ben Fairey, Captain Myles Colley, and Captain Chad Linkous along with Bob Sharp will show you the tricks of the trade for landing that Cobia of a lifetime..
Time 1:35pm –2:35pm Subject: Offshore Fishing Chunking, and Natural Bait Rigging
Guest Speakers: Captain Myles Colley and Captain Chad Linkous will show you their secrets of offshore fishing, chunking for tuna, and the proper ways to rig lures and natural baits including; Balao, Mullet, and Spanish.
Time 2:40pm – 3:40pm Subject: Bait Catching and Cast Net Throwing
We will show you the most effective way to catch your own live bait and the proper use of a cast net.
Time 3:45pm-4:45pm Subject: Marine Electronics
Guest speakers from George’s Marine Electronics will tell you all about today’s electronics. They will instruct you on the proper operation of your equipment. Don’t miss it.
Time 4:50pm Subject: King fishing and live bait slow trolling.
Guest Speakers: Dan Abshire, and Rhonda Abshire will show you their secret techniques on how to be a successful King fisherman and tournament contender.
Sunday February 28th
Time 11:00am-12:00pm Subject: Propeller maintenance and tuning.
Guest Speakers: The crew of Accuprop will discuss the advantages of proper propeller maintenance and tuning. This information can lead to better speed and efficiency from your boat.
Time 12:30pm-1:30pm Subject: Shimano Butterfly Jigging System
Guest Speaker: Captain Chad Linkous and Captain Jason Woodham from Destin and also a Shimano Pro Staffer will instruct you in the proper methods of using the world’s best deep jigs. These lures are known to produce more fish than live bait if they are used properly. Don’t miss this valuable information
Time 2:00pm-3:00pm Subject: Bottom Fishing / Deep Droping
Guest Speakers: Gene and Tim Klein from Team Recess along with Bob Sharp will show you their tricks to locating and catching bigger Snapper, Amberjack and Grouper.
Time 3:30pm-4:30pm Subject: Pompano/Surf Fishing
Guest Speakers: Donnie Rozier and Captain Wes Rozier, local experts with over 40 years experience; will show you the proven techniques in locating and catching your favorite surf species.
Time 5:00pm Subject: Inshore Fishing Secrets
Guest Speakers: Donnie Rozier and Captain Wes Rozier, local experts with over 40 years experience; will show you their proven techniques in locating and catching those hard to catch inshore species including Trout, Redfish, Drum, Grouper, Flounder, and many others. Don’t miss it!!!
Seminars will be held at:
Outcast Fishing and Hunting
3520 Barrancas Ave.
Pensacola, Florida 32507
Go check it out! -Captain Chris Phillips
Hey Everyone. I am Captain Jon Pinney. I am a third generation fisherman in Pensacola. My grandfather was one of the founding members of the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club decades ago. I offer a variety of charter fishing on my boat including inshore fishing in the bay and deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
I also offer and have years of experience running private boats. If you own your own boat and are new to any type of fishing give me a call. I will spend the day or weekend with you and your friends and family showing you the tricks I have spent years learning. A few hours with hands on training can save you years of trial and error. I specialize my guide trips around Bluewater fishing offshore for Billfish, Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo.
I look forward to posting reports as sheepshead season is heating up. I will also be fishing several billfish tournaments on the “Reel Worthless” out of Orange Beach, Alabama and will keep you up to date on the offshore scene during tournament season. Give me a call or shoot me an email if I can help you out this year.
Captain Jon Pinney
850-393-4524
As all kayakers know, the one thing feared most is flipping. When this happens, you want all your gear strapped to the boat. Don’t find yourself swimming to the bottom in search of that reel….put a leash on it.
You can now buy most of your kayak gear from Hot Spots. They have leashes, floats, fasteners, rod holders, and much more. Come check it out!
Chris Dunn
Leash
Float
Anglers,
Please come check out the Florida Sportsman show this Saturday, Feb 20th and Sunday, Feb 21st at the Fort Walton Beach fair grounds. Capt. Chris Phillips, Capt. Matt Mcleod, and myself will be introducing a new line of fishing rods to the panhandle. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to check out the best inshore fishing rods on the market!
The rods we will be showing are American Rodsmiths. As Capt. Matt already said…they are a company based out of Huston Texas. Some of you who keep up with the redfish tours may be familiar with them. These rods sparked a lot of interest when American Rodsmiths team of Cajun Phil and Kevin Broussard, won this years Oberta Redfish Cup championship, right here in Pensacola, FL. I have worked with fishing rods my entire life and I can truly say that American Rodsmiths is the most innovative, up to date, rod company in the fishing industry. The price points on these rods range from around $99.99 all the way to 349.99. Even the lowest end rods come with titanium coated, stainless steel, guides!!
We will be more than happy to go through each and every rod with you. If you are into inshore fishing, freshwater fishing, or offshore fishing, then this is a line of fishing tackle that you must see! Check out there website for more info….http://www.americanrodsmiths.com/
Also, for all of you kayak fisherman, we have a line of rods just for you!
thanks,
Capt Brant Peacher
www.fishtheemeraldcoast.com
American Rodsmiths is a fishing rod manufacturer based out of Huston, Texas. The company has been around for a long time building fresh and salt water rods that have been very popular in many parts of the country including Texas and Louisiana. They have come out with a new innovative idea that has changed the way people look at rod grips. They have put Winn golf grips on two models of their rods.
We got to try these out on a trip to Louisiana to look for some redfish this winter and we were VERY impressed. The other characteristics of the rods are right on also. They have many combinations of weight, action, lengths, and tip taper so that you can find the rod that is just right for you. Find a local American Rodsmiths dealer to check them out. If you are in the Pensacola area come check them out at Hot Spots Bait and Tackle.
Capt. Matt Mcleod
www.hotspotstackle.com
www.hotspotscharters.com
850-418-5333
