av8er23
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Me and my buddy are looking foward to trying out his new spear gun in FL. Does anyone know where to obtain a licinse and how much it costs?
Spear Fishing in FL
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Wayward Son
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You can pick them up at Walmart, or any tackle shop. City Marina in Panama City. Or online http://myfwc.com/license/
If you need a spearo friendly charter, my friends Capt Bil & Capt Scott run a 6 pack called the Sanctuary in Panama City. Reasonable rates, they don't mind taking newbies out & teaching them things, either.
I'm south of you, in Eufaula, and spear with Bil regularly. If you're interested in driving with them, PM me an email address & I'll pass it on to them.
If you need a spearo friendly charter, my friends Capt Bil & Capt Scott run a 6 pack called the Sanctuary in Panama City. Reasonable rates, they don't mind taking newbies out & teaching them things, either.
I'm south of you, in Eufaula, and spear with Bil regularly. If you're interested in driving with them, PM me an email address & I'll pass it on to them.
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av8er23
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Sounds interesting. Do you happen to know what he does charge? Here is my email so if he wants to send me some information. av8er23@ctvea.net
Wayward Son
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A typical 2 tank trip is $60, a 3 tanker $75. They'll make about any trip within reason to suit you, but you may have extra charges due to fuel & time if they're sites farther out.
An example would be the rock reefs out west. They'll go, but it's about 25 miles each way, so they have to charge extra to be able to do such a trip.
Usually, drops are made on the wrecks and bridge spans in the area. Last saturday we git a span, saw a goliath grouper, a manta ray, and I caught & released a spiny lobster that weighed about 6 or 7 lbs. Hope I see him again when the season is open
Amberjack are still around, but it's hit or miss if there'll be any legal ones on a given site, they're not as thick as they have been. Spanish mackeral are in & thick, and we're seeing flounder again. Cuda are back, some sheepshead around, etc. We always have a fun time.
An example would be the rock reefs out west. They'll go, but it's about 25 miles each way, so they have to charge extra to be able to do such a trip.
Usually, drops are made on the wrecks and bridge spans in the area. Last saturday we git a span, saw a goliath grouper, a manta ray, and I caught & released a spiny lobster that weighed about 6 or 7 lbs. Hope I see him again when the season is open
Amberjack are still around, but it's hit or miss if there'll be any legal ones on a given site, they're not as thick as they have been. Spanish mackeral are in & thick, and we're seeing flounder again. Cuda are back, some sheepshead around, etc. We always have a fun time.
This link and phone # still work.
* FL Saltwater fishing license & lobster stamp if appropriate. Available online at www.marinefisheries.org or by calling 888-FISHFLOrida.
Chad
Spearfishing instruction is one of my specialties.
* FL Saltwater fishing license & lobster stamp if appropriate. Available online at www.marinefisheries.org or by calling 888-FISHFLOrida.
Chad
Spearfishing instruction is one of my specialties.
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av8er23
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is it listed as a tarpoon tag?
No, a crawfish stamp.
Wayward Son
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No, what you need is a recreational salt water fishing license. $31.50 for non-res, plus fees if you buy it online.
Chad Carney:
As Chad said, you can buy it online and it saves you a trip. Also, they give you a temporary page to print out which makes it valid as soon as you buy it, so you can use it right away. They mail you the permanant licence in about 10 days. They charge a couple dollars more, but its well worth it in my opinion. I renew mine online every year, but you can buy them in bait and tackle shops as well.
Wayward Son:A typical 2 tank trip is $60, a 3 tanker $75. They'll make about any trip within reason to suit you, but you may have extra charges due to fuel & time if they're sites farther out.
An example would be the rock reefs out west. They'll go, but it's about 25 miles each way, so they have to charge extra to be able to do such a trip.
Usually, drops are made on the wrecks and bridge spans in the area. Last saturday we git a span, saw a goliath grouper, a manta ray, and I caught & released a spiny lobster that weighed about 6 or 7 lbs. Hope I see him again when the season is open
Amberjack are still around, but it's hit or miss if there'll be any legal ones on a given site, they're not as thick as they have been. Spanish mackeral are in & thick, and we're seeing flounder again. Cuda are back, some sheepshead around, etc. We always have a fun time.
Those are great prices...gonna have to get over to PC and take a trip.
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