Panhandle Salt Gift Certificate
Give the gift of fishing! Redeemable in-store at Panhandle Salt.
If you’d like to use it online, please contact 305-910-9134 and we’ll help you complete your purchase with personalized assistance from Perdido Blane.
Set your own amount and surprise the angler in your life with gear they’ll love!
Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown Fall 2025
Adult Division: Bradley Bouchey took first place with a monster 3.80 lb pompano.
Kids Division: Gage Thompson landed first with a solid 2.68 lb fish — just 1 cm ahead in a tight tie
Kids Division: Gage Thompson landed first with a solid 2.68 lb fish — just 1 cm ahead in a tight tie
The Fall 2025 Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown wrapped up with an incredible weekend on the beach, full of fish, friendships, and community spirit. Every angler brought their best — and the results showed it. We’re proud of every single person who fished, sponsored, volunteered, or supported from the shore. This tournament continues to thrive because of all of you.
Kids Division: Gage Thompson landed first with a solid 2.68 lb fish — just 1 cm ahead in a tight tie
Kids Division: Gage Thompson landed first with a solid 2.68 lb fish — just 1 cm ahead in a tight tie
Kids Division: Gage Thompson landed first with a solid 2.68 lb fish — just 1 cm ahead in a tight tie
It was great seeing familiar faces like Justin Reed, Brian Rowe, and Micah Robbins back on the podium. Each tournament feels more like a reunion, and that’s what makes it special.
Mark your calendars: Our 10th Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown is coming April 10–12, 2026 — and we plan to make it the biggest one yet.
our services
Charters
Charters
Charters
Experience the Gulf Coast like never before with our guided surf-fishing charters. We provide all the gear, bait, and local knowledge you need for a productive day on the beach. Perfect for families, friends, or solo anglers ready to chase pompano, whiting, and more. Book your spot and fish the surf with confidence.
Rentals
Charters
Charters
Travel light and fish right with our full-service surf-fishing rentals. We offer rods, reels, spikes, and gear packages ready for the beach. Pickup is available around Perdido Key and Pensacola.
Everything you need to fish the Gulf—without the hassle of bringing your own equipment.
Lessons
Charters
Lessons
Learn the art of surf fishing with hands-on instruction from our local guides. We’ll teach you how to read the beach, retrieve fish, locate sandfleas, cast effectively, and safely handle your catch. Our lessons are designed for all ages and experience levels. Gain real skills you can use every time you hit the sand.
Gulf Coast Land Based Fishing Guide Association
Panhandle Salt is the founder of the first land based fishing guide association on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Land Based Fishing Guide Association unites surf fishing guides across the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast to collaborate on laws, ethics, safety standards, conservation, and professional best practices for running surf fishing charters. The association’s mission is to elevate guide professionalism, protect beach access, and serve anglers through training, resources, and community events.
Ready to learn more or join the network of certified surf fishing guides? Visit the association website below.
