SPRING 2026 FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Spring 2026 Upper Limit
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown KIDS
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown
$40 Entry | April 1 – 30, 2026
A month-long surf-fishing grind for serious anglers. Weigh your six biggest pompano and climb the leaderboard all April long.
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown KIDS
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown
$45 Entry | April 10 – 12, 2026
Three days, one fish, and over $2,000 in prizes. Bring your best pompano to the weigh-in at Panhandle Salt and see where you rank.
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown KIDS
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown KIDS
Spring 2026 Pompano Showdown KIDS
$15 Entry | Ages 15 & Under | April 10 – 12, 2026
A family-friendly division built for young anglers ready to hit the sand. Cash and prize buckets for top finishers.
Pusching Forward: From Trial to Triumph
You have probably seen Melissa at past Panhandle Salt tournaments spreading the word and raising awareness about addiction and the fentanyl crisis. She has shown up for this community again and again, and now we get to show up for her family.
With every Panhandle Salt tournament, we donate to a cause that matters. This season, our donations are going to Pusching Forward to support Matt Pusch, who has now received his liver transplant. The surgery is a huge step forward, but the journey is not over — recovery comes with ongoing costs, including prescriptions, follow-up care, nursing support, living expenses during recovery, and transportation to frequent medical appointments. We are partnering with Help Hope Live to continue raising funds to help Matt and his family through the recovery process.
Thank you for being part of these tournaments and for helping us push Matt forward.
become a sponsor
Be part of the tradition. Support your community. Grow with us.
Support local anglers, grow your brand, and be part of one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest surf fishing traditions. This spring marks the 10th Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown, and we’re inviting local businesses, brands, and community partners to join us as sponsors.
As a Showdown sponsor, your contribution helps fund cash prizes, expand community participation, and strengthen the Gulf Coast fishing community. Sponsors receive on-site exposure at the weigh-in, stage mentions, social media promotion, and direct engagement with anglers and families.
Whether you choose to attend the weigh-in or send prizes to represent your brand, every sponsor is featured across both tournaments — the month-long Upper Limit and the 3-day Pompano Showdown — giving your business maximum visibility.
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.
