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Fishing Lessons
Surf Fishing Lessons + Gear Package
This package is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and gear needed to keep fishing after your time on the beach. Your experience starts with a private 3.5 hours surf fishing lesson with Panhandle Salt Surf Fishing. During the lesson, we cover reading the beach, choosing the right water, setting up your rods, selecting rigs and weights, bait placement, casting, bite detection, and adjusting to changing conditions. After the lesson, you keep the starter gear used during the session, giving you a ready to fish surf setup of your own.
Package is $1,399.99 and includes: 3-hour surf fishing lesson, 2 surf rods (11' Assassin), 2 Nautix reels (4000) with 20 lb braid, 5 surf fishing rigs, 2 sand spikes (Deerfield Fab), and 4 Sinker weights Sputniks.
Surf Fishing Lessons (1 Angler)
3.5 Hours per lesson
$399.00 USD (per lesson)
Learn the essentials of fishing with our surf fishing lessons. Our Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certified instructors cover casting techniques, zone awareness, bait placement, gear selection, sand flea spotting, beach reading, understanding wind conditions, tides, and more. We recommend three rig tying lessons per angler to ensure a thorough grasp of these skills and enhance your fishing expertise.
Surf Fishing Lessons (2 Anglers)
3.5 Hours per lesson
$450.00 USD (per lesson)
Learn the essentials of surf fishing with a private lesson for two anglers. Our certified instructors cover casting, beach reading, bait placement, gear selection, tides, wind, sand flea spotting, and more. Perfect for couples, friends, or family members who want hands-on instruction together on the beach. We recommend three rig-tying lessons per angler to strengthen your skills and confidence.
Rig Tying Lessons
1.5 Hours per lesson
$100.00 USD (per lesson)
Join the Panhandle Salt team for surf fishing lessons where you will learn the art of tying your own surf fishing rigs using a Bird of Prey Rig Board. These hands-on rig tying lessons are perfect for anglers of all skill levels who want to elevate their surf fishing experience. Mastering the creation and customization of your own pompano rigs is essential for any serious surf fisherman. Store-bought rigs can be difficult to find, and popular colors often sell out quickly—especially during peak pompano season. By acquiring the skills to tie your own, you’ll always be prepared and won’t be limited by what’s available in stores.
Our Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certified instructors will provide you with the confidence and knowledge to:
* Create uniform, durable pompano rigs designed specifically for the Gulf Coast surf
* Adjust colors, beads, and floats to cater to seasonal bait preferences
* Save money and minimize downtime when rigs are in short supply at local shops
* Develop a personal rig-tying style that complements your fishing approach
Whether you’re a local angler in Perdido Key, Pensacola, Orange Beach, or just visiting the Gulf Coast, these practical surf fishing lessons will equip you with a rewarding skill that keeps you fishing effectively year-round.
Pensacola & Perdido Key
At Panhandle Salt, we take pride in being a Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certified operation. This certification reflects our commitment to sustainable fishing practices along the Gulf Coast. We emphasize responsible fishing through proper fish handling techniques and offer surf fishing lessons and rig tying lessons to further enhance your experience. Our dedication ensures that we minimize environmental impact while protecting our local fisheries for future generations.