What to Bring
South Florida is known for sunny days and warm temperatures (after all, our nickname is the sunshine state) but our weather can sometimes be pretty unpredictable.
Rain showers and thunderstorms are always a possibility and very hot days can be the norm for some months.
Below are some suggestions of what to wear/bring that will help make your day on the water all the more incredible.
Florida weather can be unpredictable.
Here are some suggestions of what to wear/bring to make your day on the water even better.
Clothing
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A lightweight, long sleeve UPF rated shirt/rash guard.
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Shorts or lightweight pants
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Non skid shoes.
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A face buff/neck gaiter is also a good idea.
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UPF rated fishing gloves are great for keeping your hands covered from the sun.
Weather Protection
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Sunblock with UVA/UVB protection
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Lip balm
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Polarized sunglasses.
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Hat. A baseball cap is good but we always suggest a wide brim or straw hat for more protection.
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Light raincoat/rainsuit if there is rain forecasted for your trip.
Pharmaceuticals
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Prescription medicines
(they MUST be in the original, labeled bottle).
Please let me know if you have any medical conditions that could possibly need attention during your trip.
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Bug spray.
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Hand sanitizer or wet wipes.
Extra's
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FLORIDA FISHING LICENSE. This is a must have item in order to fish in Florida. I do ask to see your license at time of boarding and unfortunately will not be able continue with the trip without it. The license is available for purchase on the FWC website which will give you a digital copy on your phone.
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Camera/smart phone for photos of your trip. I will be more than happy to take photos of your catches for you.
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Backpack for storage. (there is dry storage on the boat as well).
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Towel/hand towel.