FL | Jax Beach – 1-Day Inshore Fishing Event

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NIV

Purpose:  To have the opportunity to have another event for the community of fisherman, and create space where people can invite friends and get to know one another more and have honest gospel-centered conversations.

Date:  Saturday, November 14, 2026

Guest Speaker:   TBD

Registration:  Ticket Cost: Adult/Youth Participants – $10.00   Volunteer Boat Owners – $10.00 

*Space is limited, so please register now.

Age Limitations/Restrictions:  None.  All participants under the age of 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.  Limit 1 youth participant per parent/guardian.

Location:  Mike McCue Boat Ramp, 2510 2nd Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Activities:  Men in Jacksonville are invited to join us for a half-day of fishing the inshore coastal waters of Jacksonville, FL.  We will meet at the Beach Blvd (Mike McCue) boat ramp the morning of November 14th. The local bait shop is called Jax Beach Bait and Tackle, which is on the left-hand side of the road as you drive in (they open at 6:00 AM so be there early so you’re not late to our am meetup!).  We will launch boats and plan to leave the dock at 6:40 AM.  Sunrise is at 6:52 AM, and the low tide is at 7:06 AM.  We plan to meet at the ramp at 11:30 AM.  After our time on the water, we will group up shortly where we will share stories and hear a short devotional from a guest speaker before grabbing lunch at Dockside Seafood.  We have generous volunteers providing the boats, so all you will need to bring is your own lucky fishing pole and gear.  Tips will not be allowed but help with fuel expenses and ice is appreciated.  You may want to consider bringing some snacks and drinks for yourself on the boat.

Prizes:  We will give away a TFO inshore fishing rod.

Meals:  Please bring snacks and drinks to have on the boat. We will gather for lunch afterward at Dockside Seafood located next to the boat ramp.

Rules:

1. Please be on time and plan to stay until around 1:30 pm.

2. No perfect people allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.

3. Alcohol will not be allowed on boats, but will be allowed in moderation after the boat is on the trailer.

4. Please be mindful of your language if youth participants are around.

5. Have a good time.

6. Please be sure to keep track of your time and follow the Schedule of events below.

What to bring: 

– Valid Florida saltwater fishing license

– Drinks and snacks for the boat.

– Parents – Please provide a life vest for all youth participants.

– Everyone should bring their own fishing tackle and gear for a morning of redfish, speckled trout, and flounder fishing.  Please don’t expect volunteer boat owners to lend out their gear or tackle.

– If you want to keep fish, bring what is necessary to clean your own catch and take it home.

– Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.

– Rain gear if necessary.

– A willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time – remember, everyone there is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends.

Suggested tackle: 

We will be targeting redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Each fisherman should bring their own fishing rod and gear.  Appropriate rods are medium to medium-heavy action, 6-7ft long, either spinning or bait-casting,15-20 lb line. We recommend putting fresh line on reels if you haven’t done so in the last few months.

Contact:  Alec Gunn /  904-729-9999  /  alecgunn98@gmail.com

                 Brandon Platts / 904-574-3434 / Plattsjax@gmail.com

Schedule:

  6:00 am         Participant check-in / Welcome

  6:30 am         Boat Assignments / Prayer

  6:40 am         Leave the dock

11:30 am         Return to Boat Ramp

12:00 pm         Devotion & Lunch 

  1:30 pm         Final farewell and check-out

Donations: Donations are tax deductible!  Our events do not operate at a profit, so we are dependent on donations to fund the organization and maintain the low-cost nature of our events.  We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.  If you would like to be a part of the Blast & Cast mission, please contact us at info@blastandcast.org for more information.