Jax, FL – 1-Day Low Tide Saltwater Fishing Event – Palm Valley
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 NIV
Purpose:
To be obedient to what the Lord is calling us to do; to step out in faith and share His Word and Love to the community of Jacksonville; and to call men to pursue truth and wisdom.
Date: Saturday, July 18, 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: Palm Valley Outdoors, 383 S. Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Activities: Everyone is invited to join us for a half-day of fishing the coastal waters of Jacksonville, FL. We will meet at the Palm Valley boat ramp the morning of July 18th. The local bait shop is called Palm Valley Outdoors, which is next to the East ramp. We will launch boats to get on the water by 6:15 AM. Sunrise is at 6:36 AM. We plan to meet back at the ramp at 11:15 am. After our time on the water, we will group up shortly where we will share stories and hear a short devotional from TBD before grabbing lunch at Palm Valley Outdoors Restaurant. 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 reward the most successful fishing team with a TFO inshore spinning rod.
Meals: Please bring snacks and drinks to have on the boat. We will gather for lunch afterward at Palm Valley Outdoors Restaurant, located next to the boat ramp.
Rules:
1. Please be on time and plan to stay until around 1:00 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 when 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.
Event chairmen: Alec Gunn / 904-729-9999 / alecgunn98@gmail.com
Schedule:
5:30 am Early boat launch
6:00 am Participant check-in
6:10 am Welcome / Boat Assignments / Prayer
6:15 am Leave the dock
11:30 am Return to Boat Ramp
11:45 pm Devotion
12:00 pm Lunch at Palm Valley Outdoors Restaurant
1:00 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.
