St. James City, FL – 1-Day Saltwater Fishing Event

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV

Purpose:

To be obedient to what the Lord is calling us to do: Step out in faith and share His Word and Love to the community of Jacksonville, Florida.  To call men to pursue truth and wisdom.

Date:  Saturday, July 11, 2026

Guest Speaker:   TBD

Registration: Ticket Cost: Youth/Adult Participants – $20.00 / Volunteer Boat Owners – $10.00 

*Space is limited, so please register now.

Age Limitations/Restrictions: All participants under the age of 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.  Limit 1 youth participant per parent/guardian.

Location:

Monroe Canal Marina Boat, 3105 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, FL 33956

Activities:

Everyone is invited to join us for a half-day of fishing the coastal waters of Pine Island, FL.  We will meet at the Monroe Canal Marina boat ramp the morning of July 11th. The local bait shop is called D&D Matlacha Bait and Tackle, which is on the right-hand side of the road as you drive toward Pine Island (they open at 6:00 AM so be there early so you’re not late to our am meetup!). We will launch boats to get on the water by 6:30 AM. Sunrise is at 6:41 AM and the high tide will be at 10:45 AM. We plan to meet back at the ramp at 12:30 PM. 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 Phuzzy’s Boat Shack which is right next to the boat ramp.

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 be willing to be helpful with fuel expenses and ice.  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 some Blast & Cast towels.

Meals:

Please bring snacks and drinks to have on the boat. We will gather for lunch afterward at Phuzzy’s Boat Shack, located next to the boat ramp.

Rules:

1. Please be on time and plan to stay until around 2:30 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 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 snook 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 target redfish, speckled trout, and snook.  High tide is at 10:45 AM.  This time of year, you can expect to find redfish in schools in the creeks and flounder in the creek mouths.  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: Aaron Hollis /  (239) 266-5496  /  aaronkeithhollis94@icloud.com

Schedule:

  6:30 am         Participant check-in / Welcome 

  6:45 am         Boat Assignments / Prayer

  7:00 am         Leave the dock

12:30 pm         Return to Boat Ramp

  1:00 pm         Devotion

  1:15 pm         Lunch at Phuzzy’s Boat Shack

  2:30 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.