By Pam Anderson
The fall Amberjack season has changed from August only to September and October!
Get your gear ready and reservations made for some exciting Gulf fishing! Amberjack ‘keepers’ are 34” long so you need to have some serious muscle to bring in these beauties. Such fun! Charter boats and guide boats all along Grand Lagoon are gearing up for a great time! All that’s missing is you! Capt. Anderson’s Marina has 40 charter and guide boats available, and Treasure Island has quite a few too. Be sure to reserve early!
The PCB Fishing Rodeo is back October 5 through October 13. Make plans now to participate in this community-wide event that is organized this year by the Panama City Boatman’s Association. There will be over 60 categories of fish as well as kid’s and ladies’ divisions. There will be daily prizes in addition to overall tournament winners’ prizes. The kid’s fishing clinic will be October 5 with a bounce house and more fun for all both weekends. Sign up soon!
Capt. Anderson Marina’s Event Center will host the opening Captains’ Party on Oct. 4 and the Closing Ceremonies on Oct. 13 (and, of course, there will be fireworks).
For up-to-date information and entry categories go to www.pcbfishingrodeo.com/entry.
The Event Center dates are being filled quickly for this fall and winter’s weddings and holiday events. If you haven’t had a chance, be sure to check out the online video of this beautiful waterfront venue at https://captainandersonseventcenter.com. Personal showings are available by appointment; just call (850) 234-3435 and request a private tour with Suzie or Chelsea.
Fisherman Walk’s Sugar Shack with Hershey’s Ice Cream, Kid’s Play area, The Ship Store with great nautical gifts and trinkets as well as an array of fishing shirts and hats are open daily.
Capt. Max’s Bar and Grill is open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. with breakfast, sandwiches, snacks and specials. With our Jamaican ladies, Ana and Kelsay in the kitchen, you can believe the food is fresh and tasty!
Football – College and NFL – will be the fall entertainment at the Upper Deck Bar giving you an amazing view of Grand Lagoon while you sip your favorite beverage or have food served from the grill and watch the boats come in with their catches. College football games through the DirecTV Package and NFL Sunday Ticket will be available for viewing throughout the fall and winter games!
Capt. Max’s Grill also offers ‘Hook ‘n Cook’ if you want to bring your own fish.
When planning your fishing trip, remember Capt. Anderson’s Marina… home of 3 large Head-boats, 30 private Charter Boats, 10 Guide Boats and 4 Dive Boats… and Shell Island/Dolphin Cruises.
The Event Center, our stores, Capt. Max’s and the Upper Deck Bar, charter and guide boats are open all throughout the winter.
Capt. Anderson’s Marina…Where the fish are always biting, and the kids are always smiling. www.CaptAndersonsMarina.com.