Fishing the Bay

Where can our family rent a pontoon or small boat to fish on the bay? We used to rent at Elrod's and would like to find something similar.

I'd like to piggyback on this question and add where can a family of Otters rent a boat just for fun?

I think you might have to go to Destin or Panama City to rent a boat with a motor.

For fishing with the family I'd recommend hiring one of the local guides. More expensive but well worth it.

I think you might have to go to Destin or Panama City to rent a boat with a motor.

For fishing with the family I'd recommend hiring one of the local guides. More expensive but well worth it.

We used Jeff Morman out of PCB. He was great, I'll post some pics tonight.

Thanks. I will look for them.

Thanks. I will look for them.

I have Jeff's number if you are interested. PM me. He's great with the kids.

www.fishingwithbob.com

Great with kids and adults.

You can rent a pontoon boat at Baytowne at Sandestin. Fishing in the bay
is easy. Just buy cut squid and fish around the bayous or flats around Baytowne and you may catch some redfish or trout. I am willing to bet you money you will catch a flathead catfish or two. Fun for kids and adults to catch but please throw these fish back in. You do not want to keep or eat these fish!!!! Much cheaper than a fishing guide. Please check the weather before going on the bay. The water can get rough.

Hutch

You can rent a pontoon boat at Baytowne at Sandestin. Fishing in the bay
is easy. Just buy cut squid and fish around the bayous or flats around Baytowne and you may catch some redfish or trout. I am willing to bet you money you will catch a flathead catfish or two. Fun for kids and adults to catch but please throw these fish back in. You do not want to keep or eat these fish!!!! Much cheaper than a fishing guide. Please check the weather before going on the bay. The water can get rough.

Hutch

Remember, if you are fishing from a boat without a guide, who will provide a license for you, you are required to have a valid fishing license.

You can rent a pontoon boat at Baytowne at Sandestin. Fishing in the bay
is easy. Just buy cut squid and fish around the bayous or flats around Baytowne and you may catch some redfish or trout. I am willing to bet you money you will catch a flathead catfish or two. Fun for kids and adults to catch but please throw these fish back in. You do not want to keep or eat these fish!!!! Much cheaper than a fishing guide. Please check the weather before going on the bay. The water can get rough.

Hutch

Do they rent non toon type boats? Like this

Remember, if you are fishing from a boat without a guide, who will provide a license for you, you are required to have a valid fishing license.

Good point.

Get a license online here:
http://www.wildlifelicense.com/fl/

Here's a link to Baytowne Marina (Sandestin) Marina Cam - live streaming video of the dock, good quality: http://www.sandestin.com/sandestin_sub_2.asp?sub2_id=375

It looks like they have fishing charters, sailboat charters and rentals, pontoon boats.

Legendary Marine is at the mid-bay bridge: http://www.legendarymarine.com
If they don't have rentals, ask for a test drive.

Great information. I'm making notes. I am in Seagrove this week and will check on these locations. Planning a family get-together later this spring and this will be fun. Thanks for your suggestions. Any more--keep 'em coming.

You have to be a guest at SanDestin to rent their boats Found that out last weekend when some friends werer in town visiting- my boat just can't fish 7 folks. Try Destin or Panama City Beach. But if you want to fish, I second the advice to hire a guide.

Here's a link to Baytowne Marina (Sandestin) Marina Cam - live streaming video of the dock, good quality: http://www.sandestin.com/sandestin_sub_2.asp?sub2_id=375

It looks like they have fishing charters, sailboat charters and rentals, pontoon boats.

Legendary Marine is at the mid-bay bridge: http://www.legendarymarine.com
If they don't have rentals, ask for a test drive.

Wonder if they'll rent an otter one of these?

Wonder if they'll rent an otter one of these?

I think had a great suggestion of a test drive or two.

I think had a great suggestion of a test drive or two.

So, if I go over there and flash a couple a $20's they might let me test drive one of these

So, if I go over there and flash a couple a $20's they might let me test drive one of these

I doubt that flashing $20s will get you a test drive. They would know somethings up. Perhaps have a mercedes salesman drive you to the marina as a test drive. You sit in the back. Pay the driver/salesman a few twenties to wait for you while you "test" the boat.

I doubt that flashing $20s will get you a test drive. They would know somethings up. Perhaps have a mercedes salesman drive you to the marina as a test drive. You sit in the back. Pay the driver/salesman a few twenties to wait for you while you "test" the boat.

Hmmmmm... Now that idea has potential

I doubt that flashing $20s will get you a test drive. They would know somethings up. Perhaps have a mercedes salesman drive you to the marina as a test drive. You sit in the back. Pay the driver/salesman a few twenties to wait for you while you "test" the boat.

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Bob Sanders of FishingWithBob.com is a riot. He's a good old guy from the low country that has a lot of tales and keeps you entertained. He is also a professional and comnpetes in tournaments.

Don't forget about Gord!!

www.angryfishcharters.com