12 Sep Father/Son Deep Sea Fishing

On November 11, the boys of Idlewild are taking a deep sea fishing charter out of Clearwater Beach. Grab your sons, dads, grandfathers, uncles, and friends and come hang with us on the water! We’ll meet you at the marina!

FOR: Dads (uncles, grandfathers, + “fill-in” dads), Students, and Children (Grades 2 – 12)

DATE: November 11, 2023

COST:  EARLYBIRD PRICE (September 1 – September 30) $35 per person

     REGULAR PRICE (October 1 – November 10) $40 per person

TIME (2 options available):

• • Morning: 8am – 12:00pm
  • Afternoon: 1pm – 5pm

When you register, make sure you select your preferred time. **There are limited spots for each charter time slot, so make sure you sign up now!

WHEN TO ARRIVE: Please plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure. For 8am departure, please be at the marina no later than 7:30am, and for a 1pm departure, please be at the marina no later than 12:30pm. Please make sure you anticipate time to find a parking spot. The boat will leave right at 8am, and unfortunately, if you’re not on it, you’ll be left behind.

PARKING: If possible, we recommend carpooling to the marina. Parking at Clearwater Beach is always a bit crazy. Parking costs $1 per hour ($5 should cover it). Parking is limited right next to the marina. 

WHERE TO MEET: 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL | Beach Slip 51 | Look for Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is provided in the cost:

The cost covers 4 hours of fishing, rods, reels, bait and tackle. (Normally a $60 per person value)

No fishing license required

What should I bring:

We recommend that you bring extra money for parking ($5 should cover it), clothes you can get dirty in, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and Bonine / Dramamine (if you are prone to sea-sickness.) **If you need to take something for sea sickness, we recommend that you take it the night before. Most sea-sick prevention medications will make you sleepy, and we want you to be wide awake to reel in those BIG fish.

Do I need any extra money?

We recommend that you bring extra money for:

• Parking (Cost is $1 per hour – so $5 should cover it)
• Food, snacks, and drinks on board (click here for menu and prices)
• Cleaning / filleting of fish upon return

If my dad isn’t able to come, can I still go?

We know that not all dads will be able to come, and we also know that not everyone has a father or father figure to invite. Uncles, grandfathers, guardians, and “fill-in” dads are all welcome. If your dad isn’t available to come, and you want to join a friend and their father, please feel free to ride with them to the marina.

If you need a “Fill-in” dad for the day, please contact Pastor Patrick Newbill at pnewbill@idlewild.org, and we’ll make sure you have one!

**A little note: Drop off + pick up is at the Marina. Transportation is not provided by the church.

Is there a galley on board to purchase food and drinks?

Yes! You can purchase food, snacks, and drinks on board! Click HERE for the full menu and prices.

Can / should we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes – You are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks on board!

What do you recommend to prevent sea-sickness?

We personally recommend Bonine, or Dramamine. We will be at least 10 miles off shore, and we won’t be able to turn the boat around for anyone that gets sick, so make sure you’re all good to go!

**If you need to take something for sea sickness, we recommend that you take it the night before. Most sea-sick prevention medications will make you sleepy, and we want you to be wide awake to reel in those BIG fish.

Do we get to keep the fish we catch?

Yes! When you arrive, you will be given a unique number that will correspond to the fish that you catch. When you catch a fish, the deck hands will come de-hook it. Tell the deck hand your number, and they will put your fish on your number. When you leave, you will be given all of your fish.

**You can have your fish cleaned/ filleted on site for an additional cost.