I wasn't impressed with the pier fishing in the area but I did like going on Captain Anderson Charters out of Panama Beach, inexpensive and I caught a bunch of fish.
I feel for ya Mike, I went through the same thing with my mom a few years back. Your a good son that has always taken the time to spend with your pop, continue to do so.
Thoughts and prayers to your dad and your entire family
Hear about this way to often. It amazes me that they spend this much money and resources to target such a select few.
We were on Rice Lake last month and for the first time in years my boat wasn't checked, although I did see the law on the water numerous times throughout the week.
I have some friends that are currently on a remote lake north of Armstrong as I type this and can just about guarantee if two plain clothes fish cops jump out of the bush on them someone won't be returning.
Wayne is correct. I saw this on the Sunday Morning Show, and one of the reporters from the show did a piece on this deal.
I don't know about the money part (kinda of steep in my book) but I would do it.
They even make you take a breathalyzer test and sign a waiver before they'll let you to the top