Saltwater Fishing Clinics 101

• The St. Johns County Parks Department will host Saltwater Fishing Clinics 101 on six Wednesdays in October and November 2021: October 6, 13, 20 and 27, and November 3 and 10. The clinics will cover different topics and will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Ave., in Vilano Beach.

  All the clinics are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Here's the list of dates in 2021, as well as topics and locations.

  Wed., Oct. 6	Fishing ID, rules and regulations	Usina Boat Ramp
  Wed., Oct. 13	Picking the Right Hole: How to Reel in the Big One	Usina Boat Ramp
  Wed., Oct. 20	Tackle Box Necessities	Usina Boat Ramp
  Wed., Oct. 27	Bait	Usina Boat Ramp
  Wed., Nov. 3	Nets and Traps	Usina Boat Ramp
  Wed., Nov. 10	Surf Fishing	Usina Boat Ramp

  Bring your own gear and learn while you fish. Call (904) 209-0335 or email here for more information.

  Participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License, which is free from the Fish and Wildlife Commission and can be obtained here.

  Admission: Free, but registration is required. Visit here to register.

  When: 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10, 2021.

  Where: The Usina Boat Ramp is located at 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Nease Beachfront Park is located at 3171 Coastal Highway, Vilano Beach, FL 32084.