Fishing between cold fronts results in winter bounty Once again fishing the calm weather before the cold front is proving to supply some excellent fishing experiences for the fishers of Anna Maria Island. Venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico seems to be the ticket for the most consistent action. Bottom fishing around ledges, reefs, […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports from Captain Danny Stasny.
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Dec
Dec
A string of windy days puts damper on fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be challenging when dealing with numerous windy days back to back. Finding sheltered areas on these days is usually a good bet if you’re trying to bend a rod. Look for areas such as canals where numerous […]
13
Dec
Dec
Fishing action hot prior to cold front Fishing prior to the cold fronts is producing excellent action for Anna Maria Island anglers. Fishing the flats is proving to be good for redfish, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook. Inshore fishing around docks and shallow water structure is also providing action on sheepshead, snapper and gag […]
06
Dec
Dec
Pleasant weather provides promising fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island is as pleasant as the weather. With a light easterly breezes and calm seas both inshore and offshore adventures are promising. Fishing inshore around the bays and Manatee River is providing good action on spotted seatrout and snook. Redfish are being caught — […]
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Nov
Nov
Various weather conditions result in varied catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be nothing short of “all over the charts.” Fishing warm, mild days prior to cold fronts is proving to be on the exceptional side, while fishing during and shortly after the fronts is yielding mediocre catches and discouraged anglers. […]
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Nov
Nov
Northeast winds won’t affect fishing, but choose the right spot The constant northeast winds blowing at 10-20 mph are excellent for someone who wants to fly a kite. Unfortunately, this is an article about fishing, not kite flying. But don’t be discouraged. Luckily, the winds are out of the northeast, which usually means most […]
15
Nov
Nov
Mild temps and calm waters result in hot fishing action Fall fishing around Anna Maria Island is getting better and better as we experience these mild temperatures and calm waters. As a result of the two cold fronts we’ve recently experienced, the waters have cooled down just enough to trigger fish to start feeding in […]
31
Oct
Oct
Night time tarpon fishing at Rocky Bluff We talked for a while longer and the conversation drifted until finally Luther had to go. I stayed alone and finish cleaning the boat and thinking about those tarpon. It was dinner time and I found myself at Danny’s Pizzeria in Beachway Plaza waiting on a couple of […]
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Oct
Oct
Fast-action species keep Anna Maria Island anglers busy Fall fishing around Anna Maria Island is host to some fast-action species that are sure to keep local and visiting anglers occupied. While patrolling the beaches, I’m seeing schools of Spanish mackerel as close as 100 yards from the shore to about a mile of the […]
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Oct
Oct
Fall fishing pattern starts up, seasonal species arrive Fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding into its fall pattern with the arrival of seasonal species. Kingfish are making a showing along the beaches of Anna Maria as well as the artificial reefs. Slow trolling large shiners or threadfin herring on a light wire rig is […]