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Fishing Report January 24, 2016

  Winter weather requires changes in locations and tactics to find the fish   Although I hate to admit it, winter is finally here. And with the cold comes some changes in techniques and methods for those of us who fish the local waters. Dock fishing is starting to become an attraction. Redfish, black drum, […]

Fishing Report January 24, 2016

  Winter weather requires changes in locations and tactics to find the fish   Although I hate to admit it, winter is finally here. And with the cold comes some changes in techniques and methods for those of us who fish the local waters. Dock fishing is starting to become an attraction. Redfish, black drum, […]

Fishing Report January 17, 2016

  Sitting on the dock of the bay   Well, you may not be sitting on the dock, but I’ll bet you’ll be fishing it. And probably a lot of them too. Dock fishing, especially in the winter months can be a productive way to make a tough morning’s fishing somewhat productive. More than not, […]

Fishing Report January 10, 2016

  Changing weather patterns results in change in fishing tactics —Is it summertime yet?   If you haven’t noticed, winter is finally upon us. Cold northeasterly winds and falling water temps are going to cause us to adapt to the conditions, which will change the way we’re fishing and even the species we’re targeting. Shiners […]

Fishing Report January 3, 2016

  December and 2015 ended with tight lines and great weather With temperatures in the mid 80s for the last week of December, both local and visiting fishers found themselves flocking to Anna Maria Island to celebrate the mild temperatures and excellent fishing conditions. Whether fishing the flats for snook, trout and redfish or venturing […]

Fishing Report December 27, 2015

  Find your way out of the wind to find the fish Despite having a string of windy days, fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent if you know what to look for. Finding clean or semi-clear water is a good place to start. Typically, when we have strong winds they stir up the water […]

Fishing Report December 20, 2015

  As Red Tide diminishes – fishing improves With concentrations of red tide diminishing in our waters, fishing is improving — especially along the Gulf beaches and out to the nearshore reefs. White bait, although starting to thin out, is still available to be caught in a number of areas both on the flats and […]

Fishing Report December 13, 2015

  Avoid areas with red tide to find the fish   With red tide still being reported throughout our region, opportunity for the local fishing may seem bleak. Don’t be discouraged. Finding fish that will bite may be more challenging, but there are fish to be caught. On my charters, I’m migrating to the Gulf […]

Fishing Report December 6, 2015

  Red Tide go away — please, don’t come back   Although patches of the dreaded red tide are still present throughout our areas, fishing still remains consistent. The key to finding a bite is in the water quality. Areas where clear, clean red-tide free water exists is a great place to start your search. […]

Fishing Report November 29, 2015

  Thanksgiving leftovers are gone — time to fill the fridge with fillets   Now that all of the leftover turkey is finally gone, maybe there’s space in the fridge for some fish fillets. And, while we’ve seen a drop in water temps and some gusty winds, we should still be able to catch some […]