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Fishing Report April 10, 2016

  Inconsistent weather is the only constant while fishing local waters Inconsistent weather is resulting in a sporadic bite in the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island this week. Within four days of fishing I have seen the wind blow in four different directions. Adaptability, knowledge of the local waters and persistence are all playing a […]

Fishing Report March 27, 2016

  No (spring) break for hot fishing action Spring fishing around Anna Maria Island remains outstanding for both inshore and nearshore fishers. Although a late cold front slowed the fish down for a few days, water temps are back in the rise and so is the bite. Snook from 14-40 inches are being spotted in […]

Fishing Report March 20, 2016

  Warmer Water Temps heats up local fishing action Water temps are on the rise, which is a welcome sight to local fisher and tourists alike. And with these rising water temps came a whole new batch of species and techniques. The most prominent backwater species making a showing is snook. It’s time to start […]

Fishing Report March 13, 2016

  Windy days producing varied catch Despite numerous windy days fishing around Anna Maria Island is producing a variety of catches. Those fishing from the local piers are cashing in on the abundance of sheepshead. Live shrimp, fiddler crabs or sand fleas as bait are allowing even the most novice anglers to bend a rod. […]

Fishing Report March 6, 2016

  Big fish come in small packages If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture of my 5-year old daughter, Isabel, is worth a million to me. Don’t worry, I’m not going to write a million words, but I am going to do a little bragging — what proud father wouldn’t? Heck, […]

Fishing Report February 28, 2016

  Unfavorable weather creates rough fishing conditions   Windy conditions and numerous cold fronts are causing fishing around Anna Maria Island to be hit or miss. On the calm days in between fronts, fishing offshore around the artificial reefs is proving to be quite productive. Fishing in Tampa Bay and the rock piles and reefs […]

Fishing Report February 21, 2016

  Sheepshead fishing remains the targeted species in local waters   Sheepshead fishing around Anna Maria Island is on the verge of becoming unhinged. Increasing herds of sheepies are invading our local waters especially around the residential docks, canals and the local fishing piers on the north end of the island. The rock piles, reefs […]

Fishing Report February 14, 2016

  Think outside the box for fishing success   With numerous cold fronts and strong winds from what seems like every direction, finding a window of opportunity to get out on the water seems futile. With choppy seas consistently making boating a challenge, getting the motivation to venture out can be like pulling teeth. Well, […]

Fishing Report February 7, 2016

  No Mas El Nino Por Favor   Thanks the El Nino, our weather is consistently inconsistent, however the fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding true for February — as long as you can make it out on the water. Typically this time of year is known for its abundance of sheepshead. And despite […]

Fishing Report January 31, 2016

  Falling water temps results in new targeted species Numerous cold fronts and falling water temperatures have ushered in a new species for both residents and visiting anglers to target. That’s right — it’s sheepshead time once again. Herds of these vertically striped back and white fish are congregating in preparation for their spawn. Hot […]