Full moon prompts return of silver king, mangrove snapper
As we have just passed the full moon June 21, anglers are anticipating a last hurrah for tarpon season and […]
Fish early morning, evening for best hookup, weather chances
With fast-moving scattered thunderstorms moving over Anna Maria Island from the Gulf of Mexico, anglers this week can find themselves […]
Rainy days, rods and reels, and time with dads
It was a cloudy morning in November 1985 — I was 10 — and I sat in the living room […]
New moon, aggressive tides to heat up AMI fishing action
After a week or so of mediocre tides due to the half moon, Anna Maria Island anglers are looking forward […]
Plenty to target while awaiting swarms of tarpon
Many Anna Maria Island fishers are wondering when the migration of tarpon will settle in along our beaches and in […]
Lyngbya invades local waters, impacting water, air quality
Anna Maria Island anglers fishing the inland waters of Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay are plagued by floating mats […]
Plenty to target while waiting for full swing on tarpon season
As Anna Maria Island anglers anticipate tarpon season, they’re finding themselves with some idle time on their hands. The mass […]
Fishers suffer from onset of tarpon fever in May
As we settle into the second week of May, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers have one thing on […]
Cooler weather extends springtime bite, tarpon staging
Anna Maria Island anglers have been anxiously awaiting May as cooler than normal temperatures extended a springtime bite. Fishing nearshore […]
Calm conditions allow anglers to migrate, hookup in Gulf
With winds subsiding, Anna Maria Island anglers are venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to take advantage of the catch […]