Red tide inshore renders inconsistent bite, offshore flourishes
Anglers around Anna Maria Island are seeing good days and bad days. With blooms of red tide erupting in waters […]
Red tide skirts AMI, fishing remains challenging but productive
Although red tide lingers in Tampa Bay to the north and Sarasota Bay to the south, the waters in the […]
Red tide looms north and south, clean water a must to fish
Fishing the waters around Anna Maria Island has turned from great to sporadic. Since just last week, when anglers enjoyed […]
Elsa passes gently in Gulf, time to target mangrove snapper
Now that Anna Maria Island has dodged another bullet — this one being Tropical Storm Elsa — it’s time to […]
Smart anglers keep one eye on local radar, avoid pop-up storms
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains steady, although dodging frequent thunderstorms is putting fishing trips into toss-ups. Mornings are frequently […]
Timing, clean water, expertise and a little luck result in success
As water temperatures climb into the mid- to upper-80s, fishing inshore around Anna Maria Island can be challenging. Finding success […]
Summer officially begins, sparking action inshore, offshore
The temps and the fishing are heating up. Among the sketchy patches of red tide and Lyngbya in the waters […]
Look for clean, clear water to achieve fishing success
Fishing remains good for Anna Maria Island anglers — provided they can find clean water. High levels of Lyngbya — […]
Tarpon frenzy begins, silver king fever returns for AMI anglers
It is happening again. The fever is settling in. Sleepless nights, long hot days spent on the boat patrolling the […]
Mix full moon, stellar tides, light winds — you get fishing success
What we have is the perfect recipe for fishing success. As we approached the May 26 full moon, fishing around […]