Cold, windy conditions bring challenges for anglers
Frequent cold fronts rolling across Florida and consistently windy conditions create some challenges for anglers around Anna Maria Island. Patience […]
The right winter fishing conditions result in righteous bounty
When winter conditions are right around Anna Maria Island, the fishing follows suit. With cool breezes and calm seas inshore […]
Winter weather brings a variety of species to local fishers
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up nicely for the winter season. Most of the inshore species we target […]
Cooler weather requires changing tactics for fishing success
As Anna Maria Island receives its first taste of winter, fishers in-the-know are changing tactics to achieve success on the […]
Anna Maria Island mourns loss of local fisherman, surfer
The fishing community of Anna Maria Island was rocked by the death Nov. 19 of our dear friend, Michael “Sol […]
Winds hold fishers nearshore in Gulf, bays for best catch
Settling into fall fishing around Anna Maria Island means you’ll be getting used to fishing in the wind. Well, at […]
TS Eta dampens fishing a few days, then the bite takes off
Before we start fishing, I hope everyone fared well during the tropical development we experienced Nov. 11-12. Now that all […]
Fish offshore with calm winds, inshore when it whips up
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent for inshore fishers. As for the offshore anglers, strong winds make it challenging […]
No tricks, only treats for anglers inshore, offshore
The autumn bite around Anna Maria Island is really starting to settle in. Fishing along the beaches for migratory fish […]
Migratory fish — macks, jacks, kings — invade nearshore water
Fall fishing in the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico — within a mile of the beach — is […]