
2012-10-31 8:10 AM
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Sandy brings blustery conditions - Wind, wind and more wind this past week courtesy of hurricane Sandy. Blustery conditions to say the least.
Monday thru Thursday the wind came more out of the northeast. When the wind comes from the east off Anna Maria I can fish the lee of the is more...
Capt. Rick Gross - Anna Maria |

2012-10-29 9:18 AM
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October 29, 2012 - Fishing Update - Anna Maria Fishing Charters - Fishing Report Oct. 29, 2012 - There are a lot of kingfish that migrated into our area. They were following large bait schools a few miles outside all the areas passes. Chumming or slow trolling big sardines were product more...
Capt. Tom Chaya - Anna Maria |

2012-10-29 8:29 AM
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Fall Fishing - Hello everyone,
The redfish bite has been strong despite
the cooler temps and stronger north winds. Big Spanish Mackeral have been hitting hard and have been in the 3 to 4 pound class, a real good fight on light tackle. Along the way we have also more...
Capt. Brady Nelson - Anna Maria |

2012-10-08 8:23 AM
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Fishing Update - Oct. 8, 2012 - The nearshore waters are loaded with big spanish mackerel. The macks are following large bait schools over most hard bottom from 30 feet on out. The King mackerel run has not developed yet. I think we need a drop in water temperature to push the big more...
Capt. Tom Chaya - Anna Maria |

2012-10-04 7:46 AM
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October trick or treat fishing - People ask me all the time what time of year is the best for fishing? Without a doubt April and October are the two best months of the year. October is my favorite just because the fishing pressure is less than Aprils spring madness. Both months are more...
Capt. Rick Gross - Anna Maria |

2012-09-20 10:16 PM
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Redfish are on the move - Red fish are on the move. Schools of reds have now invaded the bay. We've been doing well with 20 to 25 slot sized reds and a few over slot not uncommon right now. On the same trips we've been catching trout , flounder, snook, lady fish, jacks, shar more...
Capt. Brady Nelson - Anna Maria |

2012-09-20 7:42 AM
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Fall Fishing almost here - Fall starts this Saturday on the calendar but the mornings have felt like fall for a couple of weeks now. A push of dry air is coming from the nations midsection this weekend. This should really start to shake things up on the water as temps start to more...
Capt. Rick Gross - Anna Maria |

2012-09-17 1:31 PM
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Redfish - Sharks - Mackerel !! - Spanish mackerel and kingfish made a good showing . Plenty of schools in 30 -40 feet were crashing on bait schools. The macks were big mostly in the 4 - 5 pound range and the kings were schoolers. I expect this action to continue right through Decemb more...
Capt. Tom Chaya - Anna Maria |

2012-09-08 9:09 AM
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Gator Hunting, and the rest of the Sweet water adventure. - While redfish and trout are still being caught in good numbers here in the bay, I and a few clients have slipped off to the center of the state to do a little alligator hunting, with great success. After a little cruising around the lake my first gat more...
Capt. Brady Nelson - Anna Maria |

2012-09-06 8:10 AM
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Anna Maria Fishing Charters - Sept. 2, 2012 Fishing - The shallow grass is holding numerous schools of redfish. We had the best action around Joe's Island and Port Manatee. Live shiners were the best bait and gold spoons were the artificial choice. A good scattering of nice snook in the 30 inch range we more...
Capt. Tom Chaya - Anna Maria |