Summertime fishing is in full swing on Anna Maria Island. The mornings are calm and hot which makes for some pop-up thunderstorm activity in the afternoon. And while it is important to keep your eye on the sky, don't forget what's going on in the water: sharks, goliath...

The fishing around Anna Maria Island is pretty great year round, but learning the ropes yourself can be a little daunting when first starting out. I get quite a few inquiries about how to catch 'x' species so I've decided to compile a list below of various species and...