Hello and welcome to my guide to fishing in the sunshine state of Florida. Whether you fish in shallow water or deep, use flies, spinners or live bait, I will show you the way. Keep up to date with the latest big catches, the killer methods, what's in season and where to go in our fabulous state. I'll be concentrating on Anna Maria island but will do my best to cover the whole of Florida and all the wonders it has to offer.
If you're a beginner I'll also be running through some of the fishing terms which might be confusing you and present a guide to all the fish you can hope to catch in our waters.
First up, let me tell you about a great place to fish: Bradenton Beach City Pier. Recently re-opened following a $2million renovation after it suffered structural damage during the 2004 hurricane. September 21, 2007 saw the 'new' pier officially back, with a new restaurant, bathhouse and rest rooms, bait and tackle shop, Harbormaster's Office and a 300ft day dock.
When the original wooden bridge to Anna Maria Island was replaced with a draw bridge, the island side of the bridge was kept as a fishing pier. Now you can enjoy it too.
And while you're there why not enjoy some food from Rotten Ralphs, open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mmmm, that's made me feel hungry, I'm off for some eats...

Tight lines!