I love introducing people to fishing. Whether it’s a young kid who’s never been on the water before or a grandmother in search of an exciting new hobby, there’s something magical about taking people to the fish, showing them how to bait a hook and cast a line, and watching them fall in love with fishing.
But when it comes to experienced anglers—whether they’re from the other side of the world or from right here in Bradenton—I really get to put my skills and experience to the test. And fishing trips on Anna Maria Island are just the place to do that.
The Two Keys to a Great Fishing Charter: Experience and Variety
Experienced Charter Boat Captain
There’s just no substitute for experience when it comes to a fishing charter boat captain. You need to know the waters you’re fishing in, and you need to know the fish you’re fishing for. And both the fish and the waters can vary greatly depending on time of year and time of day, the weather, the bait, and all kinds of other variables.
That’s why you need to have spent a lot of time on local waters to be good enough to captain a fishing boat charter. In my case, I’ve spent a lifetime fishing all around AMI.
AMI Endless Variety for Fishermen
AMI draws anglers from everywhere to experience our incredibly varied waters filled with all kinds of great fish.
Just around this one island, we can do everything from freshwater/estuary trips up local rivers to shallow saltwater flats to sandy beach fishing to fast-flowing passes to deep sea fishing adventures.
Not only is this variety appealing in and of itself, but it means that we’ve got something for everyone, no matter what kind of fishing you specialize in and what kinds of waters you prefer.
And better yet, an experienced local captain who knows these waters well will be able to take you right to where you want to go. Because when you’re experienced in AMI fishing, you’re experienced in just about everything.
Other Factors of the Best AMI Fishing Charter for Experienced Anglers
Of course, just offering a great AMI boat trip and the right bait and tackle are only half the battle. When it comes to serving experienced anglers, there are a lot of intangibles to turn a great AMI fishing charter into the best AMI fishing charter. Some of those intangibles include personality, adaptability, dedication, flexibility, confidence, and knowledge.
Some captains just want to show off what they know—and that’s great for newbies.
But experienced anglers know that camaraderie can make or break a fishing trip. And for experienced anglers, that’s not a know-it-all; it’s a partner. It’s someone you can match wits with, ask advice from and even give advice to. You swap strengths and stories and skills and everybody on the boat gets better. That’s why I love booking experienced anglers on my boat. With AMI Excursions, we all have the best time.
