Surf Fishing with Lures Anna Maria Island, Florida - Episode 11

5 days after hurricane Michael ran up the gulf coast, I set out to fish the calm after the storm in Anna Maria Island, FL. The coast was packed with life and the water was fairly translucent most days. The red tide has moved out and fishing is great!
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[@KevoShreds]

Bradenton Native here. Just started fishing. This video has helped me get an idea on what to get for when i go out to anna maria :) awesome video!

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks man! I never imagined this would be my most viewed video. Lol 🤷🏼‍♂️🏖

[@0101018888]

You had fun and thats all that matters and I had fun watching you. Thanks for posting .

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks for the positive vibes!

[@johnrunion7258]

In my beach fishing experiences,there's usually two or three successive troughs.Each one is wider and deeper than the previous.I usually wade thru the first one to the next shallow sandbar and fish he second,deeper trough.The bigger fish tend to be more numerous and less wary there.Sometimes you have to wade chest deep water to stand below waist deep on the next bar.It is great fun to catch those many smaller ones tho.I've fished a few Florida beaches this way when I lived there.De Soto,Clearwater,Pensicola,and Mayport.

[@jasonslone4150]

Great job !!! Glad you came to AMI.

[@diegofianza3525]

Spoons are the bane of every hungry fish...I totally agree.

[@FishGum]

Dude I feel like I'm watching an HD Produced Movie! Awesome Camera Work!!!! FOR REAL!!! I am a new fan of your channel! We KZbin Fishermen got to stick together! Just Subbed!

[@sundazedkp]

Glad you enjoy!!

[@jordangrabski2528]

The island always produces🤙🏽

[@CaptainsDen]

Those lady fish are snook candy. I would live rig one and let it soak while you’re casting

[@sundazedkp]

Coming in November 😎 will be filming out there for about 4-5 days.

[@mattbugg4568]

The gold and orange with spots mirror lure is a good one. And clark spoon mackeral rigs. Also try stuff with chart over purple. And anything that resembles a glass minnow up to 9"s.

[@RobL1223]

First video I’ve watched from The Ocean Dude and I subbed because I liked the content of course but mainly it was “new videos when I feel like it” haha In the age of viewers absolutely controlling vloggers lives, I appreciate how you do you

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks man! 👍🏼🐟

[@charlestorruella8591]

Ya they become a slave because the are getting paid so they don't want there money train to leave the station but when you try to make to many videos it becomes stale you end up finding things to make videos about so I agree when you want to means it won't get to stale thankyou for your videos and bringing us along

[@BeachBumminDad]

Hey Ocean Dude, the trough is where my bait sits, and sits, and sits. Still learning though. Just subbed. 🌴😎

[@sundazedkp]

Instead of waiting for the fish, go after the fish. ;)

[@Chris-eb8kn]

Damn bro put on a bigger spoon lol

[@donpanicitsorganic9894]

awesome video explained very well.

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks Don!

[@SoloPescaUSA]

good video buddy this fluke color is for freshwater get a white color w and black w and chartreuse on the boca reel put more braid you will get more distance ps DOA lures are best fir saltwater good luck

[@ardalanhaddad209]

Far out ... those lady fish won’t give up... thanks for sharing the good fishing trip with us. Unlucky you couldn’t hook a bigger fish. That is exactly why we go back to hook on the worthy trophy fish. Ain’t that true! :) ... good luck with your future Fishing expeditions... SUBSCRIBED 👍

[@sundazedkp]

I’m back, stay tuned for part 2! Thanks for the support!

[@mattobermiller7920]

If you tip that Johnson silver minnow with a twister tail it can be deadly! That’s an excellent Northern Pike lure, so I would have to imagine it being great down there as well!

[@sundazedkp]

I’ve heard that. Great tip!

[@seashurjewelry]

Awesome!

[@griffinmarvinfishing]

Hey I'm going to anna Maria island soon and I was just wondering if these baits will work all around the island?

[@FastEddy1959]

That spoon (Johnson Minnow) is notorious for coming with a dull hook. You might try sharpening it before the initial use, to increase your hook-up ratio. Also, snip off the weed-guard unless it is absolutely necessary.

[@sundazedkp]

Agree. I always sharpen the hooks now.

[@kcchief2145]

Great video man. I was at AMI a few years back and caught several Snook and small Jack on red jighead with a white curlytail grub basically the same way in the first trough.

[@sundazedkp]

Hell yah! Jacks are my favorite.

[@charlestorruella8591]

Jack's seem to fight like there twice as big I live in palmetto and Bradenton has some good fishing spots but if you want to catch big fish let me know I will take you to a few places around here that will blow your mind wile the tide is a it's lowest point you can Wade out a bit and as it comes in and gets deeper the fish get bigger I have caught snook by the dozen tarpen like there's no tomorrow and Jack comeing out of my ass it gets to where I don't want to go anymore cause I don't want to clean them so I release but the it's like way go after that you know

[@jesusvillanueva4968]

@@charlestorruella8591 I'm n Bradenton for a week would you mind pointing me in the right direction for some snooks

[@sundazedkp]

Nice buddy. Let’s go!

[@charlestorruella8591]

@@jesusvillanueva4968 palmetto point go to the boat ramp and go all the way around on the skyway side there are mangrove swamps you have to wade a bit but they are out there and the tara cia bridge on your way to 275 isn't bad iether unless you have a boat that opens it up a bit and there are places I won't tell anyone about

[@nicholasmcconnaughey8457]

Loved this video man appreciate the editing too!

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks for the support!

[@indigofox72]

Great upload got another sub 🥰 hello 👋 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks for the support!

[@mssagebydavelmt]

great video I just bought the gold spoons you used on Amazon I can't wait to try them out

[@Fishjamlaugh]

Hello from the Florida panhandle. Just found your channel. Nice vid! Just subbed, keep it up. 🎣🎸😆-Greg

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks Greg! I’m glad you enjoy!

[@ind3n]

What retrieve are you doing on the twitchbait? I've been fishing with the twitchbait but I never get any bites.

[@sundazedkp]

I do a few. I like twitch twitch pause, repeat. But 90% of the time in just twitching it really fast all the way in.

[@CutiePie-bm5im]

Do you think those lures will still work in ami?

[@sundazedkp]

Always

[@farmerjohn2262]

I live in nearby Bradenton and fish Anna Maria a lot. There are monster fish around there, you just gotta know where they are. For example, at the Anna Maria City Pier, I see the tourists casting out as far as they can when the giants are right under their feet! Below that pier are some of the biggest snook I've ever seen. You need some really heavy-duty tackle to get those big girls out of the pilings. 👍

[@sundazedkp]

Yes, when fishing pilings try and get that fish turned quick! Zing zing!

[@juliansemenuk2727]

If you take the weed gaurd off of the spoon when surf fishing it will help your hookup ratio.

[@SuperBaconFishing]

how would you rig up a rod that is 10'-12'? for a long distance cast would it be OK to use a weight to get it out there? Carolina rig style? or would that make the lure sink? I would appreciate any help, thanks!

[@sundazedkp]

Kevin Palencia .tenacore you don’t need a long cast. The fish are in the trough 5 feet in front of you. That rod is way too big. You just need a 7-8 ft medium light rod.

[@SuperBaconFishing]

thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@Peeler86]

X-Raps kill it out there on the point, just a heads up.

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks! I’ll be fishing out there in November, if you are around let’s link up and fish!

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

Where on the island are you? I'll be there the first week of May. And you are right about red tide. I was in Naples that summer(July '18) and it was bad.

[@sundazedkp]

It’s important not to know where I am, but the fact that these fish can be caught anywhere on the surf depending on water temp and weather. People get too caught up trying to fish the exact spots, when In Reality I’m just walking the beach... I’m not fishing any specific location, it’s always different where you may catch them. Patience is key. Hope that helps! 🐟 good luck.

[@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11]

Agree. It's just that I've never been there and will be all over the island anyway. But only for one eveening. I just wanted the best chance. But I'm starting and maybe ending on the point.

[@sundazedkp]

apollo13jim that’s what I like to do. Walk and cast, look for snook sitting off the beach. They should be starting to move onto the beaches as the water warms. 🐟 persistence and patience are your friend.

[@patrickmcmullen1190]

Ok, which is it....the troughs are behind the wave or in front? Another youtuber says it was behind? Seems like more sense.

[@sundazedkp]

Wherever it drops down, that’s the trough. Just start walking out and when it steps down you are in the trough. Waves move, so not sure how to answer that

[@patrickmcmullen1190]

@@sundazedkp Ok, thanks. I was sure if it was the crashing caused right after the trough. So it IS, the downward crash that IS the cause of the trough. Thanks

[@RT42069]

The waves that crash further out indicate a sandbar. Between the breakers on the beach and the sandbar, is the trough.

[@andrewscardina7077]

Spoons are the shit I’m from Massachusetts and it’s bomb up here

[@anthonyluna8961]

Whats up bro good luck with your channel

[@tomalipa551]

This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "surf fishing long beach" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@charlestorruella8591]

About 15 years ago a no name storm came though here and tore up alot is stuff we couldn't get to our job site because it was flooded so we went fishing instead the water was hight of course and it was ripping I threw a cast net to get some bait right off a wall under a bridge and the net had 3 snook keepers and a shitload of bait the only time we used the net we didn't have to after that we threw the snook back and got our limit with a limit of red fish as well 3 per person fishing got board so we stayed casting out over the sand bars and started to catch tarpon one very large one came up to the wall Al acting like it was waving at me with it's find and bam it took off that was the best day of fishing in my life that spot always gives me fish when no one else there can catch them I can not always but enough to say I almost always catch fish there but nothing will ever compare to that day I have been chasing that day every sense I know where the fish are around here and I am trying to find new spots but as fast sercit spots everyone goes fishing there but for some reason not everyone catch's there and I don't know why I guess I just been there long enough to know were they feed at along the sand bars hope you catch some good ones let me know if you wish to fish in palmetto or Terra ceia or even Tampa Bay there are alot of good spots I can't been to yet that in trying for

[@sundazedkp]

Wow incredible story! I’ve had a few days I wish I could put on repeat! 🦈

[@griffinmarvinfishing]

Could these techniques still work in march and April?

[@sundazedkp]

Absolutely.

[@griffinmarvinfishing]

Thanks

[@bigchungs0652]

What pound line are you using

[@ethanblack5261]

If you don't mind me asking, is there any specific leader you recommend for the Johnson Gold Spoon and Swivel? Did you throw any kind of weight? Also, could you do the same setup with mono-filament instead of braid? I'm coming to AMI in August and have never done any surf fishing, but I really like what you set up. I've never used braided line before either, and everything I've read says it take some getting used to v. mono-filament. Is it that much of a difference? Just trying to figure out the best set up to catch fish with my son while we are there. Is there a set up you recommend for pier fishing with the same line? Any live bait advice? Thanks in advance!

[@sundazedkp]

Just get a 4-5000 size reel and put it on a 8ft med heavy rod. 30lb Braid 30lb leader will be a great all around set up for pier and beach fishing. Don’t think too much into it, this set up will be great. People get very picky with leaders and such for certain fish, this is fine. I recommend the boca 50 on an 8’ star rod. I like power pro braid. Stay away from the cheap amazon stuff unless you find a test video of line strength on KZbin. Enjoy!

[@ethanblack5261]

The Ocean Dude thank you for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate the feedback, especially since I have zero knowledge of ocean/surf fishing and plan on doing some for the first time for our trip to AMI next month. Thanks again!

[@sundazedkp]

Ethan Black hit me up on Instagram. Maybe I can meet you guys on the beach and film for a day.

[@ryanlewis1956]

Good news

[@spidermovendi]

Perfect time to go swimming; When a lot of bait fish is in the water :-/

[@sundazedkp]

Always fish in the water brotha, it’s the ocean.

[@hstetser5376]

Reccomend you lose the cheapo brass snap swivels. A good snook will wreck those things. Spend the extra money and get good ball bearing swivels, with more positive lock up on the snap.

[@sundazedkp]

H Stetser agree. I don’t really use snap swivels that often. I did pick up some better ones though. Thanks!

[@lancedavis6809]

Yuck! No snap swivel! Try a loop knot with a swivel at the other end of the leader

[@charlesaitken2222]

Loop knot always. Lose all the hardware

[@ylabwilly]

I will be visiting Anna Maria Island for the first time ever this June. After watching this, I’m really looking forward to it…great video. If I may ask, are you using a leader, or do you just tie your braid right to the swivel? TIA

[@sundazedkp]

Use a leader. Definitely use a leader bud.

[@jeffholt21]

This is great

[@sparkyishii4583]

Good video. Just subscribed

[@sundazedkp]

Thanks Sparky!

[@walterchristen4502]

Just subbed. Maybe you could do a talk on your beach cart. Looks nice and small

[@sundazedkp]

I will have to yes! Good idea

[@terryhudgens4566]

What # test are you using with spoon?

[@sundazedkp]

I’m not sure what I was using in that video but either 20-30 lb with those rods. Either is fine

[@patrickbennett9511]

can you catch redfish from shore on anna maria?

[@sundazedkp]

YES!

[@tswizzle6589]

Awesome video just surf fished Indian Rocks Beach and caught a few snook pushing 20 pounds on top water you should check that beach out!

[@sundazedkp]

Way cool! Where is it located?

[@tswizzle6589]

The Ocean Dude Yeah man it was crazy for sure! Just south of Clearwater probably about 15ish minutes south they were running thick through there about a week ago. How is fort Myers right now I’m heading there in about two weeks to do some snook fishing?

[@sundazedkp]

T Swizzle sweet! Now that I think about it I have heard of Indian rocks but never fished there. I haven’t fished ft Myers beach recently, but the water all around us is beautiful right now and the water temps are about 86 degrees. Anything and everything is rolling around out there.

[@tswizzle6589]

The Ocean Dude Yeah you for sure need to give it a try. Snook there are aggressive right now for sure I was catching them there and close to Madeira. Mainly caught them on spook jr and a yo-zuri sub surface crankbait Dang that’s awesome I’m excited for it my girlfriend got a 20 pounder from fort Myers last year so I’m hoping we can get into some this year again!

[@shinyanakajima5190]

What size/weight spoon were you using?

[@sundazedkp]

Just a regular Johnson gold spoon. no weight.

[@syyed9036]

Great vid! Do you have the link to the lures that you used?

[@sundazedkp]

I do not, but will see what I can do!

[@syyed9036]

@@sundazedkp Ok ☺

[@MrEViLEMPIRExx]

where is this exactly at on anna maria island??

[@sundazedkp]

Just walking random beaches no specific location. Shot this over a 4 day period

[@xotic.m1nty629]

Fish on opps fish off🐋🐠🐠

[@Outdoorkings]

Bro I like the edit what do you Use if you don't mind me asking.

[@sundazedkp]

I use adobe after effects, premier pro, adobe audition, and a little photoshop for certain things. They all have their own parts in the editing process.

[@mahfudtholib]

Nyimak bro

[@joelnajarro9818]

I live here at 15 min always from Ana María. I should fish more at the beach I usually do more peer fishing

[@fortheloveofmoney1752]

What Beach is this?

[@christopherdavis9825]

Thanks for sharing, God bless and happy fishing, did anyone hear what size spoon he is using

[@ethanbrannon4352]

Do you use any weight with the spoon?

[@sundazedkp]

None. I think that would effect the presentation. They are meant to be used attached directly to your line.

[@ethanbrannon4352]

The Ocean Dude awesome thank you! I’ve seen people use them with weight off piers but wasn’t sure how to do it for surf fishing. My buddy and I usually surf fish Indian rocks beach but have been exploring some other places too. We will have to check on Anna Maria next! Great vids btw

[@sundazedkp]

Ethan Brannon cool! Thanks for the support

[@zelo533]

If anyone is looking for a spinning rod I highly recommend a Berkley lighting rod

[@digflorida6205]

What time Of year was this?

[@sundazedkp]

Man I honestly can’t remember. I’ve been there many times throughout the year

[@emndz9995]

I always thought you had cast vast really far The more you know

[@FloridaNative83]

Are you a local to that island?

[@sundazedkp]

Negative. I live about an hour south up the coast.

[@Eagle971]

After moving from TX to FL, I have no clue as to why Spinning reels are the main weapon for surf or bay fishing... Spinning setups are goofy as hell.

[@raymaldonado3050]

Windy conditions make birds nest a lot more frequent And salt water wish even small ones rip drag and and absolutely ruin your baitcasting gears a lot faster

[@travistrent4880]

You're goofy as hell. This is a peninsula. Spinning is more reliable in our conditions.

[@mattbugg4568]

It's personal preference for fishing the tough they actually make a rod and reel set up called a side caster which is what everyone used in the 70s then modern invention came out with bait casters to model them. While some people didn't like them and preferred to use spinning tackel which was more forgiving.

[@SittingBearProd]

Gold speyoon

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maumau3391]

🐟🐟🐟👀💪👍

[@charlesgutzwiller5988]

Git rid of that cheap snap swivel it will fail go with 40 lb mono or flora leader

[@TimsSchoolOfFish]

Awesome job! Keep up the great work👊🏻😎 New subscriber here...share some love for a fellow angler😁

[@newjersey-thesupertrucker]

Where can I get a gold spune?😂

[@sundazedkp]

Probably not in Jersey 😂

[@seashurjewelry]

Awesome video, would love for you to check out my marine life jewelry.

[@fsd34760]

I feel bad for the male ladyfish. LOL

[@bobmeiroff7302]

Hook is too big

[@sundazedkp]

Huh

[@bobmeiroff7302]

The Ocean Dude that’s why you kept losing all those bites. If you used a smaller hook you would have caught all those little guys.

[@MdArif-vk8mk]

This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "delaware surf fishing report" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Wenayden Xenaylee Blaster - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.

[@sundazedkp]

I will give it a look! Thanks!!

[@FastEddy1959]

The Ocean Dude - don’t bother. It’s a website for a surf-fishing on-line school. The above response is from a paid “bot” - not an actual person.

[@BigTree207]

Made a fishing video but didn’t catch any fish. Asshat

[@sundazedkp]

Just for you bud!

[@Ugedey80]

Its not a surf fishing...

[@Fuckthewoke59]

whast the jack size limits on vacation near here and wondering what the legal sizes are. if he already said it then i did not hear him, thanks :)