Rusty Chinnis
Rusty Chinnis is the Outdoors Editor for The Sun.
Spring training: Part 2
Last week we discussed some of the exciting opportunities that spring offers. This week I wanted to share some of the special prospects this...
Reel Time: Get the most out of spring fishing
Spring is definitely in the air. It’s one of my favorite times of the year and one of the most productive for all anglers,...
Generation next
A cool wind ruffled the waters of the Manatee River and clouds scudded overhead as we left the relative calm of Warner’s Bayou and...
Fishing with Captain Jamie Allen
When I asked Capt. Jamie Allen to describe his profession, he didn’t hesitate.
“I truly believe I have the best job in the world. Not...
Fishing against the odds
Every angler longs for the day when conditions are textbook. After all, fishing is hard enough without having to deal with extremes of weather....
Sarasota Bay Watch leads island clean up
This past Saturday morning dawned bright and clear, a perfect day for fishing or any number of other outdoor activities. On this particular morning,...
Reel time: Planning for the new year
New Year’s resolutions are a part of the story of the holidays. In my experience, this tradition has spawned more jokes than resolutions that...
Catch and release: Pass it on
Talk of catch and release was once common among anglers. These days I’m seeing and hearing less about it and some of the postings...
All the best
In my life there have been a few people that have made a lasting impression. Some rise to the top, rich experiences, like cream...
Left(y) is right
Close your eyes for a moment and visualize the first time you tried to ride a bike. If you were like me, it was...
Fall brings exciting fishing to AMI
Now that the first cold front of the season has arrived on Florida’s west coast, anglers can expect some of the year’s best fishing....
Scallopalooza fundraiser ‘clamtastic’
Sarasota Bay Watch's annual fundraiser, Scallopalooza, on Saturday, Sept. 23 was once again a big success. SBW is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the...
Redfishing at its best
Late summer and early fall provide some of the area’s best opportunities for redfish. September is one of the premier months, a time when...
Tenth annual scallop search defies odds
Sarasota Bay Watch’s annual scallop search is the organization’s signature event.
Designed to help scientists monitor scallop populations and engage citizen scientists, it is also...
Seagrass: Rainforests of the sea
The seagrass meadows that surround Anna Maria Island are mostly hidden from view and are only exposed on extreme low tides during the full...
