Profile
| Name: | Mike Anderson |
| Location: | Odessa, FL (Tampa/St. Petersburg) |
| Phone: | 813-244-9397 |
| Occupation: | Fishing Guide |
| Boat: | Century 2202 Inshore with Yamaha F250 |
| E-Mail: | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
| Website: | http://www.thunderbaycharters.com |
| Species: | Inshore and light tackle for Redfish, Snook and Trout. |
| Bio: | Capt. Mike Anderson is well known both for his presence and success during fishing tournaments, but also as the co-host of Sun Sports’ Reel Animals Fishing Show. Mike grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, fishing for Walleye, Muskie and Perch. Mike moved to the Tampa area in 1993 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Mike went on to have a successful career as a professional softball player and manager, winning one I.S.A. World Title, one I.S.A. Winter World Title and three State titles, being named the NIKE ESPN Florida State Champions. Mike founded Thunderbay Charter Series after retiring from softball, and now spends time fishing competitive tournaments, guiding, filming his television show, and supporting charitable causes. In addition to his Reel Animals Fishing Show, Mike shares fishing stories on the “Sports Animal’s Fishing Show on ESPN Florida radio, and can be heard on stations in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne. As a tournament angler, Mike was the Coastal Conservation Association Grand Slam winner in 1999; placed third in the Ranger Division at the Ranger/Mercury Series in Boca Grande, FL in 2000, and placed third in the Redfish Division of the Tampa CCA tournament in 2000. Mike is a member of the Florida Coastal Conservation Association, the Florida Guides Association, and the Salt Water Flats Fishing Association. Mike contributes his time annually to a number of charities, including the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa, the Children’s Miracle Network and the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. |