Drone view: Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier

It has roots in tragedy, but now it’s the perfect place for catching fish and sightseeing at the same time. Here's a look high above the fishing pier at the historic old Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

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[stephaniejohnson]

Should have turned it into a memorial site out of respect for the 35 people that lost their lives

[MetalRush]

In the moment of fishing, you aren't thinking about anything else. That is meditation.

[justfishing]

Great video. I've fished on that pier for years and always find it relaxing and time well spent. I kinda suck at catching fish, but I always look forward to spending time there.

[captainandrewcrabtree]

Love the pier! Great resource for tampa bay fishermen!

[-AndyWasson-]

Me and my grandpa would come out there every weekend lived in Bradenton for 9 years till I moved... it’s heartbreaking seeing the condition it’s in from what it used to be...we never really fished on the right side but I understand due to structural conditions it had to be partially demolished...makes me believe My pier don’t have much life left.