Temps still hot, fishing results in mixed bag Despite water temps in the high 80s, flats fishing is still productive with Just Reel fishing charters as long as you fish early morning as opposed to midday. Spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook seem to be the predominant bite, especially during swift-moving, early morning tides. Redfish are […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports from Captain Danny Stasny of Just Reel Fishing Charters located at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Fl on Anna Maria Island.
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Aug
Aug
Brave the heat to hook up inshore, nearshore and offshore If you can deal with the heat, there is some great fishing in store with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island and it’s surrounding waters. Venturing offshore is resulting in numerous snappers — yellowtail and mangrove. Keeper and red grouper are being caught […]
Tropical Storms and bad etiquette can ruin a day of fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to be slightly challenging in the wake of Tropical Storm Emily. Our clear emerald green waters are now the color of iced tea — since we are in the south I guess its […]
Correct tide and bait produces productive fishing Fishing around Anna Maria is proving to be consistently good for those willing to go out and brave the heat. On my Just Reel fishing charters, I’m giving my clients a thrill by having them target black tip sharks in Tampa Bay. Most of these sharks are 3-4 […]
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Jul
Jul
Hot weather, fishing requires preparation for a successful outing Fishing with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island remains hot for yet another week. If you’re planning on spending time on the water this month, plan accordingly. First, be ready to catch fish. Second, make sure you protect yourself from the sweltering conditions that […]
Storms put a damper on afternoon fishing, morning fishing remains hot Although the afternoon outgoing tides look nothing less than stellar for fishing the flats, the pop-up thunderstorms we are experiencing are making it tough to be out on the water. Don’t be discouraged — the morning tides are producing a bite. I’m finding limits […]
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Jul
Jul
Intense heat, humidity and fishing spell out summertime The humidity is up, the heat is intense and the fishing with Just reel fishing charters is following suit. Whether inshore or offshore, there is plenty of productive fishing. Red grouper, snappers and permit are being caught around nearshore and offshore structure. Also in these areas are […]
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Jun
Jun
Winds, rain from Tropical Storm Cindy put brief damper on fishing action Despite the daily thunderstorms and frequent windy days caused by tropical storm Cindy, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is still putting smiles on visiting and local anglers. Fishing inshore is slightly challenging although spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook […]
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Jun
Jun
Rainy weather stops, fishing action returns to normal Well, after a week-long soaking of rain and thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is finally starting to fall back into it’s summertime pattern. Fishing the flats for catch-and-release snook and spotted seatrout is proving to be effective. For the snook, mangrove […]
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Jun
Jun
Heavy rains, windy conditions put damper on fishing action Well, it looks like its back to the old drawing board for Just Reel fishing charters on Anna Maria Island this week. After numerous days of long-lasting thunderstorms and strong winds, fishing our local waters is proving to be nothing less than challenging. Murky water is […]