Heading west in the Gulf is the ticket for hookups Although the constant cold fronts and strong winds are limiting the days to get on the water, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding success on the calmer days when the winds are light and out of the east. On these days venturing out into the […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Feb
Feb
More windy days, rough seas make fishing in the Gulf difficult Fishing offshore and nearshore structure is where it’s at for visiting and local anglers on Anna Maria Island. Targeting species such as mangrove snapper, sheepshead, Key West grunts and porgies is proving to be consistent as long as you can get out to the […]
31
Jan
Jan
Inconsistent temps cause inconsistent bite With temperatures fluctuating from 40-80 degrees in the course of a few days, Anna Maria Island anglers are trying “everything in the book” to get a consistent bite. Fishing nearshore and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico is as close to consistency as it gets this week, although getting access […]
24
Jan
Jan
Head to docks and piers for sheepshead, black drum and redfish For yet another week, Anna Maria Island anglers are experiencing back-to-back cold fronts causing wind and plenty of rough seas. Luckily, species tolerant to the cold conditions such as sheepshead, redfish and black drum are available to be caught as long as you’re […]
17
Jan
Jan
Another string of windy, rainy days puts damper on winter fishing With many windy days combined with rain and colder than usual air temperatures, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves having to dig deep to find the motivation to get on the water and try their luck. The calmer, sunny days that are randomly […]
10
Jan
Jan
Winter weather puts damper on fishing so get involved As winter presses on, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves with plenty of idle time as numerous cold fronts bringing wind and rain make it less than appealing to be out on the water trying to put together a bite. On the calmer, warm days, […]
03
Jan
Jan
Good catches despite cold, windy conditions Despite many cold and windy days, anglers fishing around Anna Maria Island are coming up with good catches. The wintertime bite is now in full swing as sheepshead, black drum, redfish, and pompano are being caught along the beaches and in the bays. Live shrimp as bait is proving […]
27
Dec
Dec
Challenging weather conditions lead to changes in bait, fishing locations Anglers from near and far are anticipating getting out on the water to do some fishing near Anna Maria Island, although a variety of weather conditions are making it challenging. Some know-how and determination combined with a little luck are all factors that come in […]
20
Dec
Dec
Anna Maria Island anglers confined to back country due to cold and wind With many cold and windy days, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves confined to fishing the back country in order to find a bite. Migrating to areas such as the Manatee River or the far east sides of the bays to […]
13
Dec
Dec
Winter weather brings winter species With another cold front passing over our area, Anna Maria Island anglers are targeting a variety of wintertime species. On calmer days as many anglers are venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to bottom fish around the reefs, wrecks and ledges. In these areas of wide variety of species are […]