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Long, frequent cold fronts provide a glance at possible winter weather With the cold fronts becoming more frequent and longer in duration, Anna Maria Island anglers find themselves anticipating a colder winter than usual. This, in turn, will greatly influence the species we target, as well as the baits and techniques used to have a […]

On my own Just Reel charters I’m spending as much time in the Gulf of Mexico as possible. Kingfish and Spanish mackerel are the main bite with nice examples being caught of both species. Bonito and shark are in the mix as well as some unexpected hookups on amberjack. Hooking into the AJs in depths of 40-50 feet in state waters is not a common occurrence so any opportunities to do so are always welcome.

Anna Maria anglers thankful for fall bite   With the fall bite in full swing, Anna Maria Island anglers are enjoying getting out into the water to target migratory fish such as Spanish mackerel, kingfish and bonito. Although experiencing a string of windy days, most anglers are determined to get out there despite moderately rough […]

Fall bites happening inshore, offshore With the fall bite in full swing you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers are excited to get out on the water and get in on the action. Migratory species — kingfish, bonito, Spanish mackerel and cobia — can be found in the nearshore waters of the Gulf, especially around […]

Cooler temps brings targetable migratory species    Fall temperatures are settling in and Anna Maria Island anglers are enjoying some cooler weather, as well as some fantastic fall fishing for migratory species, including kingfish, mackerel, bonito, and sharks.  Fishing along the Gulf beaches is proving to be good as long as the winds stay out […]

Fishing changes taking place as we move through fall In the aftermath of our first real cold front of the year, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves having to do some searching to figure out the new patterns the fish are adapting. A sudden drop in water temperature is all it takes to trigger […]

Cold front brings relief from heat, new species to target With the first cold front of the season arriving, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers are ready to get out on the water without having to deal with the extreme heat they experienced this past summer.  A slight drop in water temperature is going […]

Cold fronts bring changes to temps, targeted fish With October bringing in the first cold fronts of the season, Anna Maria Island anglers are anticipating the change the weather as well as the fishing. Depending on how drastic the cold fronts are, will greatly affect what species will be the most apparent. Water temps dropping […]