Silver kings vacate local waters, other species targetable until their return With a sudden vacancy of tarpon along the beaches due to the last full moon, which occurred on June 4, anglers hunting these large trophy fish are finding themselves traveling long distances to find targetable schools. As a result, the fish that are still […]
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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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Jun
Jun
Silver kings remain top targeted species For yet another week tarpon are the highlight for visiting in local anglers when fishing around Anna Maria Island. As these fish are popular to target, you can bet they are receiving quite a bit of pressure as they meander up and down the Gulf beaches of Longboat Key, […]
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May
May
Poinciana, lovebugs and tarpon – the signs of spring in Florida It’s happening again. The poinciana trees are in bloom as their fire red and orange flowers burst open in a radiant display of color. The love bugs are around as they splatter on windshields and grills of vehicles. And if you’re a fisher in […]
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May
May
Silver kings arrive, other catches still taking the bait Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good especially with the much anticipated arrival of tarpon as they migrate along the coast in preparation to spawn. Many anglers are dedicating all of their fishing time to target these elusive fish. Patrolling the beaches […]
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May
May
Fish early morning for cooler air, water temps Springtime fishing is going strong as Anna Maria Island fishers prepare for fishing in May. We should start seeing water temperatures climb into the lower 80s as the month progresses which can affect the fishing — especially in the backcountry. Fishing low-light conditions during morning tides to […]
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Apr
Apr
Windy conditions and round seas puts a damper on hot April fishing near Anna Maria Island With strong winds and rough seas, many anglers around Anna Maria Island are deciding to stay off the water until conditions improve. In the back country, many areas of water are cloudy due to being stirred up with the […]
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Apr
Apr
Warm temps, clear water and gator trout — AMI April trifecta April fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up nicely. With almost zero rainfall, the bays and inland waters are about as clear and emerald green as they can get —especially along the beaches. Anglers are enjoying mild 78-degree water temperatures, which are perfectly […]
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Apr
Apr
On my Just Reel charters, I am frequenting any springtime trout spot, which is paying off well for my clients. Many trout — 18-20 inches — are being caught while free-lining live shiners. In some areas, it’s getting hard to keep bait on the hook — the bite is so frequent.
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Mar
Mar
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters With water temperatures back on the rise, Anna Maria Island angers are finding themselves unable to control the urge to get on the water and enjoy inshore and offshore fishing. With the clear, emerald green waters of March finally reaching tolerable temperatures on the flats, fishing for snook, redfish and […]
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Mar
Mar
Wild weather in March creates inconsistent bite After experiencing a warm February, Anna Maria Island anglers are receiving a reality check for the last two weeks as sudden cold fronts bringing strong winds and chilly waters are settling in. With water temps dropping more than 10 degrees in a matter of a couple days, the […]