Careful timing can put you on the trail of fish Fishing around the barrage of cold fronts we are experiencing can be quite good — if pick the right days. You can pick your fish. You can pick your days. And the days have to be the calm ones in between fronts. A lot of […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Reports highlighting Anna Maria Fishing conditions and targeted species. Written by Capt. Danny Stasny.
Weather cools off fishing action for area anglers Due to the recent arctic blast we experienced to start off 2018, there’s really not a lot to report. With temperatures and chill factor ranging from the 30s to the 50s, most anglers in our area are staying indoors, rather than venturing out looking for a bite. […]
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Jan
Jan
Mild winter temps produce stellar fishing action For yet another week, mild temperatures and stellar fishing conditions make the little paradise we call Anna Maria Island attractive to visiting and local anglers alike. Fishing nearshore and offshore is producing a variety of species, ranging from bottom dwellers — grouper, snapper and hogfish — to migratory fish […]
27
Dec
Dec
Fishing between cold fronts results in winter bounty Once again fishing the calm weather before the cold front with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to supply some excellent fishing experiences for the fishers of Anna Maria Island. Venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico seems to be the ticket for the most consistent action. […]
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Dec
Dec
A string of windy days puts damper on fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to be challenging when dealing with numerous windy days back to back. Finding sheltered areas on these days is usually a good bet if you’re trying to bend a rod. Look for areas such […]
13
Dec
Dec
Fishing action hot prior to cold front Fishing prior to the cold fronts with Just Reel fishing charters is producing excellent action for Anna Maria Island anglers. Fishing the flats is proving to be good for redfish, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook. Inshore fishing around docks and shallow water structure is also providing action on […]
06
Dec
Dec
Pleasant weather provides promising fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is as pleasant as the weather. With a light easterly breezes and calm seas both inshore and offshore adventures are promising. Fishing inshore around the bays and Manatee River is providing good action on spotted seatrout and snook. Redfish […]
29
Nov
Nov
Various weather conditions result in varied catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charter is proving to be nothing short of “all over the charts.” Fishing warm, mild days prior to cold fronts is proving to be on the exceptional side, while fishing during and shortly after the fronts is yielding mediocre […]
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Nov
Nov
Northeast winds won’t affect fishing, but choose the right spot The constant northeast winds blowing at 10-20 mph are excellent for someone who wants to fly a kite. Unfortunately, this is an article about fishing, not kite flying. But don’t be discouraged. Luckily, the winds are out of the northeast, which usually means most of […]
15
Nov
Nov
Mild temps and calm waters result in hot fishing action Fall fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is getting better and better as we experience these mild temperatures and calm waters. As a result of the two cold fronts we’ve recently experienced, the waters have cooled down just enough to trigger […]