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Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Reports highlighting Anna Maria Fishing conditions and targeted species. Written by Capt. Danny Stasny.

Fishing Report June 4, 2017

Weather heats up nearshore inshore fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is finally falling into the true summertime pattern. Tarpon are finally — although a little late — making a fair showing. Numbers of fish are increasing by the day. Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is proving to provide […]

Fishing Report May 28, 2017

Recent wind affecting number of silver king hookups Despite much wind and a few thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charter remains consistent. Tarpon is on most anglers agendas, although windy conditions is making it difficult to target them. Catches are occurring in the passes and along the beaches. Live crabs, […]

Fishing Report May 21, 2017

Fishing inshore and near as hot as recent temperatures With summer like temperatures finally settling in, the fishing is heating up much like the weather. Fishing the flats for redfish, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook is in full swing. You can also start finding snook in the passes and along the beaches during calm mornings […]

Fishing Report May 14, 2017

Calming winds results in great fishing action Well, aside from the afternoon sea breeze, it looks as if the winds have finally subsided, which is great for fishing with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island. The anticipation of tarpon fishing is still on everyone’s minds, although the large groups of fish have yet […]

Fishing Report May 7, 2017

May brings hot temps and hot fishing action inshore and nearshore Fishing around Anna Maria Island wish Just Reel fishing charters is heating up as we slide into the month of May. The anticipation of the elusive silver king is the buzz among most of our local anglers. A few tarpon sightings along the beaches […]

Fishing Report April 30, 2017

Fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding strong in both the backcountry and offshore Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook with Just Reel fishing charters is pretty darn good as long as the tide is moving. The same applies for spotted seatrout. Live shiners cast into sandy potholes on deep grass areas are a surefire way […]

Fishing Report April 23, 2017

Inshore, offshore fishing results in a variety of species  Despite the abundance of boaters throughout our region, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to put smiles on both local and visiting anglers. The inshore bite on snook and spotted seatrout is especially good with limits of trout being caught […]

Fishing Report April 16, 2017

Clear waters, perfect weather, tough fishing Although the weather is beautiful and the waters are clear, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters  is slightly challenging at the moment. Some blame it on the last cold front we experienced, others blame it on the full moon. Well, whatever it is, the fishing […]

Fishing Report April 9, 2017

Winds don’t stop steady fishing action With the winds blowing up to 25 mph for what seems like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters  is maintaining a steady bite for those of us who are determined or just don’t know any better. Spotted seatrout are being found in respectable […]

Fishing Report April 2, 2017

Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally settling into nothing short of exceptional with Just Reel fishing charters. Whether fishing inshore for snook, reds and trout, or venturing offshore for permit and kingfish, anglers are returning to the dock with smiles of their faces — and plenty of bragging rights. Fishing the flats for snook […]