Sitting on the dock of the bay Well, you may not be sitting on the dock, but I’ll bet you’ll be fishing it. And probably a lot of them too. Dock fishing, especially in the winter months can be a productive way to make a tough morning’s fishing somewhat productive. More than not, when 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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Jan
Jan
Changing weather patterns results in change in fishing tactics —Is it summertime yet? If you haven’t noticed, winter is finally upon us. Cold northeasterly winds and falling water temps are going to cause us to adapt to the conditions, which will change the way we’re fishing and even the species we’re targeting. Shiners are becoming […]
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Jan
Jan
December and 2015 ended with tight lines and great weather With temperatures in the mid 80s for the last week of December, both local and visiting fishers found themselves flocking to Anna Maria Island to celebrate the mild temperatures and excellent fishing conditions. Whether fishing the flats for snook, trout and redfish or venturing out […]
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Dec
Dec
Find your way out of the wind to find the fish Despite having a string of windy days, fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent if you know what to look for. Finding clean or semi-clear water is a good place to start. Typically, when we have strong winds they stir up the water with […]
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Dec
Dec
As Red Tide diminishes – fishing improves With concentrations of red tide diminishing in our waters, fishing is improving — especially along the Gulf beaches and out to the nearshore reefs. White bait, although starting to thin out, is still available to be caught in a number of areas both on the flats and out […]
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Dec
Dec
Avoid areas with red tide to find the fish With red tide still being reported throughout our region, opportunity for the local fishing may seem bleak. Don’t be discouraged. Finding fish that will bite may be more challenging, but there are fish to be caught. On my Just Reel fishing charters, I’m migrating to the […]
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Dec
Dec
Red Tide go away — please, don’t come back Although patches of the dreaded red tide are still present throughout our areas, fishing still remains consistent. The key to finding a bite is in the water quality. Areas where clear, clean red-tide free water exists is a great place to start your search. On my […]
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Nov
Nov
Just Reel Fishing Charters – Anna Maria Island Thanksgiving leftovers are gone — time to fill the fridge with fillets Now that all of the leftover turkey is finally gone, maybe there’s space in the fridge for some fish fillets. And, while we’ve seen a drop in water temps and some gusty winds, we should […]
Strong breezes, red tide puts a damper on fishing action Strong breezes from the south are still managing to allow traces of red tide to linger in our local waters. Despite this occurrence, fishing remains consistent, especially in waters north of the Anna Maria Bridge on Manatee Avenue. As long as you can find that […]
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Sep
Sep
September — back to school for local and visiting anglers September fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters looks to be shaping up nicely for local and visiting anglers hoping to get some action. Although the heat is quite intense out on the water right now, there is still a bite to […]