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 […]
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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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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
Migratory, pelagic species focus this week With the fall bite in its early states, you can bet Anna Maria Island angers are anxious to get out on the water and get in on the action. Migratory or pelagic species are the highlight so far. Kingfish, Spanish mackerel and bonito can be found in the […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Planning a visit to the Skyway fishing piers? Required course now in effect Anglers wishing to visit the Sunshine Skyway fishing pier state park for a day of fishing are now required to take a special online course designed to minimize entanglement of fishing line with seabirds as of October 1. If you don’t know, […]
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Sep
Sep
Look for the birds to find the fish With large amounts of bait fish gathering in Tampa Bay and along the Gulf beaches, Anna Maria Island fishers are seeing an influx of migratory species being caught. Ladyfish and jack crevalle are becoming more prevalent as they follow the bait schools, gorging themselves in preparation for […]
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Sep
Sep
Wading low tides around sunset is perfect combo for flats fishing hookups With the temperatures still hovering in the mid 90s, Anna Maria Island are finding themselves fishing low-light conditions to beat the heat and enjoy shallow water action. Fishing low tides that bottom out just after sunset can be quite productive in the month […]