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Red tide looms to the south causing uncertainty for AMI fishers   Fishing around Anna Maria Island is facing a moment of uncertainty as the threat of red tide looms over our heads as it slowly approaches from the south. Areas such as Siesta Key and southern Sarasota Bay are suffering the consequences of toxic […]

Change in weather causes change in bait, locations to catch fish Anna Maria Island anglers braces themselves for winter to finally arrive, which will usher in some new species to target as well as a change in technique and location of how and where to find the fish.  With predicted temperatures in the mid 50s […]

Do your homework to avoid red tide, find success Fishers around AMI are finding themselves going back to the drawing board with the sudden emergence of red tide that is slowly creeping into our waters from the south.  Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico within 15 miles of shore is becoming a tossup, as patches […]

Thanksgiving leftovers come to an end, time to search for a fish dinner As the leftover turkey and other tasty treats from Thanksgiving dwindle to an end, anglers around Anna Maria Island are finding themselves back on the water in search of some action, as well as a few fillets to bring home for dinner. […]

Cold, windy days give fish a break  With colder weather and numerous windy days, both the inshore and offshore species of fish that inhabit the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island are getting a much needed break from anglers. As these fish adjust to the cooler water temps, we can expect both the frequency of the […]

Late season hurricane puts damper on hot fall bite Prior to the blow caused by Hurricane Nicole, fishing around Anna Maria Island was quite good. I anticipate the same once things settle down.  With Just Reel Fishing Charters, I am working the flats for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout near Anna Maria Island and it […]

Fish on fall feed despite summer-like temps Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island with Just Reel Fishing Charters is on an upward swing as we move through fall.  Although recent temperatures in the mid to upper 80s doesn’t feel like fall, the fish sure are on their fall feed. I’m sure they sense something […]

Water temps cool, fishing heats up as we move into November As we settle into the month of November, anglers fishing around Anna Maria Island can expect the fall bite to really kick off.  Spanish mackerel, kingfish, bonito and sharks will be available close to shore in the weeks to come. In some instances, these […]

Night time Tarpon fishing at Rocky Bluff It was mid-afternoon at the Mainsail Marina as I finished filleting my clients catch. They had kept two kingfish in the 20-pound range and wished to make smoked fish dip to share with their friends and family. It was fall, and the cooler nights had dropped the water […]

Cold snap is a window to great fall fishing With a recent cold front, raising the awareness that winter is just around the corner, Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously gearing up for the fall bite.  With the dog days of summer behind us, it’s time to experience some great fall fishing on the inland […]