Tag Archives: Just Reel

Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny. 

Fishing Report September 27, 2017

Weather, fishing improve after Hurricane Irma    For most of us the chores that follow a storm, such as Hurricane Irma, can be long and lengthy. It’s kind of hard to say, “honey, I’m going out fishing for the day.” When your yard is full of fallen tree limbs, sections of fence blown down, boarded up […]

Fishing Report September 17, 2017

Thunderstorms, snook and other adventures at the City Pier It was nearing six o’clock in the evening as I steered the boat towards the Mainsail Marina. My clients sat in front of me talking about how many fish they had caught while enjoying the warm air that was blowing over the hull as we travelled […]

Fishing Report September 10, 2017

Redfish here, there, everywhere and taking the hook Despite the threat of Hurricane Irma, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is nothing less than exceptional. If you can break away from watching the “weather on the 9s” for a moment, you might discover that the redfish have finally arrived. Although they […]

Fishing Report August 27, 2017

Fish early — fish more accommodating, easier on angler Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters remains productive despite the heat and the 90 degree water temperatures. Fishing early morning around sunrise is most favorable when the winds are calm and the tide is right. Not to mention that it’s slightly cooler […]

Fishing Report August 20, 2017

Temps still hot, fishing results in mixed bag Despite water temps in the high 80s, flats fishing is still productive with Just Reel fishing charters as long as you fish early morning as opposed to midday. Spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook seem to be the predominant bite, especially during swift-moving, early morning tides. Redfish are […]

Fishing Report August 13, 2017

Brave the heat to hook up inshore, nearshore and offshore If you can deal with the heat, there is some great fishing in store with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island and it’s surrounding waters. Venturing offshore is resulting in numerous snappers — yellowtail and mangrove. Keeper and red grouper are being caught […]

Fishing Report August 6, 2017

Tropical Storms and bad etiquette can ruin a day of fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to be slightly challenging in the wake of Tropical Storm Emily. Our clear emerald green waters are now the color of iced tea — since we are in the south I guess its […]

Fishing Report July 30, 2017

Correct tide and bait produces productive fishing Fishing around Anna Maria is proving to be consistently good for those willing to go out and brave the heat. On my Just Reel fishing charters, I’m giving my clients a thrill by having them target black tip sharks in Tampa Bay. Most of these sharks are 3-4 […]

Fishing Report – July 23, 2017

Hot weather, fishing requires preparation for a successful outing Fishing with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island remains hot for yet another week. If you’re planning on spending time on the water this month, plan accordingly. First, be ready to catch fish. Second, make sure you protect yourself from the sweltering conditions that […]

Fishing Report July 16, 2017

Storms put a damper on afternoon fishing, morning fishing remains hot Although the afternoon outgoing tides look nothing less than stellar for fishing the flats, the pop-up thunderstorms we are experiencing are making it tough to be out on the water. Don’t be discouraged — the morning tides are producing a bite. I’m finding limits […]