Area waters cool, fishing remains hot As water temperatures gradually get cooler, expect migratory species action to heat up. Good numbers of Spanish mackerel, bonito, jack crevalle and blue runners are making a showing in south Tampa Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. To find schools of these high-activity fish, try looking for diving […]
Tag Archives: nearshore fishing
Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Florida offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Sep
Sep
Thunderstorm, snook, old fisher: My night at AMCP Published in the Islander http://islander.org September 19, 2017 It was nearing 6 o’clock in the evening as I steered the boat toward the Mainsail Marina. My clients sat in front of me, talking about how many fish they had caught and enjoying the warm air that was […]
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May
May
Endless fishing possibilities await us in May As we begin the month of May, fishing around Anna Maria Island can have endless possibilities. With water temps still hovering in the mid 70s, inshore fishing is proving to be excellent. Spotted seatrout seem to be dominating the bite. Fishing the lush grass flats of Sarasota Bay […]
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Apr
Apr
As weather continues to improve so does the fishing With some of the best weather of the year upon us, Anna Maria Island fishing is following suit. The inshore bite is proving to be nothing less than excellent. That is, of course, if you’re lucky enough to be in the right spot, on the right […]
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Jan
Jan
Wintertime fishing productive inshore, offshore Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters continues to follow a wintertime pattern for yet another week. Spring doesn’t arrive until March 20. With water temperatures both in the bays and in the Gulf of Mexico striving to reach the upper 50s, fishing may require a little […]
Weather cools off fishing action for area anglers Due to the recent arctic blast we experienced to start off 2018, there’s really not a lot to report. With temperatures and chill factor ranging from the 30s to the 50s, most anglers in our area are staying indoors, rather than venturing out looking for a bite. […]
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Jan
Jan
Mild winter temps produce stellar fishing action For yet another week, mild temperatures and stellar fishing conditions make the little paradise we call Anna Maria Island attractive to visiting and local anglers alike. Fishing nearshore and offshore is producing a variety of species, ranging from bottom dwellers — grouper, snapper and hogfish — to migratory fish […]
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Dec
Dec
Fishing between cold fronts results in winter bounty Once again fishing the calm weather before the cold front with Just Reel fishing charters is proving to supply some excellent fishing experiences for the fishers of Anna Maria Island. Venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico seems to be the ticket for the most consistent action. […]
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Dec
Dec
Pleasant weather provides promising fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is as pleasant as the weather. With a light easterly breezes and calm seas both inshore and offshore adventures are promising. Fishing inshore around the bays and Manatee River is providing good action on spotted seatrout and snook. Redfish […]
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Nov
Nov
Various weather conditions result in varied catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charter is proving to be nothing short of “all over the charts.” Fishing warm, mild days prior to cold fronts is proving to be on the exceptional side, while fishing during and shortly after the fronts is yielding mediocre […]