Adapt to weather conditions in August for fishing action As Anna Maria Island anglers settle into the second week of August, the weather patterns are becoming tropical in nature causing both the fish and the angler to adapt to the current conditions. Many weather variables ranging from extreme heat, strong winds, thunderstorms and even hurricanes […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports from Captain Danny Stasny of Just Reel Fishing Charters located at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Fl on Anna Maria Island.
05
Aug
Aug
Hookups continue despite rain, wind, challenging weather With weather patterns causing wind and rough surf as well as thunderstorms coming off the Gulf of Mexico, most Anna Maria Island anglers are staying in the inland waters where they are close to shore in case of sudden pop-up thunderstorms. Luckily, fishing remains decent throughout the inshore […]
Mangrove snapper invade local waters, provide action for anglers on boats, land Anna Maria Island anglers are excited to see good numbers of mangrove snapper making a showing in local inshore and nearshore waters. Finding these snappers can be as easy as finding structure like reefs, rock piles, wrecks, piers and bridges — making them […]
22
Jul
Jul
Keep an eye on the sky, radar to avoid frequent popup storms With “pop up” storms becoming more frequent, Anna Maria Island anglers are keeping a watchful eye on the horizon as they spend their days on the water. Being vigilant and caution as these storms is wise as many can contain sudden strong wind […]
15
Jul
Jul
Fish early, late and deep to beat the heat With water temperatures reaching the upper 80s, combined with air temps in the mid 90s, and the feel-like temperature over 100 degrees, Anna Maria Island anglers are getting out early in the morning and getting back before noon in order to find a decent bite and […]
08
Jul
Jul
Arrival of hatch bait triggers mangrove snapper bite If you’ve been out on the flats in the morning throwing a cast net to catch shiners, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of small shiners or, as we call them, “hatch bait.” Large schools of the small baits have infested the flats, requiring the use of a […]
01
Jul
Jul
The hidden importance of catching bait What is the importance of catching bait? I guess the obvious answer is to catch fish but for those of us who catch bait day in and day out there may be something more to it. I tend to wake early, and by early, I mean 3:45 or 4 […]
03
Jun
Jun
Beginning of Anna Maria rainy season prompts migration of inshore trio — snook, redfish and trout As Anna Maria Island anglers are experiencing the beginning of our rainy season, they find themselves migrating toward the Manatee River as species like snook, redfish and trout are moving into Anna Maria Sound due to falling salinity levels […]
27
May
May
Tarpon Apocalypse Bradenton. Shiiiit. I’m still only in Bradenton. Every time I think I’m going to wake up back on Anna Maria Island. When I was home after my first tarpon season, it was worse. I’d wake up and there’d be nothing. I hardly said a word to my wife till I said yes to […]
20
May
May
Keep an eye on the tides, weather for a successful day of fishing As we settle into the third week of May, anglers are experiencing similar conditions as last week, which is resulting in good action for inshore and nearshore fishing. Keep an eye on the tides this week as we should see some good […]