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Fishing Report January 1, 2017

Well, here we are. It’s 2017. Although it’s supposed to be wintertime, our weather is resembling springtime. And so is the fishing. With day after day of mild temperatures and calm seas the fishing with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island is nothing better than excellent. Offshore and nearshore fishing are proving to […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report December 18, 2016

December fishing providing anglers with a variety of catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters remains consistent for another week. With mild temperature and moderate seas, a variety of fishing can be done. Whether venturing offshore for grouper and snapper or just casually fishing the flats in the local bays local […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report December 11, 2016

Winter is coming — time to bait with shrimp for a hookup Using live shrimp while fishing with Just Reel fishing charters as bait is now becoming a reality due to falling water temperatures and recent cold fronts. There are still shiners to be caught on the flats, but, in most instances a substitute of […]

Fishing Report December 4, 2016

Despite a couple of recent cold fronts, fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding fast. With shiners still available to be caught and used for bait, many anglers are finding success both in the back country and out in the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing the flats with Just Reel fishing charters for snook and trout […]

Fishing Report November 20, 2016

Cooler weather sends fish on the move      With the cooler November weather nipping at our heels, you may find a number of species on the move, especially in the backcountry.  Snook are hastily making their way towards their wintertime haunts and in the process are voraciously on the feed so they can fatten […]

Fishing Report November 13, 2016

Fall fishing pattern shows up in November   A little taste of fall weather is a welcome sight to the fishing community of Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. We’re finally settling into our fall pattern, which promises some great fishing for both inshore and nearshore anglers alike. Bait is found in abundance, which is a […]

Fishing Report October 30, 2016

Persistence, faith and a little luck key to hooking up     With winds persistently blowing 10-20 m.p.h. for what seems like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters still manages to put smiles on the faces of local and visiting fishers alike. Especially the visiting anglers because they don’t know […]

Fishing Report October 23, 2016

Red Tide and Wind – avoid both for a hook up With an influx of red tide and windy days, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters could be termed “hit or miss.” On calmer days, venturing out into the Gulf of Mexico can be satisfying for anglers in search of a […]

Fishing Report October 16, 2016

Goodbye red tide — hello red hot fall fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is looking better and better now that we are slipping into our fall pattern. Water temps are slowly dropping and reports from locals are saying that the red tide is seemingly starting to disperse. Spanish […]

Fishing Report October 9, 2016

Red tide lingers, but fish can be found and caught I’m finding a surplus of fish ranging from the north of the Manatee River north to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. On my recent excursions on Just Reel Fishing Charters, although they have been a little sporadic due to the weather and red tide, we are […]