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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Intense heat, humidity and fishing spell out summertime The humidity is up, the heat is intense and the fishing with Just reel fishing charters is following suit. Whether inshore or offshore, there is plenty of productive fishing. Red grouper, snappers and permit are being caught around nearshore and offshore structure. Also in these areas are […]
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Jun
Jun
Winds, rain from Tropical Storm Cindy put brief damper on fishing action Despite the daily thunderstorms and frequent windy days caused by tropical storm Cindy, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is still putting smiles on visiting and local anglers. Fishing inshore is slightly challenging although spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook […]
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Jun
Jun
Rainy weather stops, fishing action returns to normal Well, after a week-long soaking of rain and thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is finally starting to fall back into it’s summertime pattern. Fishing the flats for catch-and-release snook and spotted seatrout is proving to be effective. For the snook, mangrove […]
04
Jun
Jun
Weather heats up nearshore inshore fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is finally falling into the true summertime pattern. Tarpon are finally — although a little late — making a fair showing. Numbers of fish are increasing by the day. Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is proving to provide […]
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May
May
Fishing inshore and near as hot as recent temperatures With summer like temperatures finally settling in, the fishing is heating up much like the weather. Fishing the flats for redfish, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook is in full swing. You can also start finding snook in the passes and along the beaches during calm mornings […]
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May
May
Calming winds results in great fishing action Well, aside from the afternoon sea breeze, it looks as if the winds have finally subsided, which is great for fishing with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island. The anticipation of tarpon fishing is still on everyone’s minds, although the large groups of fish have yet […]
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May
May
May brings hot temps and hot fishing action inshore and nearshore Fishing around Anna Maria Island wish Just Reel fishing charters is heating up as we slide into the month of May. The anticipation of the elusive silver king is the buzz among most of our local anglers. A few tarpon sightings along the beaches […]
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Apr
Apr
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding strong in both the backcountry and offshore Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook with Just Reel fishing charters is pretty darn good as long as the tide is moving. The same applies for spotted seatrout. Live shiners cast into sandy potholes on deep grass areas are a surefire way […]
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Apr
Apr
Clear waters, perfect weather, tough fishing Although the weather is beautiful and the waters are clear, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters is slightly challenging at the moment. Some blame it on the last cold front we experienced, others blame it on the full moon. Well, whatever it is, the fishing […]