Rainy day fishing and memories from the past It was a cloudy morning in November 1985 — I was 10 — and I sat in the living room getting ready to watch my morning cartoons. I stood in front of the TV and turned the dial to channel 44 hoping I wouldn’t have to […]
Tag Archives: Just Reel Fishing Charters
Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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May
May
Cooler weather causes extended springtime bite Anna Maria Island anglers have be anxiously awaiting the month of May. Cooler than normal temperatures are keeping the springtime bite extended longer than normal. Fishing nearshore structure is proving to be the best bite. Migratory fish such as kingfish, bonita and Spanish mackerel are available. With waters hovering […]
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Apr
Apr
Calm conditions allows anglers to migrate to Gulf for hookups With the winds finally subsiding, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to take advantage of the calm crystal clear waters. Fishing ledges, reefs and wrecks are good places to start as most species of fish gravitate toward these […]
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Jun
Jun
Silver kings remain top targeted species For yet another week tarpon are the highlight for visiting in local anglers when fishing around Anna Maria Island. As these fish are popular to target, you can bet they are receiving quite a bit of pressure as they meander up and down the Gulf beaches of Longboat Key, […]
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Oct
Oct
A mysterious night of snook fishing on the Manatee River Night fishing in our local waters is an experience any avid saltwater angler should experience, especially those anglers who like to target snook. Snook, especially big snook, are nocturnal feeders, so there’s no better time to target them. This brings to mind a recent excursion […]
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Sep
Sep
Keep your eye on the sky, radar for days of safe, dry fishing If you are going to fish around Anna Maria Island in September, make sure you bring a raincoat. Numerous pop-up thunderstorms are the norm, and at times, can be quite intense so being prepared and knowledgeable about the weather is key when […]
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Aug
Aug
As August comes to an end temps, fishing remains hot As we finish up August, fishing around Anna Maria Island on Just Reel fishing charters is productive, aside from having to endure scorching hot temperatures and dodge pop-up thunderstorms. With high tides peaking during the morning hours, just after sunrise, I am seizing the opportunity […]
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Jul
Jul
Sharks dominate TV, local waters By Capt. Danny Stasny – Just Reel Fishing Charters With shark week 2022 upon us, you can bet that many beach goers as well as anglers have a heighten awareness about what could be lurking in the pristine waters that surround Anna Maria Island. And with the national and local […]
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Jun
Jun
The Return of the Silver King Tarpon are the most sought after species targeted as we approach the month of June. Anglers can be seen patrolling the waters around Anna Maria Island morning, noon and night with hopes of hooking into a silver king. Whether along the beaches, the passes, or in the bays, these […]
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May
May
Silver kings return, inshore trio — snook, redfish and trout still biting The arrival of tarpon is creating quite a buzz among local and visiting anglers near Anna Maria Island. Respectable numbers of silver kings are making a showing along the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat and Egmont Keys. Most anglers hunting […]