Fishing may be good near Anna Maria, but now is time to focus on areas to the south In such proximity to the aftermath of hurricane Ian laying severe and utter devastation and displacement to our neighbors to the south and east of us, I hardly find it appropriate to boast about how good the […]
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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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Sep
Sep
Redfish are highlight during rainy September As we find ourselves in the peak of the rainy season, Anna Maria Island angers are enjoying a variety of catches in Anna Maria Sound and the surrounding waters. Schooling redfish are the highlight with several large schools of fish being found throughout the flats. Finding the schools is […]
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Sep
Sep
Frequent rainstorms pushes freshwater, fish from Manatee River With many afternoon and evening thunderstorms, Anna Maria anglers are finding themselves gathering around the mouth of the Manatee River in search of a bite. The result of the massive rainstorms raises the water levels of Lake Manatee to dangerous levels which triggers large releases of fresh […]
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Sep
Sep
Inshore trio — redfish, snook and trout — coming to the hook Fishing around Anna Maria Island in September can have its ups and downs. And with the extreme heat and numerous thunderstorms that seem to pop up out of nowhere, finding that sweet spot when the tides are right and the fish are biting […]
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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 […]
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May
May
Plenty of species to be caught before the tarpon frenzy begins Big tides during the full moon in May have Anna Maria Island fishers filled with optimism as they prepare to get out on the water. Fishing inshore for snook redfish and trout is good as long as you know where to fish. For the […]