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 around Anna Maria Island. The anticipation of tarpon fishing is still on everyone’s minds, although the large groups of fish have yet to show. Few catches are […]
Tag Archives: Just Reel
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Apr
Apr
Exceptional spring time fishing results in rallies inshore, nearshore and offshore Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally settling into nothing short of exceptional. Whether fishing inshore for snook, reds and trout, or venturing offshore for permit and kingfish, anglers are returning to the dock with smiles of their faces — and plenty of […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring break might be over, but no break in hot fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally shaping up again after the last cold front we experienced a couple of weeks ago. Water temps are on the rise and so is the fishing. Respectable numbers of snook are taking up residence on […]
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Mar
Mar
Despite the recent cold, fishing remains hot With March upon us, spring break visitors from far and wide are visiting our sleepy little town called Anna Maria. Most visitors are here to escape the cold of the north with hopes of enjoying the warm Florida sun, the beaches and especially the fishing. And despite the […]
12
Mar
Mar
Warm weather produces early spring fishing bounty With such a mild Florida winter, springtime fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up to provide some of the best bounty our waters have to offer. Snook fishing is already proving to be red hot and we haven’t even seen it at its best yet. Spotted seatrout […]
06
Mar
Mar
The common snook — a common hookup for area anglers With snook season now open, anglers from far and wide are visiting Anna Maria Island with hopes of hooking into the most famous of the famous among the back country — the common snook. Encouraging numbers of fish are making a showing in their typical […]
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 around Anna Maria Island is nothing better than excellent. Offshore and nearshore fishing are proving to be exceptional with catches […]
December fishing providing anglers with a variety of catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island 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 anglers are finding […]
Winter is coming — time to bait with shrimp for a hookup Using the ever-famous live shrimp 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 live shrimp […]
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 for snook and trout is still going strong. I’m […]