Fishing Anna Maria May 15, 2024 Plenty of species to target while waiting for full swing tarpon season near Anna Maria As Anna Maria Island anglers anticipate tarpon season, they’re finding themselves with some idle time on their hands while they wait for the mass numbers of fish which have yet to make an appearance. […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Florida 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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Aug
Aug
Mangrove snapper invade inshore, offshore waters With hordes of mangrove snapper invading the inshore and nearshore waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, you can bet most anglers are bringing home limits of the tasty fish. Fishing in the passes during the slower stages of the tide works well to achieve your limit of 5 fish per […]
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Aug
Aug
Keep an eye on the radar, frequent storms popping up Anna Maria Island anglers are seeking shelter now that we are finally starting to see the frequent thunderstorms and rain showers that are typical this time of year. With these storms are opportunities for strong gusts of wind, torrential rain, and most importantly lightning. The […]
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Aug
Aug
Another week of heat but targetable species are out there For yet another week record breaking temperatures are causing Anna Maria Anglers to brace themselves for the heat. With little to no breeze on the water, fishing in the heat requires some stamina as well as a little shade and plenty of fluids to […]
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Aug
Aug
Fish to be found if you’re willing to fish in the heat If you plan on fishing in August around Anna Maria Island be prepared to endure the heat. Our waters are host to a variety of targetable species inshore and offshore as long as you’re willing to sweat it out. With bay and inland […]
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Aug
Aug
Mangrove snapper targeted species as we move into August Catching mangrove snapper is the highlight for another week as anglers can’t get enough of catching these tasty fish while they are so abundant and fishing structure in the Gulf of Mexico and in Tampa Bay is a great way to begin your search for the […]
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Jul
Jul
The importance of bait Whether you’ve been fishing since you were a child or you’re an adult just getting into fishing, you will soon realize the importance of having the right bait. It is the most important step in any fishing trip and having the right bait versus the wrong can determine how successful your […]
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Jul
Jul
July temps, fishing remains hot If there’s one thing I can say about fishing around Anna Maria Island in July, it’s hot out there. With air temps in the 90s and water temps in the upper 80s you’d better be prepared to deal with the heat. If you have access to some shade, you’ll want […]