Tag Archives: nearshore fishing

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report April 9, 2017

Winds don’t stop steady fishing action With the winds blowing up to 25 mph for what seems like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters  is maintaining a steady bite for those of us who are determined or just don’t know any better. Spotted seatrout are being found in respectable […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 26, 2017

Spring break might be over, but no break in hot fishing action Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally shaping up again with Just Reel fishing charters 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 […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 19, 2017

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 […]

Fishing Report January 1, 2017

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 with Just Reel fishing charters around Anna Maria Island is nothing better than excellent. Offshore and nearshore fishing are proving to […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report December 18, 2016

December fishing providing anglers with a variety of catches Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters 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 […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report December 11, 2016

Winter is coming — time to bait with shrimp for a hookup Using live shrimp while fishing with Just Reel fishing charters 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 […]

Fishing Report December 4, 2016

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 with Just Reel fishing charters for snook and trout […]

Fishing Report November 20, 2016

Cooler weather sends fish on the move      With the cooler November weather nipping at our heels, you may find a number of species on the move, especially in the backcountry.  Snook are hastily making their way towards their wintertime haunts and in the process are voraciously on the feed so they can fatten […]

Fishing Report November 13, 2016

Fall fishing pattern shows up in November   A little taste of fall weather is a welcome sight to the fishing community of Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. We’re finally settling into our fall pattern, which promises some great fishing for both inshore and nearshore anglers alike. Bait is found in abundance, which is a […]

Fishing Report October 30, 2016

Persistence, faith and a little luck key to hooking up     With winds persistently blowing 10-20 m.p.h. for what seems like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters still manages to put smiles on the faces of local and visiting fishers alike. Especially the visiting anglers because they don’t know […]