Captain
Michael Ford

Member since February 2018 Port Ewen, United States
Background
Captain Michael Ford has been fishing his whole life. A few years back, he decided to turn his hobby into a career and began running charters on the Hudson River and Lake Ontario. Capt. Mike holds a USCG Master License, as well as a New York State Guide License. He knows all the special spots and honey holes to put you on some of the biggest fish, including monster Stripers and Salmon! By booking a trip with Reel Addicted Charters, you’re signing up for an all-inclusive adventure, designed to give you the best experience while using the best fishing equipment money can buy. Join Capt. Mike today and get ready to create lasting fishing memories with Reel Addicted Charters!

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Ford

Port Ewen, United States
Background
Captain Michael Ford has been fishing his whole life. A few years back, he decided to turn his hobby into a career and began running charters on the Hudson River and Lake Ontario. Capt. Mike holds a USCG Master License, as well as a New York State Guide License. He knows all the special spots and honey holes to put you on some of the biggest fish, including monster Stripers and Salmon! By booking a trip with Reel Addicted Charters, you’re signing up for an all-inclusive adventure, designed to give you the best experience while using the best fishing equipment money can buy. Join Capt. Mike today and get ready to create lasting fishing memories with Reel Addicted Charters!
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Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Port Ewen

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(21 reviews)
Port Ewen
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Trips from US $800

Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(42 reviews)
Mexico
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Great Day Fishing the Hudson!
Amazing afternoon trip!
Amazing afternoon trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Susan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Fishing the Hudson!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Hudson River Stripers on May 20, 2025
Captain Mike and his Dad worked very hard to give us the best experience possible. Four of us all caught fish including a forty...
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Wayne C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Hudson River Stripers on May 18, 2025
Great Trip. Captain Mike was phenomenal
Wayne C. recommends Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Port Ewen
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Bob D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing afternoon trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on September 21, 2024
Great boat and equipment. AMAZING CREW! I have fished all over the world and this was a top notch operation. Fishing was great...
Bob D. recommends Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2024
Our family fishing trip was excellent everyone caught fish. Captain Mike and Nick work with us to deliver to perfect trip.ย ...
Robert C. recommends Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
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Andrew S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2024
Andrew S. recommends Reel Addicted Charters โ€“ Pulaski
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