Captain
Dustin Hansel

Member since May 2020 Key Largo, United States
Background
Key Largo Sportfishing is a family-owned business. Founded by Brad Hansel and his wife Brenda, who have been fishing in south Florida their whole lives. Now, their Captain is their son Dustin. He started as a first mate on a family boat, and this was his favorite activity, every day after school. When he graduated, he made this into a profession and got his USCG license.
Techniques
Depending on the season, we target Sailfish, Dolphin/(Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, Shark, & Tarpon. Though we catch many various species in addition: i.e: Wahoo, TripleTail, Tuna, Runners, etc. We offer a range of techniques from Kite fishing, Deep Dropping, Sight fishing and Trolling. Our crew uses the best technique for the targeted species depending on the season, and what been biting at the time. We stay up to date on local fishing reports and get out personally as often as possible to always be in the "know"! We recommend Grey's Taxidermy to mount your trophy catches, and fillet and you choose to keep (in season/ per regulation) and bag them up for you to take home! We recommend releasing any bill fish, after a quick photo when possible!

Hey, I'm Captain Dustin Hansel

Key Largo, United States
Background
Key Largo Sportfishing is a family-owned business. Founded by Brad Hansel and his wife Brenda, who have been fishing in south Florida their whole lives. Now, their Captain is their son Dustin. He started as a first mate on a family boat, and this was his favorite activity, every day after school. When he graduated, he made this into a profession and got his USCG license.
Techniques
Depending on the season, we target Sailfish, Dolphin/(Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Snapper, Grouper, Marlin, Shark, & Tarpon. Though we catch many various species in addition: i.e: Wahoo, TripleTail, Tuna, Runners, etc. We offer a range of techniques from Kite fishing, Deep Dropping, Sight fishing and Trolling. Our crew uses the best technique for the targeted species depending on the season, and what been biting at the time. We stay up to date on local fishing reports and get out personally as often as possible to always be in the "know"! We recommend Grey's Taxidermy to mount your trophy catches, and fillet and you choose to keep (in season/ per regulation) and bag them up for you to take home! We recommend releasing any bill fish, after a quick photo when possible!

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(126 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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Jeremy W.
Loudonville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Full day of adventure

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on December 22, 2022
We booked a full day wanting to go after the sailfish and that we did. We started off by hooking and netting bait fish in the...
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Two Reel, Too much Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 6, 2023
The stars had aligned for our fishing trip.  Great weather and lots of fish.  The fish part was probably because Cpt. Dustin...
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Stephen I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on January 18, 2024
We had the best day! Captain Dustin and mate John went above and beyond to put us on the fish. We have fished many charters,...
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Amie K.
Marshall, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dustin and First Mate Ryan Rock!

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on October 2, 2021
The day started out a little slow but we just made ourselves comfortable and relaxed on their nicely equipped boat.  Soon...
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Judd B.
Palmetto, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tropical storms, sea sickness mixed with hangovers

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 13, 2021
Started out the day on time, but unfortunately I was so hungover I was convinced death was minutes away. The crew were smart...
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