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!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(126 reviews)
Key Largo
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Customer reviews

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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Aaron Y.
Girard, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Dustin

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on September 22, 2021
We found multiple large schools of Mahi and had 3 or 4 rods with fish on at the same time multiple times. We caught a few barracuda...
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George P.
Homestead, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My Wife caught a Shark!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 7, 2021
We had an incredible fishing trip with the Capt and mate of the Two Reel. The ocean and day was amazing. We caught mahi mahi,...
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Charles D.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with Two Reel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 5, 2021
Amazing afternoon on the water!ย  Dustin and Matt were wonderful hosts, we caught mahi mahi and black tuna.ย  Amazing for dinner!ย ...
Charles D. recommends Key Largo Sportfishing โ€“ Two Reel
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Key Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Three quarter day for dolphin trip.

3/4 Day Trip on June 3, 2020
We had a great time!ย  Captain Dustin was amazing!ย  It was a beautiful day.ย  Cap. Dustin knew where to go to catch any fish.ย ...
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David J.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dustin

VERIFIED   Summertime Shark & Tarpon (5-9PM) on May 11, 2022
We had a really fun time. The crew was extremely helpful. I would recommend this outfit to anyone.
David J. recommends Key Largo Sportfishing โ€“ Two Reel
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