Captain
Ethan Brannock

Member since June 2017 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Fishing has always been a true passion of mine. I really enjoy using a variety of fishing techniques through the year while targeting the wide range of fish species we have to offer on the west coast of Florida. I have always had a passion for the water and fishing has been one of my favorite ways to relax. I mostly use live bait but there are times we like to use cut bait and artificial lures. Fishing is a science and you must approach each targeted fish with the proper techniques to achieve the best results. Over the past 30+ years of fishing I have learned a lot of the secret locations in our local waterways and I am excited to show you a great time on the water catching fish with a true local.
Techniques
Different times for the year requires a unique approach while targeting certain species. When its winter time we use a lot of Shrimp and Pinfish. We will fish a lot of docks, bridges, and mangroves throughout the day. The Mangrove Snapper and big Sheepshead come in from offshore and the bite gets really good at winter. During the summer time or warmer months of the year we like to use Shiners or Pinfish for awesome Snook and Redfish bites. When we fish for Spotted Seatrout we like to use a lot of artificial baits, the artificial bait helps stop us from gut hooking the fish and hurting the fish when we release them. I truly enjoy using a variety of fishing techniques to catch our targeted fish through the year. Fishing is a science and you must approach each targeted fish with the proper techniques to achieve the best results.

Hey, I'm Captain Ethan Brannock

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Fishing has always been a true passion of mine. I really enjoy using a variety of fishing techniques through the year while targeting the wide range of fish species we have to offer on the west coast of Florida. I have always had a passion for the water and fishing has been one of my favorite ways to relax. I mostly use live bait but there are times we like to use cut bait and artificial lures. Fishing is a science and you must approach each targeted fish with the proper techniques to achieve the best results. Over the past 30+ years of fishing I have learned a lot of the secret locations in our local waterways and I am excited to show you a great time on the water catching fish with a true local.
Techniques
Different times for the year requires a unique approach while targeting certain species. When its winter time we use a lot of Shrimp and Pinfish. We will fish a lot of docks, bridges, and mangroves throughout the day. The Mangrove Snapper and big Sheepshead come in from offshore and the bite gets really good at winter. During the summer time or warmer months of the year we like to use Shiners or Pinfish for awesome Snook and Redfish bites. When we fish for Spotted Seatrout we like to use a lot of artificial baits, the artificial bait helps stop us from gut hooking the fish and hurting the fish when we release them. I truly enjoy using a variety of fishing techniques to catch our targeted fish through the year. Fishing is a science and you must approach each targeted fish with the proper techniques to achieve the best results.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(82 reviews)
Holmes Beach
trips from US $800

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Chartering out of Bradenton area
Chartering out of Bradenton area
8 hour trip with Captain Ethan
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
89%
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Dave S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ethan

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea Snapper & Grouper on April 5, 2023
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Corey N.
Becker, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ethan

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Deep Sea Snapper & Grouper on March 21, 2023
Corey N. recommends Kick Azz Fishing Charters โ€“ 32'
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Mike B.
Downers Grove, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip (8:00AM) on March 30, 2021
Captian Ethan is outstanding.ย  He knows all the places to fish given his experience growing up in the area.ย  Great guide,...
Mike B. recommends Kick Azz Fishing Charters โ€“ 32'
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Robin G.
Bozeman, MT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain ethan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (1PM) on March 17, 2021
Great day. Ethan was great with the kids (10 and 14) and grandpa (87]. Everyone caught fish and had fun. Ethanโ€™s communications...
Robin G. recommends Kick Azz Fishing Charters โ€“ 32'
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Diane J.
Greenville, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ethan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip (8:00AM) on June 14, 2022
Everyone had a wonderful time. They really like Captain Ethan. We will try to book with him next year!!
Diane J. recommends Kick Azz Fishing Charters โ€“ 32'
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