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Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters

Member since June 2022 Fort Myers, United States
Background
A USCG OUPV and Master's License holder, Capt. Ethan Hanson is a 6th-generation angler living in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been roaming the waters of Southwest, FL for over 20 years. He is the great-great-great-grandson of Capt. Manuel Gonzalez, the founding father of Fort Myers, FL who pulled into the Fort on a boat that set sail from Spain in 1847, making it safe to say the water is in Capt. Ethan's blood. His love for the water has been evident for a long time – from mowing lawns during the summer as a young kid, making just enough gas money to take out the Jon boat hoping to catch one specimen of Snook, to growing up and winning some of the most prestige fishing tournaments in the area. Having a firm idea of what he wanted to do with his life after college, Capt. Ethan had the pleasure of working under Capt. Bill Hammond and Angela Hammond of Endless Summer Charters. There, he could not only take his skills to the next level but also he was taught how to provide his clients a true saltwater experience.
Techniques
Captain Ethan's favorite and most sought style of fishing is sight fishing for Snook, Redfish, or Tarpon. For him, there’s no feeling like watching a big game fish eat a bait that you presented.

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Fort Myers, United States
Background
A USCG OUPV and Master's License holder, Capt. Ethan Hanson is a 6th-generation angler living in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been roaming the waters of Southwest, FL for over 20 years. He is the great-great-great-grandson of Capt. Manuel Gonzalez, the founding father of Fort Myers, FL who pulled into the Fort on a boat that set sail from Spain in 1847, making it safe to say the water is in Capt. Ethan's blood. His love for the water has been evident for a long time – from mowing lawns during the summer as a young kid, making just enough gas money to take out the Jon boat hoping to catch one specimen of Snook, to growing up and winning some of the most prestige fishing tournaments in the area. Having a firm idea of what he wanted to do with his life after college, Capt. Ethan had the pleasure of working under Capt. Bill Hammond and Angela Hammond of Endless Summer Charters. There, he could not only take his skills to the next level but also he was taught how to provide his clients a true saltwater experience.
Techniques
Captain Ethan's favorite and most sought style of fishing is sight fishing for Snook, Redfish, or Tarpon. For him, there’s no feeling like watching a big game fish eat a bait that you presented.
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Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Fort Myers
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon, Trout & Ladyfish
Tarpon, Trout & Ladyfish
Tarpon, Trout & Ladyfish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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David G.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on July 20, 2023
We had a great 4 hours fishing trip with Ethan. We caught some Snook, a lot seatrouts, a mackerel, catfish and a huge...
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James W.
Chillicothe, OH
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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6 Hour trip with Captain Ethan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Wreck/Reef on July 19, 2023
GREAT trip. Caught a BIG redfish and first time catching a snook. Captain Ethan was VERY helpful. Had a GREAT time!
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Jared H.
Knoxville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Wreck/Reef on July 6, 2023
Will always book with captain Ethan when in the Fort Myers area. Never had more fun on a trip. You will not regret booking.
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Jesse H.
Lafayette, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with captain Ethan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on May 20, 2023
Captain Ethan was a blast to fish and talk with. Highly recommend this charter. Got all of us on some really nice fish!
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Garrett D.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great time catching lots of fish.

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on February 24, 2023
Ethan took us out for a half day and we lost track of how many snook we caught. My wife and I already have another trip scheduled.
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