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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.
Our Team
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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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Michael W.
Sarasota, Florida
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
Overall

Half Day With Captain Ethan

6 Hour Trip โ€“ Combo on July 26, 2022
Been on any number of charter trips but this one will stand out for sure. Captain Ethan put us on some stud red fish and some...
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Josh C.
Lucas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Wreck/Reef on July 22, 2022
My boys and family have been on many trips all around Florida. That being said they loved Ethan and have to agree. His passion...
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Nelson T.
North Fort Myers, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain Ethan

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on June 19, 2022
What an amazing day! Took my father-in-law fishing for Fatherโ€™s Day 2022. Ethan made the trip enjoyable and highly memorable....
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David A.
De Motte, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Incredible charter with Captain Ethan!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Combo on August 1, 2023
Our best charter yet! Captain Ethan was great.ย  Recommend him 100%
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Billy C.
Knoxville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Ethan!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on March 14, 2023
Ethan was outstanding. Really enjoyed our day.
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