Charter Operator
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
Dalton R.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Fort Myers
 Last booking: 1 day 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
Photos & videos by reviewers (256)
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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Charles R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on June 26, 2022
Charles R. recommends Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
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Wesley F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ethan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Combo on June 18, 2022
Wesley F. recommends Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
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Reed L.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Back Bay on August 8, 2022
Really cool guy and knows whatโ€™s going on. Great option for bigger groups too.
Reed L. recommends Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
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Charlie K.
Terre Haute, IN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Wreck/Reef on August 3, 2022
Charlie K. recommends Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters
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stephen d.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 11, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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