By far one of my favorite fishing experiences to date. Me and my girlfriend are from Ohio and we’re down here on vacation. I am a pretty avid fishermen back home but don’t know too much about saltwater fishing and captain Ellison was great. He answered all my questions with ease and my girlfriend didn’t have much fishing experience and he was very patient and knowledgeable as to getting my girlfriend some fish as well. Our charter we were originally suppose to go out on cancelled on us that morning… captain Ellison took our trip last second and I couldn’t have been more grateful!! I told him exactly what I had wanted to fish for which was a snook and a redfish because I’ve always wanted to catch one for as long as a I could remember and conditions were not the best but me put me on to both of my bucket list fish with ease. No questions asked he took me to the spots for the fish and the rest was history!!!! Even got me on my first sea trout as well completing my first back country slam!!! Super awesome trip and wether you’re an experienced fisherman or not!!! Can’t express how much I appreciate the trip and will never forgot who put me onto my first snook and redfish!!!

What an experience for our family! Ellison and his first mate, Frankie, took us backwater fishing and we caught 6 species of fish including Bluefish, Mangrove Snapper, Sheephead, Catfish, Sea Trout, and Pompano. Ellison and Frankie were great with the kids and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend On the Rum Charters for any occasion. They are veteran owned and operated. Ellison is willing to tailor your trip to ensure that your group will have a great experience and make memories that you will share with your loved ones. Thanks again for showing my family a wonderful time.

Our first time out on the ocean to fish and Captain Ellison was simply great with us all.  Wife Amy was concerned about being out on the water and he made her feel very comfortable and at ease with being out in the Gulf.  We highly recommend Captain Ellison and can’t wait to be able to come back to Florida to go back out with him again.  Even though we did not catch a ton of fish we were able to catch some sea trout, red snapper, lady fish and a small bonnet head shark.  Thank you Captain Ellison for a enjoyable and relaxing time fishing.

Captain Ellison was very knowledgeable and professional today. He knew his craft and that showed with the type and quantity of fish we caught. I would recommend this charter to family, friends, couples, etc.

Beautiful scenery and boat ride down the Imperial River and Estero Bay. Tracked down multiple fishing spots and caught a variety of fish. All led by knowledgeable and super nice Captain Ellison. Highly recommend