Captain
Craig Claflin

Member since November 2023 Fairport Harbor, United States
Background
I have been fishing since age 4. Growing up in Salamanca, New York, I was navigating the Allegheny River on my own vessel made from two tires and a piece of plywood by age 8. A former US Marine, Survival Instructor, and father, my life experience provides those aboard the Blue Monkey with unparalleled safety and security, as well as some colorful story-telling when the fish aren't biting.
Techniques
We use a variety of methods depending on the targeted Fish. Varies methods include trolling, jigging, and drifting.

Hey, I'm Captain Craig Claflin

Fairport Harbor, United States
Background
I have been fishing since age 4. Growing up in Salamanca, New York, I was navigating the Allegheny River on my own vessel made from two tires and a piece of plywood by age 8. A former US Marine, Survival Instructor, and father, my life experience provides those aboard the Blue Monkey with unparalleled safety and security, as well as some colorful story-telling when the fish aren't biting.
Techniques
We use a variety of methods depending on the targeted Fish. Varies methods include trolling, jigging, and drifting.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Joel P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Good times in bad weather

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on April 12, 2025
Even though we were kind of out of season and the weather was cold. Craig did the best he could to get us fish and have a good...
Joel P. recommends Blue Monkey Charters โ€“ Fairport Harbor
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Marian K.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Will do again!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on August 23, 2024
The Blue Monkey is a very comfortable boat & Captain Craig is very knowledgeable. Our morning trip was a success with both...
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Chase S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on August 24, 2024
I will definitely be using Blue Monkey Charters again! Craig is a great guy and he provides a smooth exciting experience. Looking...
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Bruce K.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Great Time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on September 20, 2024
Caught our limit of walleyes in fist two hours. Captain Craig and his son do all the work. We had all the fun.
Bruce K. recommends Blue Monkey Charters โ€“ Fairport Harbor
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Mr K. M.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Walleye on September 12, 2024
Great time caught lots of fish good crew
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