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Coleman’s Guide Service

Member since November 2024 Freeport, United States
Background
I’m a 10th generation Mainer. I grew up in Augusta and have degrees from UMO in Biology and a Masters from Sarah Lawerence College in writing. I’m also a flyfishing guide in Rangely Maine, and Scotland. I write for the Maine Sportsman and I’m a published poet short story writer.
Techniques
Trolling for Salmon and Brook Trout in the Rangely area. Fly fishing in the Rangely area. Live lining and casting lures. Jigging.

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Freeport, United States
Background
I’m a 10th generation Mainer. I grew up in Augusta and have degrees from UMO in Biology and a Masters from Sarah Lawerence College in writing. I’m also a flyfishing guide in Rangely Maine, and Scotland. I write for the Maine Sportsman and I’m a published poet short story writer.
Techniques
Trolling for Salmon and Brook Trout in the Rangely area. Fly fishing in the Rangely area. Live lining and casting lures. Jigging.
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4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Denise K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip Family Mackerel Jigging on August 2, 2025
If you’re looking for a fun morning activity, go jigging for mackerel with Captain Joe. On the way out to Casco bay in search...
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Marc L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great morning with my kids

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip Family Mackerel Jigging on August 22, 2025
Captain was great.  My 7 and 13 year olds had a great time fishing.  The saw pogies at the dock, a ship catching bait in...
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Nicole I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Holy Mackeral

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Striped bass (PM) on September 23, 2025
What a beautiful day to be out on the water.  Although my son didn’t catch the “big one” it certainly wasn’t for the...
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William B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Coleman & Son Delivers!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip — Striped Bass(AM) on September 12, 2025
Fishing started out hot!! Took home some mackerel and crab for a campfire dinner. We weren’t able to hook up to any Stripped...
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Jordan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the bay !

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Striped Bass(PM) on August 30, 2025
Captain Joe and his first mate, Jack, showed us a great time on the bay. We caught a ton of mackerel! He even filleted one...
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