Captain
John Fairbanks

Member since June 2022 Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain John loves the water and being on it. He retired from the Coast Guard in 2016 after 20 years of service and being stationed in Washington State, Maine, Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina. He feels he was blessed to serve 12 of his 20 years on Hatteras Island. Captain John looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with you. There is nothing more "UnWinding" whether you’re fishing, exploring, swimming, or drifting the sloughs. From hardcore fishing to just getting out on the water to relax, his goal is to make your trip something to remember. Trips can be tailored to your desires. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Call to discuss availability and flexible times. Recommended items to bring with you include sunblock, polarized sunglasses, towels, drinks, and snacks. You’re welcome to bring a small cooler or use one provided. Unwind Charters has a pilothouse boat with plenty of dry storage space for your belongings and seating space if you want to get out of the sun.
Techniques
Sight casting for Drum (Redfish). Drifting and casting lures. Bottom fishing when conditions aren’t the best for casting. Trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Hey, I'm Captain John Fairbanks

Hatteras, United States
Background
Captain John loves the water and being on it. He retired from the Coast Guard in 2016 after 20 years of service and being stationed in Washington State, Maine, Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina. He feels he was blessed to serve 12 of his 20 years on Hatteras Island. Captain John looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with you. There is nothing more "UnWinding" whether you’re fishing, exploring, swimming, or drifting the sloughs. From hardcore fishing to just getting out on the water to relax, his goal is to make your trip something to remember. Trips can be tailored to your desires. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Call to discuss availability and flexible times. Recommended items to bring with you include sunblock, polarized sunglasses, towels, drinks, and snacks. You’re welcome to bring a small cooler or use one provided. Unwind Charters has a pilothouse boat with plenty of dry storage space for your belongings and seating space if you want to get out of the sun.
Techniques
Sight casting for Drum (Redfish). Drifting and casting lures. Bottom fishing when conditions aren’t the best for casting. Trolling for Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(71 reviews)
Hatteras
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (79)
First Charter Trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Madeline S.
Freeland, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening fishing trip

VERIFIED   Sunset Fishing Trip on September 7, 2022
Everyone had a great time. We were catching fish, listening to music, and enjoying the scenery. What more could you ask for!...
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Bill L.
Newtonville, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Nice all around experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 31, 2022
Great experience for us with preteens . Very informative , claming was a great experience!! . John was excellent, and patient....
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Eddie M.
Hatteras, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day with Captain John

VERIFIED   3/4 Day โ€“ Family and Friends Fun on July 22, 2022
This was a reunion week for us in OBX and we wanted some time on the water.ย  we had a great inshore trip with Captain John.ย ...
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Chris W.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day out front of the island

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2022
We had a great day, captain put us on some fish, we could have caught more but we decided to target different species. We caught...
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David R. S.
Goochland, VA
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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Half day trip with captain John .

VERIFIED   3/4 Day โ€“ Family and Friends Fun on September 3, 2022
Great time fishing , clamming and shelling . Captain John was awesome ! I will definitely use him again .
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