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John Fairbanks

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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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UnWind Charters

4.9 / 5

(71 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(71 reviews)

Hatteras • 25 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 6 hours ago

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 71 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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3 stars		1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Brandon P.

Jonesborough, TN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome half day trip!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2023

Brandon P.

Jonesborough, TN

5.0 / 5

Jul 18, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

We had a great morning with Captain John! Slow going in the beginning, but we got some fish on later in the trip. Spanish, Blue, a bunch of Lizard Fish, and a baby Cobia. John worked to get us on fish nonstop. We even saw a dolphin pod as we headed out. Highly recommend. We’ll be calling John to go out again!

We had a great morning with Captain John! Slow going in the beginning, but we got some fish on later in the trip. Spanish,...

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John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2023

Thanks Brandon, I had a great time with you and your “Outlaws” It was definitely bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, full count and we managed to hit a run in. You guys were great and made it fun. Can’t thank you enough for that. I hope we can do it again. Thank You. John

John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on July 18, 2023

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Mark A.

Biglerville, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day

VERIFIED 3/4 Day – Family and Friends Fun on August 15, 2023

Mark A.

Biglerville, PA

5.0 / 5

Aug 15, 2023

3/4 Day – Family and Friends Fun

Full day

VERIFIED

Capt. John is the greatest! He was polite, informative, friendly, and took special time to make my grandson’s experience special. He found the fish and we had our hands full when the blues starting biting. Caught our limit of nice sized fish. Thanks Capt. John. Looking forward to booking with you next year.

Capt. John is the greatest! He was polite, informative, friendly, and took special time to make my grandson’s experience...

Mark A. recommends UnWind Charters

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John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on September 17, 2023

Thank You. This is one of those trips I will always remember. I had a great time with y’all and really enjoyed watching you with your Son and Grandson. The good fishing was the icing on the cake. Conditions were pretty nautical and y’all earned your Sea Legs. Your grandson was awesome and can mate for me anytime. Thanks for a great trip. John

John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on September 17, 2023

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Kim S.

Windham, ME

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Beautiful Sunset cruise

VERIFIED Sunset Fishing Trip on April 17, 2023

Kim S.

Windham, ME

5.0 / 5

Apr 17, 2023

Sunset Fishing Trip

Beautiful Sunset cruise

VERIFIED

We booked a sunset cruise for our visit to OBX with UnWind Charters and it was a highlight of the trip! Our three teenagers had a great time fishing and we enjoyed an amazing creek cruise and sunset! Capt. John was fantastic and we would highly recommend this (and would book again!).

We booked a sunset cruise for our visit to OBX with UnWind Charters and it was a highlight of the trip! Our three teenagers...

Kim S. recommends UnWind Charters

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John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on April 22, 2023

Thanks Kim, I had a great time too and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with your family. Glad y’all had fun. Thank You John

John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on April 22, 2023

Thanks Kim, I had a great time too and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with your family. Glad y’all had fun. Thank You
John

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Tiffany C.

Severna Park, Maryland

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Morning 2-hour Fishing trip

VERIFIED Sunset Fishing Trip on August 20, 2022

Tiffany C.

Severna Park, Maryland

5.0 / 5

Aug 20, 2022

Sunset Fishing Trip

Morning 2-hour Fishing trip

VERIFIED

I took my son (6.5 years old) on his first fishing trip. He loved it. We were supposed to do a sunset fishing trip not due to storms we moved it to the next morning. We caught 3 fish and my son had lots of fun on our last activity in the Outer Banks before heading home. Boat was clean, we tried a few different fishing spots and a couple different fishing techniques. John cleaned the fish and packed it on ice for us on our way out. We had so much fun.

I took my son (6.5 years old) on his first fishing trip. He loved it. We were supposed to do a sunset fishing trip not due...

Tiffany C. recommends UnWind Charters

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John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on August 24, 2022

I had a great time with you and your son. I loved watching the teamwork, Mom casting and him jigging, setting the hook and reeling in the fish by himself. Y’all did great! Hope you enjoyed the trout. Thank You.

John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on August 24, 2022

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Thomas O.

Dighton, MA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Family and Friends fun trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day – Family and Friends Fun on June 27, 2022

Thomas O.

Dighton, MA

5.0 / 5

Jun 27, 2022

3/4 Day – Family and Friends Fun

Family and Friends fun trip

VERIFIED

Capt John was fantastic. We have 3 boys, not all like to fish, and Capt John had a day planned that all 3 of our boys enjoyed. Clamming, fishing, swimming off a sandbar and collecting some really cool shells. Ended the day with dolphins and a huge sea turtle. John let our boys ride on top with him as well giving them a whole different perspective. Highly recommend, especially for any families looking for something for everyone. Thanks John!!

Capt John was fantastic. We have 3 boys, not all like to fish, and Capt John had a day planned that all 3 of our boys enjoyed. ...

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John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2022

Thank you. I had a great day with you and your family, I’m not sure who had more fun. I loved seeing y’all have as much fun as I do just being on the water. Thank you for a great day, it’s one I’ll remember.

John Fairbanks (The Captain)

Replied on June 29, 2022

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