Captain
Jack Fairburn

Member since August 2017 Old Lyme, United States
Background
I have been boating and fishing on the eastern end of Long Island Sound over 30 years. Having summers off from my teaching job has allowed me to experience the quiet waters during weekdays without most of the weekend amateurs.
Techniques
Live-lining bunker has produced awesome results with striped bass. When the Bunker migrate in as the water warms, "snagging" a few of these live 10" baitfish usually takes only a little while. Sunrise is when the stripers are most active. Casting surface poppers near structure can be quite exciting as well. Bottom fishing for Scup and Black Sea bass often produces an interesting bi-catch of Sea Robbins, Sand Sharks and Fluke.

Hey, I'm Captain Jack Fairburn

Old Lyme, United States
Background
I have been boating and fishing on the eastern end of Long Island Sound over 30 years. Having summers off from my teaching job has allowed me to experience the quiet waters during weekdays without most of the weekend amateurs.
Techniques
Live-lining bunker has produced awesome results with striped bass. When the Bunker migrate in as the water warms, "snagging" a few of these live 10" baitfish usually takes only a little while. Sunrise is when the stripers are most active. Casting surface poppers near structure can be quite exciting as well. Bottom fishing for Scup and Black Sea bass often produces an interesting bi-catch of Sea Robbins, Sand Sharks and Fluke.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(60 reviews)
Old Lyme
 Last booking: 4 days ago
trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Perfect day on the seas
Wonderful fishing charter!!
Wonderful fishing charter!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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Matthew R.
Ashford, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 29, 2023
ย  I booked this fishing charter just to spend some time with my father before we move away- and it was definitely well worth...
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Larry S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day on the seas

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on October 12, 2023
I mentioned to Captain Jack pre-trip I want to go after Stripers and Blues. He indeed delivered both! Mother Nature also through...
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Rebecca O.
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience with Captain Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 14, 2023
We booked a 3-hour charter with Captain Jack and couldnโ€™t be happier. He was very responsible and flexible, given that we...
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John D.
Arlington, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day All Around

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 16, 2023
Captain Jack is the best. He adjusted our time based on weather conditions. He was calm and works really well with kids. He...
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Karyn B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on October 19, 2023
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