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
(80 reviews)
Old Lyme
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
Fishing with Jack
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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
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Kimberly G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jack is exactly what we needed!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on June 15, 2025
Awesome fishing experience! Bonus - We caught two baby sand sharks! So much fun!
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Nicole A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Fishing with Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 18, 2025
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Jake C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jack is the ideal charter Captain

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 5, 2024
Adjusted our times based on weather to make sure our crew had the absolute most enjoyable fishing experience. Our goal was...
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Kevin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Thank you Capt. Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 29, 2024
We really enjoyed ourselves on our trip with Capt. Jack. He reached out to us a day beforehand to make sure the weather would...
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