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
(79 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 79 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
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Mark L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip great captain

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on June 22, 2024
My boys and I had a wonderful time. It was completely chill and easy. Captain Jack kept moving us around to make sure we caught...
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Matthew R.
Ashford, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Jim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Capton/ Great man

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on June 23, 2024
Captain Jack is one of the nicest people Iโ€™ve ever met. Exceeded expectations fishing. Even dropped my son off because he...
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James B.
Hampton, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience with Captain Jack of Bell 8 Charters!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 6, 2022
Our family of four absolutely enjoyed our early July outing with Captain Jack, owner of Bell 8 Charters. Jack provided really...
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Jennifer D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 20, 2024
Captain Jack was great.ย  Kids had a great time. We went with a four people and everyone caught at least 3 fish.ย  He took...
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