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
(77 reviews)
Old Lyme
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
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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
82%
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Joseph M.
Naugatuck, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on May 11, 2021
You can tell right from the start captain jack cares about having you enjoy youโ€™re time on his boat. From the moment I booked...
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Tracy C.
Durham, New Hampshire
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day with Captain "Jack"!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on August 4, 2019
My 12 year old son and I just finished a fantastic day on the water with Captain โ€œJackโ€!ย  The trip was exactly what we...
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Alex K.
Fairfield, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect day on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 1, 2019
Captain โ€œJackโ€ (John) took us on a great trip!ย  You can tell he loves being out on the water and meeting new people. Heโ€™s...
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Sage N.
Enfield, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful fishing charter!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 31, 2022
We had such a wonderful time with Captain Jack! He was so pleasant and knowledgeable. We canโ€™t wait to return!
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Justin P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 6, 2021
Best experience ever. Captain John was great for us first time fishers and the children loved it. Especially when they caught...
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