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
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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Julie W.
Groton, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great outing with Captain John aka Captain Jack!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on June 20, 2018
Chaplain Jack is awesome!ย  So friendly and helpful and encouraging and generous. We had a great time getting to know him;...
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Anna V.
The Bronx, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on May 27, 2019
Captain John was an amazing host. He was great with our 11 year old son. He made the trip educational and fun. We didnโ€™t...
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Pablo A.
Weare, New Hampshire
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on September 14, 2018
We have tested different fishing techniques in many different places. The knowledge of Captain John is amazing. He worked...
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Christine D.
Monroe, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on September 14, 2020
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Jason D.
Granby, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 15, 2020
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