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: 3 days 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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Dustin A.
Santa Ynez, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day on the bay w/ Capt Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on July 2, 2021
Spent a morning with Captain Jack chasing Stripers and Blues inshore before heading out a bit for some Fluke and Black Seabass...
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Robert F.
Montville, CT
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 Captain Jack

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on September 23, 2018
Captain Jack is awesome! We asked to go fishing off of Black point and it was a beautiful calm day. We got many Scup and small...
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Remi L.
Waterford, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Season quick off

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on May 6, 2018
Sunday May 6th, John brought my daughter (8 y.o) and I on a ride last Sunday morning. To enjoy being on the...
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Bill H.
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THE BEST!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on September 11, 2020
Captain John could not have given my grandson and I a better experience. He was so professional but fun and relaxed at the...
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Sue P.
Dayville, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on September 12, 2020
Captain Jack was great. The day way beautiful but seas rough. Thankfully not an issue for us. Caught fish just not ones we...
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