Captain
Benjamin Burdine

Member since March 2023 Fairfield, United States
Background
Born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, Captain Ben has over 25 years of experience fishing on the Long Island Sound. He operates Apex Angling CT, offering a full-service fishing charter and guided fishing for anglers of all skill levels. He specializes in light tackle, fly fishing, topwater, and sight fishing.
Techniques
Fishing Western and Central Long Island Sound. Specializing in Light Tackle, Fly Fishing, Topwater, and Sight-fishing. Targeting Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore and Atlantic Bonito almost exclusively using Lures and Flies.

Hey, I'm Captain Benjamin Burdine

Fairfield, United States
Background
Born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, Captain Ben has over 25 years of experience fishing on the Long Island Sound. He operates Apex Angling CT, offering a full-service fishing charter and guided fishing for anglers of all skill levels. He specializes in light tackle, fly fishing, topwater, and sight fishing.
Techniques
Fishing Western and Central Long Island Sound. Specializing in Light Tackle, Fly Fishing, Topwater, and Sight-fishing. Targeting Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore and Atlantic Bonito almost exclusively using Lures and Flies.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Fairfield
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Huge fish everywhere!
Huge fish everywhere!
Huge fish everywhere!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Walter B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Friendly knowledgeable and helpful fishing guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 17, 2024
Benjamin can put you on the fish although we only had a few fish to bring home. I blame that on the rules and size for the...
Walter B. recommends Apex Angling CT
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Burton R.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Huge fish everywhere!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 13, 2024
During our 4 hour trip we caught around 15-18 stripers all between 36-40+ inches. It was just fantastic fishing and captain...
Burton R. recommends Apex Angling CT
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Burton R.
Hamden, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our trip with captain Ben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 30, 2023
We had a wonderful morning with captain Ben. He was very knowledgeable and worked hard to get us to the fish. My wife and I...
Burton R. recommends Apex Angling CT
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Ivan G.
Sheridan, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Ivan Gorzalka on July 4, 2023
Ivan G. recommends Apex Angling CT
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Adam R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 28, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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