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.
12
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Apex Angling CT

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
Fairfield
Trips from US $700

Apex Angling CT - Eastern Sound and Offshore

Just added to our fleet
Groton
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $999

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
August fishing trip
Huge fish everywhere!
Huge fish everywhere!
+5
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
58%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Jacobey B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 3, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Patrick M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  June 21, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Armond L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

He Tried to Warn Us

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 3, 2026
The weather was not great when we went out. Capt. Ben tried to warn us ahead of time, but we went ahead and went out because...
Armond L. recommends Apex Angling CT
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DAN C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught 7 Stripper 20-40 inches in 4 hours

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 15, 2025
Captain Ben was an excellent guide. He knows where to go & the right bait & tackle to get the job done. We were very satisfied...
DAN C. recommends Apex Angling CT
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Eric W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 3, 2025
Eric W. recommends Apex Angling CT
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