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VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 5, 2025

Manuel G.

5.0 / 5

Great experience

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Manuel G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Jack took us on his boat to the sound in front of Niantic and Old Lyme to fish. We caught mostly small fish and a couple of good porgie. Captain Jack is a ver nice person and a professional sailor. Toward the end of the three hours of the trip, we were a little sea sick and asked him to bring us back to shore. He asked us if we really didn’t want to try another fishing spot, but we were done for the day. I recommend his fishing tours.

Captain Jack took us on his boat to the sound in front of Niantic and Old Lyme to fish. We caught mostly small fish and a couple...

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 80 reviews

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4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	83%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	83%

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Patrick R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 28, 2025

Patrick R.

5.0 / 5

Jul 28, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

My son and I do an annual trip on our way home from his summer camp. Due to an emergency we spent more time at camp than expected so we had to cancel our regular charter. This was a blessing because we found captain Jack. He was able to get us in last minute. It was a great trip, we caught fish all day and he took the time to explain things to my son. We may have a new regular boat for our annual trip

My son and I do an annual trip on our way home from his summer camp. Due to an emergency we spent more time at camp than...

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Julianne S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Looking forward to another trip next year

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on July 29, 2025

Julianne S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 29, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM)

Looking forward to another trip next year

VERIFIED

Communication with the captain was great. Knowledgeable and responsive out on the water and great with a chatty and inquisitive 11 year old. Caught a fun mix of fish and had a great time. Easy parking and location to access the boat in a very pretty area.

Communication with the captain was great. Knowledgeable and responsive out on the water and great with a chatty and inquisitive...

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Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2025

thanks Julianne

Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2025

thanks Julianne

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Molly K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Just what we hoped for

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays on September 13, 2025

Molly K.

5.0 / 5

Sep 13, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Weekend & Holidays

Just what we hoped for

VERIFIED

Weather was perfect and Capn Jack was a great host. Took us to a few spots for bottom feeders, we all caught fish and had a fantastic time on the sound. Highly recommend especially for a laid back experience!

Weather was perfect and Capn Jack was a great host. Took us to a few spots for bottom feeders, we all caught fish and had a...

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Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on September 13, 2025

thank you

Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on September 13, 2025

thank you

Captain replied

Donald S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM) on August 7, 2025

Donald S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 7, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Weekdays (AM)

Great day on the water

VERIFIED

Seasoned captain who genuinely likes to see people have a good time. Great outing

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Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on September 13, 2025

thank you, your crew is welcome back anytime!

Jack Fairburn (The Captain)

Replied on September 13, 2025

thank you, your crew is welcome back anytime!

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