I booked my trip with Captain Al based on the high ratings he received on fishingbooker.com. After spending the day with him, First Mate Ed and my three teenage boys, all I can say is “Wow!’. We had a great trip, Captain Al and Ed were consummate professionals and they made my inexperienced boys feel comfortable and welcome in their first real fishing experience. We caught a ton of fish, had a lot of fun and learned a tremendous amount about the northeastern fisheries. I give Captain Al five stars only because I can’t give him more stars.