Capt. Jack has been fishing, diving, and navigating the waters of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard for nearly 20 years. He has been featured and published in "The Fisherman" Magazine and on the cover of numerous other publications.He is experienced in all major aspects of fishing, ranging from deep sea trolling to light tackle flats and fly fishing. Jack is an avid student of fisheries Science. He has landed Striped Bass to 52lbs from kayak and known locally for having mastered the art of landing false albacore "Little Tunny" from shore. The Capt. still avidly fishes Rhode Island's lakes, rivers and streams. Depending on the season, you can connect with Trout, Large Mouth Bass, Crappie, Pickerel and Perch.

Capt. Jack is proficient with kayak handling, diving and marine rescue. Additionally, he has been working in the retail/outfitting aspect of the industry since the age of 15 and still currently maintains a part time pro-staff position, which allows him to maintain network contacts and to stay on top of the most current trends. Captain Jack’s list of licensure, achievements and certifications are in excess of but not limited to the following: 

USCG Master Captains license 50 gross tons

USCG Commercial Assistance towing endorsement

Certified by PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) at the following levels:

o Skin Diver

o SCUBA Diver

o Open Water Diver

o Adventure Diver

o Advanced Open Water Diver

o NITROX Diver (special air blends)

o Rescue Diver 

Currently enrolled in NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) Dive Master and Instructor programs through Giant Stride Scuba Center  

Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician

Rhode Island Licensed Emergency Medical Technician Cardiac (EMT-C)

o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

o Advanced life saving techniques for Stroke and Heart Attack victims

o Extended skills in Cardiac defibrillation, intravenous therapy and endotracheal intubation.

Certified American Heart Association in CPR at the health care provider level

Trained to national standards for Fire Fighter level II

Trained to national standards for Hazardous Materials at the First Responder level

Rhode Island (CDL) Commercial Drivers License Class B with airbrakes endorsement.

Active Member in good standing RISAA (Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association)

o Winner of the 2006 Year long Tournament for False Albacore species.

o 2007 inductee RISAA Hall of Fame.

o RISAA 2007 Angler of the Year!!!