Capt. Jack has been fishing, diving, and navigating the waters of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard for nearly 20 years. Traveling the world in search of trophy game-fish, He has landed species from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, The Caribbean Sea, The Gulf of Mexico as well as numerous lakes and streams in both the U.S. and Europe. Nicknamed the Jesse James of Angling, He's known for his edgy style and unique approach to the sport.
An active writer and photographer Jack has been both featured and published in numerous outdoor publications including: "Saltwater Sportsman," "On the Water," "The Fisherman," "Noreast," "Field and Stream," "Jig and Pop the World" and even in non-angling publications like "Rhode Island Monthly" and "Pool and Billiard" Magazines for his extreme angling style. He also literally helped write the book on freshwater fishing in Rhode Island for "The Freshwater Guides of New England" series. The Captain has also made appearances on Don Coyne's Fishing The Ocean State Television Show, Spike TV's coverage of The Monster Shark Tournament and Boston Sports Radio 1510 "The Zone."
He is experienced in all major aspects of fishing, ranging from deep sea trolling and Vertical Jigging 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 Bluefin Tuna to 300lbs on light tackle spinning gear. He's known locally for his Offshore knowledge and affinity for Japanese style Jigging and Popping.
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 Sales/pro-staff position at Quaker Lane Outfitters, 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
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician Cardiac (EMT-C)
Certified American Heart Association in CPR at the health care provider level
Certified by PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) at the following levels:o Skin Divero SCUBA Divero 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 program.
Active Member in good standing RISAA (Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association)
o 4 Time inductee RISAA Hall of Fame.
o 2 Time RISAA Angler of the Year (2007+2009)!!!
Team Captain of "Team Local Hooker Rods" Sportfishing team winners of the 2010 1st Annual "Run and Gun Bluefin Classic" Tuna Tournament.
Capt Jack only endorses the best and is proud to serve as ProStaff for the following companies:
Our New Captain!
Capt Louis James DeFusco
(USCG 100GT MASTER)
Capt. Lou Lives to fish! This Ace Angler has won the Snug Harbor Shark Tournament an astonishing 4 Years in a row. A shark fishing expert, the captain is known for landing impressive plus sized Thresher Sharks tipping the scales as heavy as 471lbs in 2008.
Louis received an accelerated offshore fishing education having lived in Dominical Costa Rica for 2 years, fishing 6 days a week for sails and live baiting for Black Marlin on Furuno Bank.
The Captain also Ran aboard the 80ft Merrit Sportfish "ET" for for one Year. During that time, he fished from Bermuda to Florida, The Caribbean Sea, The Gulf of Mexico and Offshore here in New England out of Hyannis.
During his experiences Capt Lou has fished for: Giant Bluefin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Yellowfin, Albacore, Wahoo, Marlin, numorous tropical games species and has even mastered deep drop style Sword Fishing while fishing off Key Largo.
Lou brings more than just his limitless offshore experience to the East Coast Charters Team, he also brings the newest addition to the "East Coast Fleet" a 38ft Donzi Center Console with a crusing speed of 50kts. We look forward to teaming up with this exciting captain to offer you some of the most intense sport fishing on the planet!
East Coast's First Mate
Nick "Tuna Whisper" Frasier
An Expert in Vertical jigging for tuna, Nick accompanies the Capt on Many of the Big Game trips from Shark to Tuna. He's and essential link in the success of our Extreme Tuna Operation!
Nick is a key member of "Team East Coast Charters"
"Team East Coast Charters"
East Coast Charters is more than just a business, it represents a way of life for group of people sharing a common passion for time spent on the water. These guys put in a lot of work behind the scenes, scouting, testing new gear, developing new methods and supporting Capt Jack. A lot of their time and energy helps us keep you tight on fish, giving you the best trips possible for you hard earned money. keep your eye out for this crew of rising stars!
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