Fishing Season is Here!
FlyingConnie has been upgraded once again, for the second time in five years. We are proud to introduce our new 40-foot Young Brothers 40 custom-built in Corea Maine. The best word to describe her is “beefy” — big, roomy, comfortable, and built to handle New England waters with ease.
This vessel is a rare find, as she is fully USCG certified to carry more than six passengers. Connecticut offers many “6-pack” charter boats, but only a handful in the state are certified for larger private groups — and we are now proud to be one of them.
FlyingConnie can now provide the same incredible private, full-service fishing experience for groups ranging from 1 to 12 passengers. Whether you are planning a family outing, corporate event, or a day on the water with friends, we now have the space and certification to comfortably accommodate larger groups without sacrificing the personalized experience we are known for.
FLYING CONNIE ORIGIN
The name FlyingConnie originated from Capt. Mike’s Grandmother “Connie” who flew off the handle when his grandfather bought his first boat. The FlyingConnies have always brought good luck to Capt. Mike. All the boats in Capt. Mike’s life have worn the name FlyingConnie.
Strong Construction
Capt. Mike has been chasing after a boat like this since his move up to Clinton CT. She is a Crowley Beal a tad under 30 feet long, has a reel appealing New England look with strong seaworth construction.
Custom Built
The FlyingConnie is a custom Maine built downeast boat, powered by a turbocharged Yanmar diesel engine that is laid out perfectly for fishing.
Optimal Design
Combine beautiful looks, fishablitiy, seaworthiness, comfort and Capt. Mike believes he owns the perfect charter boat for CT fishing charters out to the offshore Atlantic Ocean.
Safety First
A wide range of navigation equipment is installed: 2 VHF radios, a Raymarine chartplotter, radar and autopilot, and Furuno’s newest digital fishfinder.
Our charter boat is perfect for both small private groups and larger parties, offering the same great service and experience for everyone. We can now accommodate up to 12 passengers aboard our vessel.
Yes there is, it’s called a head on a boat.
Yes, some of our best fishing occurs on poorer weather days. Rest assured we keep in-mind that fun & safety are our #1. Captain will call the night before a schedule trip to discuss weather if its forecasted.
Having raised 3 sons fishing aboard the Flying Connie, I feel we are very prepared for young anglers. Our 3-hour trip is geared for anglers as young as 4 years old. A half day trip where we mix in bottom fishing 6 years old is the right age to begin coming out. Offshore fishing is associated with long days and some rougher waters so 10 years old would be our set minimum age.
UPV SAFETY
Successful completion of a safety examination results in the issuing of a UPV Safety Decal (seen left). The decal, valid for two years and demonstates FlyingConnie’s commitment to safe operating practices. It MAY reduce the likelihood of Coast Guard at-sea boardings.
OUR Legacy
The FlyingConnie only sails with the best safety equipment, a Winslow life raft, Orion parachute flares, ACR 406 GPIRB and type 1 life jackets for everyone.
The Perfect
Getaway
Serving Connecticut Shoreline
Great fishing trips in the Atlantic Ocean with Flying Connie and the crew!
Surrounded by Beautiful Beaches
Make a weekend out of your stay and hit the sandy shores of CT after your fishing trip!
Shop at the Outlets
For those that will not be joining you on board, they can shop all day and meetup for dinner at nearby restaurants.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
We want to help you make this the best fishing trip you have been on.