Meet our Team of Top Rated Fishing Guides
At The Ultimate Kids Fishing Charters, we have assembled an exceptional team of local guides. Each has their own unique skill set, passion, and personality to share with your child. All of our guides share one core goal ... to make your child's time with us safe, fun, and memorable!
Captain Randy Sigler
Randy has been fishing the local waters recreationally and commercially for over 50 years. He has taught 8th grade science in Marblehead, and for the last 25+ years has operated Sigler Guide Service, a saltwater flyfishing and light tackle guide service in Marblehead. The combination of backgrounds in teaching and fishing, a true passion for sharing all that he knows and sees, as well as a degree in Natural Resource Studies, create a perfect foundation to lead a safe, fun, and truly memorable experience for kids.
Captain Jeff Trotsky
An alumnus of "The Ultimate Kids Fishing Camp", Jeff''s passion for fishing, and his adventures with Randy and Sigler Guide Service began over twenty years ago. A native New England'er, Jeff doesn't just love being on the water, he lives for it. This passion has taken him from the tidal flats of the Caribbean, to the Great Lakes, and even the backcountry of British Columbia. If you can't find him on the water, you will likely find Jeff in his classroom doing what he loves most; teaching and working with young people. A middle school science teacher and life long learner, Jeff holds a masters degree in education and believes that whether on the water or in the classroom, there is always more we can learn! For Jeff it is simple - he doesn't measure success in size, weight, or numbers. Instead, Jeff believes that the most successful days on the water are the ones measured in smiles, high fives, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Captain Dan Rand
Dan has been actively fishing local waters for over 30 years for bass and tuna. He has held his USGC captains License for over 15 years, and spent several years in Florida fishing the Billfish tournaments on private sportfish boats. He is now in his 15th year of private charter business here in Marblehead and has been a Kids Fishing Charter team member for over ten years. In addition to guiding and recreational fishing, Dan coaches local youth sports, and (with his wife) is raising three crazy (four-sport) boys here in Marblehead :)
Captain Kris Ensco
Kris grew up in Marblehead, and has been fishing the waters of the North Shore for close to 30 years. He has spent significant time mating on offshore/sport fishing boats from Maine to the Caribbean. Kris also fishes extensively in freshwater from Canada down to Pennsylvania. When the "Time to Settle Down" gremlins began knocking, Kris came back to Marblehead to launch his guiding business. Kris is a jolly old soul, and a new dad … and the kids love fishing with him.
Captain Doug Cassidy
Doug is a life-long Marblehead waterman. A commercial scallop and urchin diver, Doug is more familiar with what’s below the surface of the northshore waters than most anyone around. Wanting to spend more time sharing his passion for the sea, Doug earned his 50 ton US Coast Guard Captains license, and began guiding for the Kids Fishing Camp.
Doug has an infectious smile and enthusiasm that feeds all around him. Whether catching striped bass, pulling lobster traps, or playing “dock games” during a thunder storm, Doug has a special knack for making sure kids have a great time on the boat.
Captain Tony Santosus
Tony grew up fishing the waters of Long Island Sound. He now spends his time fishing, guiding, diving and hunting Massachusetts' North Shore waters. Tony has been a valuable addition to the Kids fishing team for the last ten years, and brought a new boat into this world last year ... which the kids LOVE! Tony rode the train to fatherhood later than most of us, and is currently the parent of an 18 yr old future Kids Charter captain. Tony has a wonderful, laid back personality, yet brings that aire of wisdom and respect into the boat. To go along with his numerous financial industry licenses, Tony is a USGC licensed captain, and a PADI certified diver.
Captain Faxon Michaud
Faxon has been fishing in and around the North Shore since the age of eight when his parents signed him up for The Ultimate Kids Fishing Charters. Little did they know that this program would spark a life long love of fishing and the sea. Faxon earned his USGC license in 2014, and has fished both salt and fresh water from the coast of Marblehead to the rivers of Montana and back to the canyons a few hundred miles off Cape Cod. Faxon is energetic, gregarious, highly knowledgeable, and always has a bright smile on his face. His diversified skill set allows for him to use different methods of fishing to ensure that kids have a great day on the water.
Captain Jacob Abbisso
Captain Jake has been boating and fishing the waters off Massachusetts since he was just three years old, and it’s safe to say that saltwater runs in his veins. A USCG licensed Captain, Jake is passionate about sustainable fishing, and preserving the marine ecosystems that he calls home. Jake was also an enthusiastic participant in The Ultimate Kids Fishing Charter when he was younger! He prides himself not only on his ability to find fish through instinct, science, and technology, but also on his ability to teach clients (and campers!) the knowledge he has acquired over the years. There is nothing that brings Jake more joy than sharing his passions with others. From light tackle striped bass fishing to drifting offshore for bluefin tuna, to recreational lobstering, Jake has done it all! You might recognize Captain Jake as The Balloon Dude (formerly The Balloon Kid). Since 2008, he has been twisting balloon animals at local events and donating his proceeds to the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Jake has also been a teaching assistant and tutor for kids ages 5-13, is bilingual, and founded Wesleyan University’s first and only Catch and Release Fishing Club. Kind, patient, and upbeat, Captain Jake’s passion for fishing, and life, is contagious. We are ecstatic to have him on our team!
Captain Pete Yukins
Pete grew up in Beverly, MA, and along with running his own charter business, Molly Jean Charters, he has been a lead Kids Charter guide for close to 20 years. He has a USCG Master license and has lobstered out of Gloucester, spent many winters on an offshore gill net boat, and fishes for Bluefin tuna from Stellwagen to George’s Bank. Between running his own charters, Kids Fishing Camp, commercial fishing, and spending his mornings before camp fishing, he likely spends more time on the ocean than on land. When not on the water, Pete enjoys tying flies for himself, and spending time with his wife, two young children, and dog, Allie.
Captain Dan Gray
Dan grew up in Manchester, with a passion for fishing, and hunting. Dan enjoys a wide range of fishing styles, and is as happy landing an 8” brookie from a tiny feeder stream as he is with an 800 Bluefin Tuna from Stellwagen Bank. Dan is USCG licensed and spends a considerable amount of time in the fall commercially fishing for giant Bluefin tuna. He is regarded as one of our “Go-To” guys for the offshore fishing scene. Dan is in his 7th year with the Ultimate Kids Fishing Expereince, and is often accompanied in the boat by his Chocolate Lab Boo. When not fishing, Dan is in Manchester spending time with his two young kids :)
Captain Garrett Kanter
Growing up in Marblehead, Garrett always had a passion for the water, and that continues today! He has been fishing the waters of Marblehead and beyond for over 20 years. He grew up fishing for striped bass and bluefish locally, but quickly became obsessed with catching big fish in remote places. Having earned his USCG Captain’s License, he has fished up and down the east coast from the Florida Keys, to the Atlantic Canyons, to the Gulf of Maine. He has targeted a variety of species including Sailfish, mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, white marlin, blue marlin, mako shark, blue shark … and the list keeps growing! A standout college Lacrosse player, Garret has also been a lacrosse coach, and run kid’s lacrosse camps. Always smiling, fun to be around, absolutely obsessed with fishing, and piloting a sweet boat, Garret brings a great time to all of his trips.
Captain Greg Katz
Greg is another early Kids Fishing Charter participant. Now, 20 years later, he has become quite the accomplished fisherman and guide. One of those All Star young men … bright, respectful, intuitive … who could never kick the lure of the sea. Greg passed all of his Coast Guard license requirements prior to being old enough to submit them. He then honed his fishing skills until his 18th birthday at which point he submitted his material and was awarded his USCG Captains License. Greg had been a mate for Sigler Guide Service for several years, and for the last seven years has been a core member of the Kids fishing team. Kids love him, we love him, you'll love him !
Captain You ??
Are you passionate about fishing? Do you enjoy teaching and sharing your love of of the marine environment. Are you great with people? Have you considered obtaining your USCG Captains license? If so, we are always on the lookout for another great guide to join our staff. We ran over 1,100 trips in 2022, and continue to grow each year. If you could see your picture and profile on this page, feel free to reach out to Randy.