Captain Dan Rand

Dan has been actively fishing local waters for over 15 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 13th year of private charter business here in Marblehead and has been a Sigler Guide Service team member for 10 years. In addition to guiding and recreational fishing, Dan has spent a number of years commercially fishing for Bluefin tuna. 

Captain Kris Enscoe

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 everyone loves fishing with him.

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. Jeff is our “Fly Junkie” … consumed with all things flyfishing. He “gets” the program in terms of guiding. 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 Scott Edwards

Scott earned his USCG certification in 1978.  He has been fishing the inshore and offshore waters off the North Shore for over five decades. His boat “Keeper” is a familiar sight in and around the shores of Marblehead.  The most recent Keeper is a Southport 27TE  providing a comfortable fishing platform for both inshore and off shore excursions.  The Keeper is equipped with first class tackle for both inshore and offshore adventures. 

Captain Tony Santosus

Tony grew up fishing the waters of Long Island sound.  After a long career in investment management, he now spends summers fishing, guiding and diving the waters of Massachusetts’s North Shore.  During the off season Tony devotes his spare time to hunting, tying flies, traveling with his family and searching for the ultimate fishing or diving experience.  Tony has held a USCG captain’s license for 10 years and is a PADI certified diver.

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!

Captain Eliot Jenkins

Eliot is the owner and operator of GreasyBeaks, a full service flyfishing and light tackle charter business serving the North Shore and coastal New England - from Ipswich Bay down to the Long Island Sound.  Eliot runs trips for Striped Bass, Bluefish and the notorious False Albacore.  Eliot is USCG licensed and has put in over twenty years chasing fish, including a ten year stint in Oregon fishing for Chinook Salmon and Steelhead as well as years of guiding in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. For the last 8 years, Eliot has been part of the Sigler Guide Service team.

Eliot is a passionate and adept angler whose experience is vast and ever expanding.  He is an avid fly-tyer and casting instructor who is always enthusiastic to teach, and just as eager to learn.

Captain Greg Katz

Greg is another early Kids Fishing Camp participant. Now, 10 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 six years has been a core member of our guide team. Clients love him, we love him, you'll love him !

Captain Tim Haigh

Originally from the UK, Tim has had a passion for fishing, being on the ocean, hunting, and cooking his catch since a young age. In his youth, he fished the freshwater ponds and rivers around London, catching Pike, Perch, and the occasional 20-pound Carp. Moving to California broadened his horizons, allowing him to pursue the American dream of catching 300-pound Thresher Sharks from a kayak and tackling other inshore Pacific monsters. Before relocating to New England in 2012, Tim spent several years fishing the Florida Space Coast, both inshore and offshore, honing his skills in topwater fishing and trolling for pelagic species. Now living in Salem with his wife, two kids, and their fishing-loving cocker spaniel Roxy, Tim enjoys the pursuit of tuna, jigging for haddock and groundfish, fly fishing for striper, and adapting techniques to the ever-changing local fishery.

Captain Jack Patrican (Larger Parties & Tuna)

Born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts, Capt. Jack has spent much of his life on the water. From an early age, he has been infatuated with the ocean and its inhabitants. What began as a hobby, has gradually transformed into a self-run business.  Jack is a licensed US Coast Guard Captain and has close to a decade of experience behind the wheel. He has mastered the skills and techniques used to catch New England's premier gamefish, and recently became a highly regarded captain on NatGeo’s Wicked Tuna. His positive attitude and excitement are apparent on every charter and are known to be very contagious to others on the boat. Capt. Jack truly wants to make each charter the best fishing trip his clients have ever had!

Jack’s boat and skill set focus on offshore/tuna fishing, and is also appropriate for larger parties (4 & 5 guests). Rates for these trips differ from our normal/inshore rates, as follows:

Captain Bob Cook (Offshore & Tuna fishing)

Bob, a USCG 100GT Licensed Captain, is the owner of Fat Tuna Guide service, and is a highly successful tuna and offshore fisherman. He has been fishing the Northeast waters for twenty-five years in various capacities that include inshore & offshore lobstering, gilnetting, commercial swordfishing, and everything else under the sun. Bob hooked his first giant bluefin tuna ten years ago, and has been chasing them relentlessly ever since, most recently as a star captain on NatGeo’s Wicked Tuna. Highly skilled, extremely passionate and personable, and running an outstanding fishing platform, Bob provides a high-end offshore fishing experience.  Due to the larger boat (a 37' Duffy), and length of his trips, Bob's rates are higher than our center consoles, but he also can handle larger parties on one boat (five people) than on our center consoles. Let us know if this type of trip is what you are looking for, and we can provide full details.

Captain You ?

Are you passionate about fishing? Do you enjoy teaching and sharing your love 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