Captain Eric Thomas has been fishing the waters in and around Newport for all of his adult life. He has been guiding clients from shore and boat for the past six years. His culmination of time on the water and at the fly tying vise is evident in the details of his commercially tied locally favorite patterns.

My Philosophy:
I started fishing with my father twenty years ago for sunfish in a local pond. Fishing was fun then and is still fun now. I pride myself on being able to teach anyone to fish; I can say this because I teach 7th & 8th grade math in Newport, RI. Education is a passion in my life, whether I 'm in front of a class full of 12 year olds or on the boat with clients, I am always teaching something. Along with catching tons of fish, one of the goals of my guided charters is to teach the client something that he or she might be able to use where they fish. The lesson might be a new knot, a fly tying technique, or an in-depth discussion on why I positioned the boat for a particular drift. The number one goal of course, is to have fun.

Teezer:
Our customized Mako 19 foot boat has been specially modified to provide our clients with a secure and efficient platform.

Equipment:
I carry a complete selection of premium fishing equipment. For Fly Fishing Trips I generally carry a selection of four to six 7wt-10wt. rods on all trips. I have reels which are set up for right hand retrieve as well as reels for left hand retrieve. Please inform me of your preference before the trip so that I can provide the appropriate equipment for your needs. For Light Tackle Trips I carry a combination of 5 to 6 spinning/ casting rods. These rods range from 10lb test to 20lb test.

I look forward to fishing with you this year however dates are going fast. So to get the best choice of time and tides available please contact me early.

Trip Refund Policy:
Full refunds will be given if we are notified no later than 7 days in advance. The captain reserves the right to cancel trips if weather poses any type of safety risk in his opinion. If weather is unfavorable, we will try to discuss options 24 hours in advance whenever possible.