I booked a half day surprise birthday, father’s day, anniversary trip for my husband, and in his words, “It was one of the best surprise gifts ever!” 
Hospitality and knowledge of the salt water fishing around Cape Ann was amazing!  F/V Annie M was clean, comfortable and well maintained.  Captain Ira and Erica let us be completely involved throughout the whole day.  We caught all the bait fish, mackerel, whiting, etc. to use for the shark and tuna fishing.  My husband is a very skilled fisherman, so they gave him free reign the entire trip.  Baiting hooks, helping to rig the shark and tuna lines, keeping the live well stocked with fresh bait, and reeling in a big blue shark!  We truly felt like we were part of a fishing crew.  Thank you Captain Ira and Erica for such a wonderful day!

I had the pleasure of hosting customers from Salt Lake City and decided to charter a deep-sea fishing trip with Captain Ira and his wife—and it couldn’t have been a better choice. From the moment we stepped aboard, their hospitality and expertise set the tone for an unforgettable day.

The boat itself clean, spacious, and clearly outfitted for serious fishing. But what truly made the experience stand out were the conversations. Captain Ira and his wife shared incredible insights into local fishing, stories from past trips, and a genuine passion for the ocean that made the day feel personal and authentic.

The fishing was excellent—everyone in our group caught plenty, and the excitement never let up. My customers were thoroughly impressed, and we returned with a generous haul of fish, all expertly cleaned by the captain before we left.

If you’re looking to combine great fishing, great company, and a truly professional charter experience, Captain Ira is the one to call. We’ll be talking about this trip for a long time.

Wow, what an unforgettable experience! We had the absolute best time on this charter and can’t stop talking about it! We brought three kids along, and they were over-the-moon excited the entire trip. The captain and crew went above and beyond—so knowledgeable, incredibly patient, and just wonderful with the kids. They made the day not only fun but also educational and memorable for all of us. From start to finish, everything was seamless and exciting. We’re already counting down the days until next year—we’ll definitely be back to reel in that tuna! 🎣🐟

I went on this charter with my two boys, ages 10 and 12. Captain Ira and Erica were absolutely amazing, ensuring that the boys (and myself) had fun and caught a lot of fish. The boys loved the bait fishing, because there was SO much action, and also loved the bottom fishing, because we were able to catch some big ones! It is apparent that these people are family people and understand how important making memories that last a lifetime truly is! Thank you, both, from the bottom of our hearts. Fishing with you was AMAZING, and we are eternally grateful!

My co workers and I had looked for that special fishing trip and we found it.The owners Ira and Erica of the ANNIE M were incredible host for our trip. They were down to earth,respectful, and responsive to the needs of our group. We spent so much time fishing and not wondering the seas looking for a good spot. Their state of the art electronic equipment kept us on point all day. If they would have us back we will surely return. Thank you for a incredible adventure.