About Captain Sam Captain Sam was USCG licensed for 19 years and fished Grindstone and Thumb waters over 25 years. He enjoyed corporate groups, families and introducing youngsters to Great Lakes fishing. This page is in memory of and a tribute to Capt. Sam Ciaramitaro who took his last "trip" when he passed away Sat. Oct. 4th 2003. Return to ThumbTravels.com / Fishing