Blue Bandit Charters
+8Blue Bandit Charters is a locally-owned-and-operated company, run by Captain Jim Ikovich and his experienced crew. Most of the team is Cape Cod born and raised, and all of them share a passion for putting you on a fish that you will tell your grandkids about.
Capt. Jim offers specialty charters for all of Cape Cod’s top species. Choose between Sharks, Stripers, Seabass, Fluke, Haddock, Pollock, and even Bluefin Tuna. And that’s just the half day trips! Stay out for a full day, and you can go after giant Bluefin or split your day to bring in both Tuna and Bass.
Whatever you’re chasing, you couldn’t ask for a better boat to do it on than Capt. Jim’s 27’ Cape Horn center console. The boat was built in 2011 and can carry up to six anglers on most trips, or four when going after Tuna and Sharks. She cruises at a respectable 35 knots and is equipped with a full battery of marine electronics to make sure you’re always fishing in the right place.
All trips come with rods, reels, lures, and licenses – everything you need to catch fish. You will fish for bait at the start of the trip (kids love doing this) and anything you want to take home will be cleaned and filleted for you free of charge.
The Blue Bandit team is here to create great memories as well as great fishing. They will match your trip to your group and your priorities and will work themselves to the bone to make sure you have a great time. This is their job, their hobby, and their passion, so going the extra mile is a no-brainer for these guys!
Captain
Jim Ilkovich
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+7Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Caught fish
100%
Boston, MA
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May fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on May 13, 2022
Jerseyville, IL
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5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on May 20, 2021
We had a really great time catching Flounder and Striped Bass with Captain Jim!
We had a really great time catching Flounder and Striped Bass with Captain Jim!
Falmouth, Maine
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Great fishing trip with captain Jim
8 Hour Trip – Sharks on October 7, 2019
Nice boat and friendly captain and crew! A lot of fun going fast with the speedboat! They know how to fish and have good local knowledge about the best fishing spots. We caught a nice shark:D I really appreciate the extra effort they put into the fishing trip. I know who to call when I am back in cape Cod.
Nice boat and friendly captain and crew! A lot of fun going fast with the speedboat! They know how to fish and have good local knowledge about the best fishing spots. We caught a nice shark:D I really appreciate the extra effort they put into the fishing trip. I know who to call when I am back in cape Cod.
Milford, CT
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5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on August 21, 2020
Was a great experience! Our captain was knowledgeable of where to find fish and how to catch them. Would love to book this again!
Was a great experience! Our captain was knowledgeable of where to find fish and how to catch them. Would love to book this again!
Ellington, CT
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August fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on August 15, 2020
Thanks captain Jim
Thanks captain Jim
FAQs about Blue Bandit Charters
What are the trip rates for Blue Bandit Charters?
Blue Bandit Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (5 hours)
- US $975 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Haddock & Pollock (8 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Sharks (8 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Bluefin Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
- US $1,550 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Bass & Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blue Bandit Charters?
When you book a trip with Blue Bandit Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Private
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Blue Bandit Charters?
Trips booked with Blue Bandit Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Caught by customers at the beginning of the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (10-20% tips are appreciated)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Blue Bandit Charters offer?
Blue Bandit Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Blue Bandit Charters offer?
Blue Bandit Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Blue Bandit Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Blue Bandit Charters include:
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish
- Flounder
- Haddock
- Pollock
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Truro, Massachusetts, United States
Captain Jim Ikovich has born and raised right here on Cape Cod and spent his childhood fishing the waters around Orleans, MA. Capt. Jim has been working on charter boats since he was 12 and has over a decade of experience as a captain. Fishing is his passion and nothing gets his heart pounding like that first strike of the day. He also loves getting the chance to meet new people and learn about different parts of the world from clients traveling to fish with him.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught by customers at the beginning of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
10-20% tips are appreciated
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 7, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Truro right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish
Flounder
Haddock
Pollock
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)