Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters

Booking with TailWrapped Sportfishing ensures you’ll have a fantastic fishing adventure. Captain James "Sean" McSwigin has over 35 years of fishing experience specializing in inshore, offshore, and tournament fishing. He has won and placed in many of Long Island’s prestigious tournaments and has also been featured on the cover of the Long Island Fisherman magazine.

TailWrapped is a 32’ Topaz sportfisherman with twin Caterpillar engines boasting 640 HP, providing a cruise speed of 22-24 knots, getting you to the fishing grounds fast. We can assure you a safe and rewarding experience that your entire party will enjoy.

The clients are a number one priority! From beginner to the most experienced angler, the crew specializes in creating a customized fishing trip for you. Capt. Sean provides everything you’ll need. Brand new top of the line equipment and tackle including Penn and Avet reels, Shimano and custom built rods are provided, as well as bait and ice. Fishing Licenses are also included.

The first mate will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home or you can bring it to the restaurant at Star Island Yacht Club and have a delicious meal after your trip. All you need to bring is a pair of sunglasses, seasonal clothing, drinks, and snacks.

Montauk is a Mecca for sport fishing and truly is "The Fishing Capital of the World." There is nowhere on earth that you can catch such a diversity of fish and Capt. Sean knows how and where to find them. Inshore you can target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Seabass, Fluke, Cod, Black Fish, and numerous other species. Offshore, go after Bluefin, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Swordfish, Mahi Mahi, and Golden Tilefish.

Tailwrapped Sportfishing looks forward to hearing from you and is available to answer any further questions you may have. For a GREAT fishing experience, book with TailWrapped Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Twilight Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 3 - Sep 15
    $750
    The perfect way to end your day enjoying beautiful sunsets while fishing under Montauk Point's famous lighthouse. Evenings are prime feeding time for larger Striped Bass and Bluefish. For those who prefer to fish with live bait during this trip can do so for an additional fee.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    $875
    Whether you're trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing, you'll have a blast on this morning trip. Start your day the best way possible and catch your lunch. You get to keep all edible species and the crew will clean your catch after the trip.
  • Private trip
    5 HOUR TRIP (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    $875
    Half day trips usually consist of either trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing. Target all kinds of inshore species, which are fun to catch and delicious to eat. Your fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price, you only need to bring some snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    $1,450
    Target multiple inshore species on this 9-hour adventure. You can go after Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Seabass, Fluke, Cod, Blackfish, and many more. Catch cleaning is also included in the price and you get to keep all edible species.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Shark
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    $1,700
    The trip usually starts at 5:00 a.m. but the time is flexible. If you're adventurous, this is a great experience for those wishing to target larger species that swim in these waters. Travel up to 30 miles offshore for this trip, but often don't have to go that far. Targeted species include Mako, Thresher, Blue, Brown, Sandbar, Dusky, and occasionally rare Tiger, Porbeagle, or even Great White Shark! Some species are catch, photo, and release only.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Porbeagle)
    Porbeagle Shark
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Tuna Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    $2,600
    On the inshore Tuna trip, we fish within 30 miles of the shore. This is an exciting trip focusing on Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna. We primarily troll on this trip with 8-10 rods using both artificial and live bait. Departure time may vary.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    14 HOUR TUNA TRIP
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Dec 1
    $3,200
    On this trip, you'll run 40 to 70 miles offshore targeting Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and other pelagic species. You'll mostly troll on this trip, dropping the outriggers and put out a spread of 9 to11 rods using top of the line gear, artificial lures, and hand rigged baits. Departure times vary.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip–Overnight Canyon (MAX 5)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    $5,000
    Overnight canyon trips are the ultimate fishing experience. Traveling to "the canyons" located approximately 75 miles from Montauk Point, you can target a variety of big game pelagics. From Blue Marlin to Bigeye Tuna, you never know what might be on the end of your line. On this trip, you'll troll during the daylight hour then switch over to chunking with bait at night. Targeted species include Yellowfin, Bigeye, and Longfin Albacore Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Wahoo, and Marlin. Departure times vary.
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FAQs about Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters

Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $750 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Twilight Striped Bass (3 hours)
  • $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $875 per group - 5 HOUR TRIP (PM) (5 hours)
  • $1,450 per group - 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)
  • $1,700 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Shark (9 hours)
  • $2,600 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Tuna Inshore (9 hours)
  • $3,200 per group - 14 HOUR TUNA TRIP (14 hours)
  • $5,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip–Overnight Canyon (MAX 5) (2 days)

When you book a trip with Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet up to date bathroom (head) with sink & vanity
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS 2 NORTHSTAR chart plotters
  • Fishfinder FURUNO FCV 1100
  • Bed sleeps 4
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen microwave electric stove & refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar FURUNO 6kw 64 mile radar

Trips booked with Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (New and maintained to the highest standards)
  • Live Bait (Contact Capt)
  • Lures (Hand picked by the capt.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Provided by crew )
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Included)

Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Fun & exciting light tackle available )
  • Heavy Tackle (Custom rods & new penn & avet reels)
  • Bottom Fishing (We supply quality rod/reel combos )
  • Trolling (One of our favorite methods for big bass)
  • Spinning (For sportsman)
  • Jigging (Hold on to your rod, big fish will strike)
  • Popping (Tuna speciality )
  • Drift Fishing (Great bottom fluke action)
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Perfectly set up for success )

Top targeted fish species with Tailwrapped Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

About the Captain

James McSwigin
Montauk, New York, United States
34 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
34 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2021
Fishing has always been my passion and since I was a small boy during the summer I could always be found on the shoreline with a pole in my hand. Over the years, fishing has become more than just a passion for me. It's a way of life. I have fished all over the world from the coast of Africa and South America to our local waters here in the United States. I have always found fishing to be both challenging, rewarding, and a great relaxation. I have gathered a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years and still to this day. Now I can typically be found off Montauk Point teaching others and keeping the rods bent.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

TOPAZ (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1989. Powered by 2 320HP Catapillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fun & exciting light tackle available
Heavy Tackle
Custom rods & new penn & avet reels
Bottom Fishing
We supply quality rod/reel combos
Trolling
One of our favorite methods for big bass
Spinning
For sportsman
Jigging
Hold on to your rod, big fish will strike
Popping
Tuna speciality
Drift Fishing
Great bottom fluke action
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Perfectly set up for success

Amenities

Toilet
up to date bathroom (head) with sink & vanity
Air Conditioning
GPS
2 NORTHSTAR chart plotters
Fishfinder
FURUNO FCV 1100
Bed
sleeps 4
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
New and maintained to the highest standards
Live Bait
Contact Capt
Lures
Hand picked by the capt.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Provided by crew
First Mate
Fishing License
Included

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
we are child friendly
You Keep Catch
all fish belong to the customer
Catch and Release Allowed
it is encouraged for inedible species

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Recent Fishing Reports

Montauk fishing is on fire!
Montauk fishing is on fire!
May 26, 2023
Fantastic Striped Bass & Bluefish fishing has been epic! Trolling & jigging are producing quality fish and non stop action. Nothing better than sore arms from reeling in all these fish.
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STRIPED BASS ARE HERE!!!
STRIPED BASS ARE HERE!!!
May 15, 2023
Mothersday weekend was a blast. Non-stop action with school size & "slot size" bass and large Bluefish on light tackle provided everyone on board plenty of action.
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Half day with captain Jim
Half day with captain Jim
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
92%
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Rich D.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day tuna trip with tailwrapped and James McSwigin

VERIFIED   14 HOUR TUNA TRIP on September 3, 2022
Fantastic day with my kids. They have been asking about going tuna fishing out of New York for nearly a decade based on stories...
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Helen C.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing half day trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on August 11, 2022
We had the most amazing fishing experience with captain Jim and his mate Mark. The boat was clean, spacious, and fully equipped,...
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Tracy S.
Jersey City, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on May 26, 2023
Super fishing trip, experienced 3 different methods of fishing, caught lots of species of fish. Our captain and his 1st mate...
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Bill C.
Gilgo Beach, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Day Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 21, 2023
We had an amazing day out with the TailWrapped team!  So many fish we couldn’t keep count!  Will definitely be back out...
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Richard N.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Half Day

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on July 16, 2022
Great experience fishing for striped bass and black bass. Awesome captain and first mate who knew the waters like the back...
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