Blue Chip Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (137 reviews)
 2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo, NC 27954, United States

Blue Chip Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (137 reviews)
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2000 Sailfish Drive
Manteo, NC, United States

Visit Blue Chip Sportfishing OBX and experience North Carolina's finest Gulf Stream fishing.

Enjoy a day aboard Blue Chip, a beautiful 53' Custom Carolina sport fishing boat, designed and built by Gary Davis. She is powered by twin 800 HP Caterpillar diesels and she easily cruises at 30 knots. Blue Chip is complemented by state-of-the-art navigation and electronics, tournament grade Shimano tackle, a large 130 class fighting chair, and a giant cockpit with mezzanine seating. The salon has 2 huge sofas, a sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and is comfortably cooled by dual a/c units. Blue Chip can accommodate 6 guests plus the crew.

With the help of his older brother, Blue Chip's owner/captain Jon Bunn caught his first Yellowfin Tuna at 4 years old. He has been 'hooked' since then. Captain Jon has fished recreationally, commercially, for private owners, and for charter. Blue Chip's first mate has had a similar career, and to put it simply, Captain Jon and his mate will work very hard for you. Together, they are a 5-star team looking to turn your fishing trip into a catching trip while making lifetime memories.

All licenses, tackle, and bait are included. Just bring your drinks and snacks.

Blue Chip Sportfishing OBX, regrettably, reserves the right to add a reasonable fuel surcharge.

Visit Blue Chip Sportfishing OBX and experience North Carolina's finest Gulf Stream fishing.

Enjoy a day aboard Blue Chip, a beautiful 53' Custom Carolina sport fishing boat, designed and built by Gary Davis. She is powered by twin 800 HP Caterpillar diesels and she easily cruises at 30 knots. Blue Chip is complemented by state-of-the-art navigation and electronics, tournament grade Shimano tackle, a large 130 class fighting chair, and a giant cockpit with mezzanine seating. The salon has 2 huge sofas, a sink, a refrigerator, a microwave, and is comfortably cooled by dual a/c units. Blue Chip can accommodate 6 guests plus the crew.

With the help of his older brother, Blue Chip's owner/captain Jon Bunn caught his first Yellowfin Tuna at 4 years old. He has been 'hooked' since then. Captain Jon has fished recreationally, commercially, for private owners, and for charter. Blue Chip's first mate has had a similar career, and to put it simply, Captain Jon and his mate will work very hard for you. Together, they are a 5-star team looking to turn your fishing trip into a catching trip while making lifetime memories.

All licenses, tackle, and bait are included. Just bring your drinks and snacks.

Blue Chip Sportfishing OBX, regrettably, reserves the right to add a reasonable fuel surcharge.

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Rating

5.0
137 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (183)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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John Barnard
John Barnard
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip, Highly Recommend
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 29, 20254 adults
We booked this trip as a first sport fishing experience and it did not disappoint. The boat was well equipped and had all necessary amenities for an offshore fishing adventure. We ended up with 5 White Marlin landed and at least 1 break off and 13 Mahi-Mahi in the boat. Also saw a pod of Pilot whales and a blue Marlin on the trip. Captain Jon got us on the fish and Cleat worked non-stop to keep the baits in the water to keep us in the action. Would recommend to anyone. The best advice would be to keep group size to 2-3 anglers because although we landed 5, it seemed the average was 2-4 billfish for most of the boats coming into the Pirates Cove marina. This would ensure that each person is likely to get in the chair for a Marlin this time of year.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Team!
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 15, 20266 adults
Even though we had to return sooner than expected, due to sickness. Captain Jonathan and his two mates were amazing throughout the day. We even managed to catch fish before we had to stop fishing.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
CAM GRANT
CAM GRANT
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
BOOK IT!
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 7, 20266 adults
This crew is no joke. They work hard for the money and dont fail. the boat is super comfortable and even if you don’t catch fish its a good time…BUT… you WILL catch fish! we were one of a very few boats that put Bluefin in the cooler and every other boat was following us to try and figure it out. these boys know how and where. i
Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 8, 2026
Thank y’all for for a great day!
Kevin Putalavage
Kevin Putalavage
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Family fun finding some tuna
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 1, 20254 adults
This was a great trip. Had to find what the tuna wanted in the morning and once Capt. jon got on them, we had fish blowing up all over our baits. We landed 3 of them within a short time and had bites throughout the day. For the conditions, it was a great show of teamwork for us to get on fish despite blistering temps, excessive winds at times, and choppy waters to finish the day. When we book again, it'll be with Blue Chip and crew.
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Mustafa Ugurlu
Mustafa Ugurlu
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
It was a fun and successful trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 3, 20256 adults
Captain Jonatan did everything he could to find the fish and his dedication really showed. We were also impressed by their respect for fishing regulations. Overall, it was a fun and successful trip — we had a great time and caught some nice fish. Thank you, Captain Jonatan!

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12 Hour Trip – Offshore
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US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
137 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (183)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (137)

Filter
Showing 15 of 137 reviews
John Barnard
John Barnard
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip, Highly Recommend
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 29, 20254 adults
We booked this trip as a first sport fishing experience and it did not disappoint. The boat was well equipped and had all necessary amenities for an offshore fishing adventure. We ended up with 5 White Marlin landed and at least 1 break off and 13 Mahi-Mahi in the boat. Also saw a pod of Pilot whales and a blue Marlin on the trip. Captain Jon got us on the fish and Cleat worked non-stop to keep the baits in the water to keep us in the action. Would recommend to anyone. The best advice would be to keep group size to 2-3 anglers because although we landed 5, it seemed the average was 2-4 billfish for most of the boats coming into the Pirates Cove marina. This would ensure that each person is likely to get in the chair for a Marlin this time of year.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
White Marlin
Ken Smith
Ken Smith
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Team!
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 15, 20266 adults
Even though we had to return sooner than expected, due to sickness. Captain Jonathan and his two mates were amazing throughout the day. We even managed to catch fish before we had to stop fishing.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
CAM GRANT
CAM GRANT
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
BOOK IT!
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 7, 20266 adults
This crew is no joke. They work hard for the money and dont fail. the boat is super comfortable and even if you don’t catch fish its a good time…BUT… you WILL catch fish! we were one of a very few boats that put Bluefin in the cooler and every other boat was following us to try and figure it out. these boys know how and where. i
Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Response from Captain
March 8, 2026
Thank y’all for for a great day!
Kevin Putalavage
Kevin Putalavage
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Family fun finding some tuna
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 1, 20254 adults
This was a great trip. Had to find what the tuna wanted in the morning and once Capt. jon got on them, we had fish blowing up all over our baits. We landed 3 of them within a short time and had bites throughout the day. For the conditions, it was a great show of teamwork for us to get on fish despite blistering temps, excessive winds at times, and choppy waters to finish the day. When we book again, it'll be with Blue Chip and crew.
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Mustafa Ugurlu
Mustafa Ugurlu
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
It was a fun and successful trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 3, 20256 adults
Captain Jonatan did everything he could to find the fish and his dedication really showed. We were also impressed by their respect for fishing regulations. Overall, it was a fun and successful trip — we had a great time and caught some nice fish. Thank you, Captain Jonatan!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
55 ft
Year built
1991
Boat manufacturer
Gary Davis
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 800HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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