Blue Chip Sportfishing

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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,800
    Start your trip at the crack of the dawn and embark on a true offshore fishing adventure. You and Captain Jonathan will be targeting Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and other species. The captain takes care of all the equipment, so just bring your favorite food and drinks before you leave.
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FAQs about Blue Chip Sportfishing

Blue Chip Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $2,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Blue Chip Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Blue Chip Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Blue Chip Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Blue Chip Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Chip Sportfishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Jonathan Bunn
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
ID & license verified
93 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
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Fishing has always been a part of Captain Jonathan's life. He has been living on the water and fishing on the Outer Banks his whole life, has been a mate, a captain, and has placed and won tournaments. He loves fishing, any kind of fish, but he especially loves fishing for Marlin.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Gary Davis (Sportfishing) originally built in 1991. Powered by 2 800HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
53 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (112)
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Angler rating
91
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Dean E.
Atlanta, GA
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5.0 / 5
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Two Full Days with Capt. John - Best Charter Yet

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 17, 2023
Best charter my friends have ever been on and it’s not even close. Captain John and crew were extremely accommodating in...
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Kevin P.
Pottsville, PA
Excellent
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Excellent Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 29, 2023
Captain Jon was very communicative leading up to our trip for my father-in-law and myself. Early bird gets the worm. We arrived...
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Clayton F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best time on water ever!!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 21, 2023
My wife and i have never gone off shore fishing before and were not exactly sure what to expect. I am a lifelong fresh water...
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Paul S.
Mamaroneck, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Offshore with Captain Jonathan

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 9, 2023
Captain Jonathan and mate Trent really took care of us on our full day off shore trip. Family of 6 with a couple younger kids...
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Adam G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jonathan

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 10, 2023
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