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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,700
    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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Keenan S.
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As advertised

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 19, 2024
I did a lot of research on fishing booker before selecting Blue Chip. The reason I chose Blue Chip was because the boat and...
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Doug O.
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Awesome Sportfishing Experience

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 14, 2024
Capt Jonathan and his crew are first-class.  They are extremely motivated to get you on some fish, ensure you’re comfortable...
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Kevin A.
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Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 29, 2024
Blue Chip charters was one of the best charters I have been on. First mate Chip and Capt Jon’s nephew Jackson were on point!...
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Peter P.
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Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 5, 2024
Excellent Captain and first mate.  We had a great time.  We brought 4 white marlins to the boat before releasing them. ...
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Zulma S.
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Great crew and experience!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 13, 2024
This was my husband’s and I first off shore fishing experience. Jon and Jackson were awesome. They went above and beyond...
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FAQs about Blue Chip Sportfishing

Blue Chip Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $2,700 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

Your captain

Jonathan Bunn
Manteo, North Carolina, United States
12 Fishing Reports
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110 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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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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