Second Choice Charters
Second Choice Charters
Second Choice Charters is all about getting groups on fish. Lots of big, tasty fish. They're not a tour company, they don't do cruises, and they don't have the fanciest boat out there. It's an old, loud, diesel engine. What they do have is the skills, the experience, and the determination to put you on some real monsters!
Captain Jeff Nichols has been running charters for over a decade and was mating boats for many years before that. He's passionate about the sport and about getting anglers-to-be into it. He does not use a mate for the inshore trips. He also loves to work with seasoned sportfishers and will pull out all the stops to get you on a trophy if that's what you're after.
Capt. Jeff runs his trips aboard a 26' Shamrock. A reliable cuddy cabin, the boat will take you to the fishing grounds quickly thanks to its 250 HP Yanmar engine. She has a full range of marine electronics to put you on the fish and a livewell full of bait to make sure you catch them.
Second Choice Charters specializes in bringing in limits of Seabass and cow Stripers worthy of the name. Depending on when and where you fish, you could also encounter Flounder, Shark, and even Tuna. Capt. Jeff stocks nothing but top quality tackle to make sure you bring in whatever comes your way. There's also no wire trolling, each customer will get a rod to feel the bite and fight the fish!
Heading out on a night fishing trip is an unforgettable experience. You'll be hitting the fish off-guard to bring in some incredible catches before returning home with a trunk packed full of delicious fish. If this sounds like fun to you, jump aboard, and let Capt. Jeff put you on Montauk's world-famous Bass bite.
The photos featured on this listing were taken in 2023.
Second Choice Charters is all about getting groups on fish. Lots of big, tasty fish. They're not a tour company, they don't do cruises, and they don't have the fanciest boat out there. It's an old, loud, diesel engine. What they do have is the skills, the experience, and the determination to put you on some real monsters!
Captain Jeff Nichols has been running charters for over a decade and was mating boats for many years before that. He's passionate about the sport and about getting anglers-to-be into it. He does not use a mate for the inshore trips. He also loves to work with seasoned sportfishers and will pull out all the stops to get you on a trophy if that's what you're after.
Capt. Jeff runs his trips aboard a 26' Shamrock. A reliable cuddy cabin, the boat will take you to the fishing grounds quickly thanks to its 250 HP Yanmar engine. She has a full range of marine electronics to put you on the fish and a livewell full of bait to make sure you catch them.
Second Choice Charters specializes in bringing in limits of Seabass and cow Stripers worthy of the name. Depending on when and where you fish, you could also encounter Flounder, Shark, and even Tuna. Capt. Jeff stocks nothing but top quality tackle to make sure you bring in whatever comes your way. There's also no wire trolling, each customer will get a rod to feel the bite and fight the fish!
Heading out on a night fishing trip is an unforgettable experience. You'll be hitting the fish off-guard to bring in some incredible catches before returning home with a trunk packed full of delicious fish. If this sounds like fun to you, jump aboard, and let Capt. Jeff put you on Montauk's world-famous Bass bite.
The photos featured on this listing were taken in 2023.
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Jeff knew we wanted to catch fish, and he delivered. The four of us started by catching bait fish, then landed some bass, and even battled a shark for about 15 minutes. It was an unforgettable fight and an awesome day on the water. Jeff was great to fish with, and I’d highly recommend booking a trip with him.
Caught some big bluefish. The captain was super patient and taught my son to fish.
great guys made it fun
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
nice guys very patient. we got them on final pass
FAQs about Second Choice Charters
- US $600 per group - Striped Bass Fishing (5 hours)
- US $650 per group - Night Bass Fishing - Block Island (7 hours)
- US $800 per group - Day trip full day (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Full day tuna mahi/ Mahi 12 hours. (12 hours)
- Toilet Bucket
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Cod
- Flounder
- Shark (Mako)
- Tuna (Albacore)
Your captain
Montauk, New York, United States
Captain Jeffrey Nichols is a local guide who has been running trips out to Block Island for the last 20 years. He is a serious sportfisherman who is absolutely not here to take you on a cruise. His mission on every trip is to put you
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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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:
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