Bug Sportfishing welcomes you aboard! Growing up fishing all over the United States has introduced Captain James to lots of different techniques. The best way to describe his fishing style is somewhere in-between south Florida light tackle with a heavy do

Join him aboard the ‘Sligo’, a brand new 2022 42’ Henriques Flybridge boat. She is a spacious vessel, equipped with the latest fish-finding and navigational electronics. The Sligo comes powered by twin 715 Cummins engines and can cruise at a hair-raising speed of 35 knots.  Not to mention the infamous sea keeper gyro on both of our vessels!  No more sea sickness!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Flounder, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Mako Shark, Thresher Shark, White Marlin, Wahoo, and whatever else takes the bait. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle, as well as sight fishing/casting. Capt. James also offers kite fishing.

Launching out of South Amboy, NJ, you will be perfectly placed to enjoy awesome angling both inshore and offshore. Inshore trips last four to six hours, and focus on fishing the bays, inlets, and nearshore wrecks for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Tautog, and more.