Captain
TJ Ritner

Member since February 2018 Montauk, United States
Background
Captain TJ Ritner has spent his life fishing all sorts of different waters. Florida Keys, Cabo San Lucas, and the northeast Atlantic are areas he has fished extensively. With over 30 years of experience fishing radically different waters, there's nothing that can surprise him. He's also a local to the area, so he knows all the best secret fishing spots around. His motto is that luck has nothing to do with success, but countless hours spent fishing have honed his skills to a razor edge and now they're at your disposal.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait is one of his favorite methods, as well as trolling. Custom bottom rigs are a lot of fun for Captain TJ.

Hey, I'm Captain TJ Ritner

Montauk, United States
Background
Captain TJ Ritner has spent his life fishing all sorts of different waters. Florida Keys, Cabo San Lucas, and the northeast Atlantic are areas he has fished extensively. With over 30 years of experience fishing radically different waters, there's nothing that can surprise him. He's also a local to the area, so he knows all the best secret fishing spots around. His motto is that luck has nothing to do with success, but countless hours spent fishing have honed his skills to a razor edge and now they're at your disposal.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait is one of his favorite methods, as well as trolling. Custom bottom rigs are a lot of fun for Captain TJ.
Anglers Choice
179
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Crunch Time Sport Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(179 reviews)
Angler's choice
Montauk
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Christopher P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore on July 8, 2025
From start to finish my so and I had a great experience. The Captian was on fish all morning. Brian and his son Logan were...
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) - Inshore on August 9, 2025
We had a great time, caught a lot of fish, made some lasting memories, and will be eating a lot of fish tacos. Thank you, Captain...
Robert S. recommends Crunch Time Sport Fishing
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Jeff R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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If you want to catch fish โ€ฆ

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on May 23, 2025
Fish on within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. TJ knows where they hang out and can get you into the action. Great time.
Jeff R. recommends Crunch Time Sport Fishing
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Thomas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Crew - Many Fish Caught

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore on June 28, 2025
Unbelievable time. Would recommend to everyone who wants to troll the waters and catch a lot of fish.
Thomas S. recommends Crunch Time Sport Fishing
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PierFrancesco S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore on June 3, 2025
Crunch time fishing and captain TJ were great, very knowledgeable and we caught many large fish
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