Captain
Frank Wagenhoffer

Member since March 2018 South Amboy, United States
Background
Captain Frank has been fishing Raritan Bay from the age of 10. He has been a charter boat captain for the last 19 years and has fished from Cape Cod, MA to Virginia Beach, VA on the ASA and FLW Striper Tournament trails. He is still an active tournament fisherman, most recently winning the 2017 & 2018 LBI Cup Grand Championship Award back to back and winning 7 out of 9 tournaments entered in 2018. This is a testament to his passion, skill, and ability, which he puts to work on every trip he runs. Captan Frank publishes his weekly report in The Fisherman Magazine Highlands, NJ section. In the off season Captain Frank gives seminars and “How To” work shops on fishing strategies and techniques at industry Fishing/Trade and Boat shows.
Techniques
We run top of the line Tournament Rigged performance boats like out 36’ Contender "Fish Around". We are NOT your run of the mill charter boat that runs 5 miles from the dock just to drop anchor and hope to clam up a few fish. We specialize in many different proven techniques that clearly separate us from the rest of the boats. This equates to us giving you the most memorable experience for your time spent on the water from the moment we leave the dock!

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Wagenhoffer

South Amboy, United States
Background
Captain Frank has been fishing Raritan Bay from the age of 10. He has been a charter boat captain for the last 19 years and has fished from Cape Cod, MA to Virginia Beach, VA on the ASA and FLW Striper Tournament trails. He is still an active tournament fisherman, most recently winning the 2017 & 2018 LBI Cup Grand Championship Award back to back and winning 7 out of 9 tournaments entered in 2018. This is a testament to his passion, skill, and ability, which he puts to work on every trip he runs. Captan Frank publishes his weekly report in The Fisherman Magazine Highlands, NJ section. In the off season Captain Frank gives seminars and “How To” work shops on fishing strategies and techniques at industry Fishing/Trade and Boat shows.
Techniques
We run top of the line Tournament Rigged performance boats like out 36’ Contender "Fish Around". We are NOT your run of the mill charter boat that runs 5 miles from the dock just to drop anchor and hope to clam up a few fish. We specialize in many different proven techniques that clearly separate us from the rest of the boats. This equates to us giving you the most memorable experience for your time spent on the water from the moment we leave the dock!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
South Amboy
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $850
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
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Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fin Chasers Point Pleasant - Not just a top sportfishing outfit - Family friendly charters too!
Fin Chasers Point Pleasant - Not just a top sportfishing outfit - Family friendly charters too!
Fin Chasers Point Pleasant - Not just a top sportfishing outfit - Family friendly charters too!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Scott M.
Union, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on July 13, 2020
Awesome day.ย  Great captain.ย  Highly recommendedโ€ฆ. canโ€™t wait to get out again.
Scott M. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Emily A.
Montclair, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June 2019

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 30, 2019
Had a great day out fluke fishing with captain frank. Frank and his mate were great with my senior dad and ensured the day...
Emily A. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Brad C.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on July 20, 2021
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Stephen M.
Lawrence, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on December 22, 2020
Great day on the water - Captain Frank put us on the fish!
Stephen M. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Adam W.
Penllyn, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 13, 2020
Great experience out on the water with Captain Frank and first mate!
Adam W. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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