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
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
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!
+83
Angler rating
60
1
0
0
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 66 reviews
Dan D.
Hawthorne, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another Great Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 13, 2021
This is the second year in a row we used Fin Chasers and we caught a ton of fish on both trips. Captain Frank knows what he...
Dan D. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Dan D. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Aaron F.
Old Bridge, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Capt. Frank

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on May 26, 2019
I took my family of four (me, my wife and two college age kids) with Capt. Frank and 1st Mate Jason for a pm charter on a warm...
Aaron F. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Frank Wagenhoffer Captain replied

Dan D.
Hawthorne, NJ
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 November 7, 2020
This was the best half day trip I have ever been on. Captain Frank and First Mate Mike of Fin Chaser Charters came exactly...
Dan D. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Frank Wagenhoffer Captain replied

Rob O.
Netcong, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour am inshore charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2020
Very late in the season. But we knew that going into it. The captain and mate were beyond awesome, easy to talk to, down to...
Rob O. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Rob O. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

James H.
Abingdon, Maryland
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day PM with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on November 9, 2021
Great day on the water. Captain Mike and First Mate Tim made sure we caught some fish. He kept looking until he found them....
James H. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
James H. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful