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
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trips from US $850
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 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 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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John M.
Holland, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 27, 2021
A quick note to say thank you to Captain Frank and 1st mate Stan for an excellent day on the water fishing for Fluke.ย  We...
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Russell P.
LAKE LINCOLND, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 12, 2020
By far one of the best captains that we have ever fished with. I have taken my family on many charters around the country and...
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Linda R. H.
Port Jervis, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Trip with Fin Chasers

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 15, 2020
Best ever crew and what a great fun day! We were catching black bass like they were candy from a kids mouth. Every time a hook...
Linda R. H. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Tony N.
Paterson, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 6, 2020
Captain Frank and his first mate Captain Anthony had superior service. Professional, knowledgeable, Catered to every request....
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Stacey Q.
Trappe, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Spent our 20th Anniversary with Captain Frank!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on May 22, 2021
Had a great trip with Captain Frank and Mike! Great guys! Caught fishโ€ฆhad laughs and learned a lot.ย  Looking forward to...
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