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
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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David H.
Flemington, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6hr trip with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on October 17, 2020
Took my son out for his birthday with friends and family.ย  Beautiful day and great boat.ย  Thanks to Capt Frank and Capt Anthony,...
David H. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Kristy K.
Macungie, PA
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 and Captain Anthony

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 14, 2020
Very knowledgeable and helpful Captainโ€™s. We will definitely be booking trip!!! Great day!!
Kristy K. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
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Vincent G.
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6-hour Inshore

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on September 4, 2020
CAPT Frank was great, he really catered to our needs and made the kids trip a wild success.
Vincent G. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Raritan Bay
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Jim C.
Red Bank, 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 Capt Frank

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 8, 2020
Captain Frank knew where the fish were biting. We always had a fish on a line. Highly recommended!
Jim C. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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Donna B.
Middletown, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day. More fish than we could bring home.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on July 15, 2020
Dave and a Frank were very accommodating and made sure everyone had an exciting day.
Donna B. recommends Fin Chaser Sportfishing โ€“ Point Pleasant
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