Captain
R. Michael Ryan Jr.

Member since November 2023 Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I grew up on boats. My summer home was on a wooden 32' Pacemaker that my dad owned from the time I was a toddler until my college years. As a teenager, my cousin and I shared a 17' Montauk Boston Whaler which we would take offshore to the extent of its range and do all sorts of fishing. That boat remained in my family long enough to teach my own kids how to fish off of it. For longer Tuna and Shark trips, I would run my father's 36' Delta and more recently, his 42' Post. My current boat is a Wellcraft 230 Coastal, which is a perfect boat for both inshore fishing in the river as well as wreck and drift fishing at the nearby manmade reefs. A fishing trip with me is meant to be relaxing and fun! While the hardcore guys are looking to be ankle-deep in blood, I'm more into enjoying the water, listening to some tunes, getting some sun, having some laughs, and oh yeah, reeling in some fish! My cousin and I always had a saying when we were out on that old Whaler: "When you're out on the water, there are only good days and great days!"
Techniques
Drifting for fluke and black sea bass, casting for blues and stripers or trolling the coast.

Hey, I'm Captain R. Michael Ryan Jr.

Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I grew up on boats. My summer home was on a wooden 32' Pacemaker that my dad owned from the time I was a toddler until my college years. As a teenager, my cousin and I shared a 17' Montauk Boston Whaler which we would take offshore to the extent of its range and do all sorts of fishing. That boat remained in my family long enough to teach my own kids how to fish off of it. For longer Tuna and Shark trips, I would run my father's 36' Delta and more recently, his 42' Post. My current boat is a Wellcraft 230 Coastal, which is a perfect boat for both inshore fishing in the river as well as wreck and drift fishing at the nearby manmade reefs. A fishing trip with me is meant to be relaxing and fun! While the hardcore guys are looking to be ankle-deep in blood, I'm more into enjoying the water, listening to some tunes, getting some sun, having some laughs, and oh yeah, reeling in some fish! My cousin and I always had a saying when we were out on that old Whaler: "When you're out on the water, there are only good days and great days!"
Techniques
Drifting for fluke and black sea bass, casting for blues and stripers or trolling the coast.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(41 reviews)
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Point Pleasant Beach
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $250

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Always pleasant and easy
Always pleasant and easy
Great time for the kids and overall great experience!
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Kevin R.
Excellent
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Great trip with Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   3 Hour - After Work Soak on August 12, 2024
We had a great family fishing trip with Captain Mike. He was incredibly knowledgeable about local fishing and everyone caught...
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Jim L.
Excellent
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Best bang for the buck

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 13, 2024
Smaller boat, good for smaller groups as described. Knowledgeable Capt, with great personality.ย  If I had to pick something...
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Jacqueline R.
Excellent
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Fantastic Experience!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Quick Soak (AM) on May 4, 2025
Booked a short morning charter and Michael was the perfect captain! He was knowledgeable and friendly. He supplies everything...
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Jill B.
Excellent
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Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   3 Hour - After Work Soak on August 5, 2024
Was a beautiful night out on the boat; my son and his friend were psyched that caught big fish!!โ€”-had a great time. Michael...
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Joe P.
Excellent
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Fantastic Evening with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   3 Hour - After Work Soak-Mil1stRes on September 4, 2024
My family and I had a great time on the water with Captain Mike. We are all novice fishermen and Mike gave us a perfect introductory...
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