Captain
John Shusta

Member since April 2018 South Portland, United States

Background: Captain John Shusta has been fishing for the better part of the last two and a half decades. He's originally from Jersey but moved to Maine in 1997. When asked what's best about his job, Capt. John replied that the pure rush of adrenaline you feel as the reel screams and you hooked up and the game is on. Join him to share in his extreme enthusiasm for excellent offshore sport fishing experience.

Hey, I'm Captain John Shusta

South Portland, United States

Background: Captain John Shusta has been fishing for the better part of the last two and a half decades. He's originally from Jersey but moved to Maine in 1997. When asked what's best about his job, Capt. John replied that the pure rush of adrenaline you feel as the reel screams and you hooked up and the game is on. Join him to share in his extreme enthusiasm for excellent offshore sport fishing experience.

Reviews

My Charter Listing

Special J Charters

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

South Portland • 36 ft • 2 persons

trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 5 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Special J Fishing Charter Will land you fish

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	80%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Christian T.

Danville, Kentucky

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Special J Fishing Charter Will land you fish

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna on July 12, 2017

Christian T.

Danville, Kentucky

5.0 / 5

Jul 12, 2017

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna

Special J Fishing Charter Will land you fish

Captain John has always put me on the fish. I taken charters with him for over 14 years and he has always put us on the fish. He has a strong knowledge of the water and were to find the fish. One of the biggest things I like with John is he is always looking out for everyone’s safety and of course putting us on the fish.

Captain John has always put me on the fish. I taken charters with him for over 14 years and he has always put us on the fish....

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Michael W.

Watertown, Massachusetts

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Marathon Tuna Fishing Trips!!!

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna on October 1, 2017

Michael W.

Watertown, Massachusetts

5.0 / 5

Oct 1, 2017

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna

Marathon Tuna Fishing Trips!!!

This trip is the real thing! Captain John is a great captain and made my trip very pleasurable. He also put me on the biggest fish of my life! Can’t wait to get back on his boat again.

This trip is the real thing! Captain John is a great captain and made my trip very pleasurable. He also put me on the biggest...

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John Shusta (The Captain)

Replied on April 26, 2018

Mike thanks for being an ace on the rod here is a short clip of towing your fish and we will see you this year again Tight lines

John Shusta (The Captain)

Replied on April 26, 2018

Mike thanks for being an ace on the rod here is a short clip of towing your fish and we will see you this year again

Tight lines

Captain replied

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Warwick, Massachusetts

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

2 day trip

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna on August 26, 2017

FishingBooker Member

Warwick, Massachusetts

5.0 / 5

Aug 26, 2017

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna

2 day trip

first light hooked up on a monster blue fin 5 hour fight

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FishingBooker Member

Salem, New Hampshire

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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September fishing trip

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna on September 3, 2016

FishingBooker Member

Salem, New Hampshire

5.0 / 5

Sep 3, 2016

2 Day Trip – Marathon Tuna

September fishing trip

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2 persons find this review helpful

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John R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED Trip was supposed to happen on July 3, 2021

John R.

Jul 3, 2021

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 44 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

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Hey, I'm Captain John Shusta

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Special J Charters

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Special J Fishing Charter Will land you fish

Special J Fishing Charter Will land you fish

Marathon Tuna Fishing Trips!!!

Marathon Tuna Fishing Trips!!!

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September fishing trip

The captain canceled

The captain canceled

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