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John Wilkinson

Member since May 2014 Brigantine, United States
Background
"I started as a captain in 1972 and I love having novice customers catch their first big fish. My favorite fish is Striped Bass." Captain John Wilkinson has a 100 ton United States Coast Guard master's license. He's been fishing the local waters since '68 – he can put you on the hottest bite around!

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Brigantine, United States
Background
"I started as a captain in 1972 and I love having novice customers catch their first big fish. My favorite fish is Striped Bass." Captain John Wilkinson has a 100 ton United States Coast Guard master's license. He's been fishing the local waters since '68 – he can put you on the hottest bite around!
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Fishing Reports

Time for Sea Bass, and striper aren't fa
Time for Sea Bass, and striper aren't fa
Oct 13, 2019 Brigantine
It looks like the Nor'easter is finally pulling out. I'll be ready to start fishing again Monday, October 14th. Sea bass are back in season, and some nice ones are available. Stripers are on their way. but still will not get here for a few weeks. Pictured is a 51.5 incher caught at wreck inlet in October of 2004.
Mahi-Mahi, Sea Bass, and large Red Hake
Mahi-Mahi, Sea Bass, and large Red Hake
Jul 27, 2019 Brigantine
We fished with the Kotouch's Saturday and Sunday. Royce, Chris, Steve, and Ryan did really well Saturday, and okay Sunday. Saturdays was a 10 hour offshore trip, and they could have filled the boat with ling (red hake). They kept 32 along with 3 nice sea bass, and 5 Mahi-Mahi. Today was a 6 hr near shore shark trip, and Ryan caught a small black tip shark. We then came back into the bay after drifting for about 3 miles along the 30 foot line and catching no fluke. But, we had several small fluke along with small sea bass in the bay along with Ryan's fluke at 19". In the offshore we were throwing Riptide B&T bunker chunks for the mahi-mahi, and the bunker chum drew-in the black tip.
Great sea bass catching
Great sea bass catching
May 18, 2019 Brigantine
We had the Nagele group out today catching sea bass. They caught their 6 man limit of sea bass with the largest going 19". We caught about 200 total fish including tautog (released), Spiny dogfish (released), and smooth dog fish (released). It was a beautiful day on the ocean. We anchored using the trolling motor over five wrecks in 68' to 95'. Now is the time to book your next sea bass trip.
August Wreck Fishing
August Wreck Fishing
Aug 4, 2018 Brigantine
We had a great wreck fishing trip today. Caught over 30 sea bass, 6 fluke, and a dozen sea robin. Riptide B&T cut bait from squid tubes worked great. Pictured are Jack with a 18" sea bass, and Nathan with a 21" fluke. The deeper wrecks produced better than the inshore wrecks.
Wreck Fishing off Brigantine, NJ
Wreck Fishing off Brigantine, NJ
Jul 2, 2018 Brigantine
We had a good wreck fishing trip today with the Haddix's. Picture is a 22.5 inch fluke, and 16 and 17 inch sea bass. We were fishing in 65 to 90 feet of water off Brigantine. Minnows and Riptide B&T squid tube baits were the best.
Father's Day weekend 2018
Father's Day weekend 2018
Jun 17, 2018 Brigantine
What a great weekend Father's Day weekend was. Calm ocean, sunny, perfect temperatures, no bugs, and we caught fish. On Saturday's trip we had the Manahan father and sons out for some wreck fishing. We caught about 50 sea bass, and a bunch were keepers up to 17.5 inches along with ling, bergals, and tog. On Sunday Chris, Brian, and 5 year old Brian, Jr. fished with us. The results were similar to Saturday's with sea bass, ling, sea robin, bergals and tog. Junior reeled in at least half of the fish. It made for a very happy and excited 5 year old. The best bait was the Riptide B&T squid tubes that significantly out caught the salted clam.

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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Catch intended fish
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Offshore on July 13, 2019
Captain John and James were motivated fishermen and good conversationalists. My buddies and I went out for an 8 hour trip and...
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8 hour offshore sharking tour

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Offshore on May 30, 2019
Although a bit foggy at first, it was a super nice day beyond our expectation after we went offshore. Captain John was super...
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Oneonta, NY
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Bay Trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Ocean/Striper (AM) on August 24, 2019
Had and amazing time and would highly recommend the trip. The captain and the deckhand were very helpful from setting up your...
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Carlisle, PA
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Ocean/Striper (AM) on August 9, 2019
Captain John and his first mate were knowledgeable and helpful.  All three of my older teenagers caught a bunch of fish and...
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Marlton, NJ
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Amazing half day Sea Bass trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Striper on June 16, 2018
We had the best fishing experience of our lives today with Captain John and his first mate James. Together we caught over 50...
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