Captain
James McSwigin

Member since January 2021 Montauk, United States
Background
Fishing has always been my passion and since I was a small boy during the summer I could always be found on the shoreline with a pole in my hand. Over the years, fishing has become more than just a passion for me. It's a way of life. I have fished all over the world from the coast of Africa and South America to our local waters here in the United States. I have always found fishing to be both challenging, rewarding, and a great relaxation. I have gathered a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years and still to this day. Now I can typically be found off Montauk Point teaching others and keeping the rods bent.
Techniques
I have many styles and techniques of fishing depending on the species. Trolling, Jigging, live bait, drifting and bottom fishing are some of the most popular. Offshore for tuna and Billfish I usually troll with outriggers and a 9 to 11 rod trolling pattern using both artificial and hand rigged baits.

Hey, I'm Captain James McSwigin

Montauk, United States
Background
Fishing has always been my passion and since I was a small boy during the summer I could always be found on the shoreline with a pole in my hand. Over the years, fishing has become more than just a passion for me. It's a way of life. I have fished all over the world from the coast of Africa and South America to our local waters here in the United States. I have always found fishing to be both challenging, rewarding, and a great relaxation. I have gathered a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years and still to this day. Now I can typically be found off Montauk Point teaching others and keeping the rods bent.
Techniques
I have many styles and techniques of fishing depending on the species. Trolling, Jigging, live bait, drifting and bottom fishing are some of the most popular. Offshore for tuna and Billfish I usually troll with outriggers and a 9 to 11 rod trolling pattern using both artificial and hand rigged baits.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(47 reviews)
Montauk
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (60)
A day to remember for ages
A day to remember for ages
Great trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
92%
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Natalya Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best fishing tour!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour trip โ€“ Twilight Striped Bass on July 4, 2025
That was our 4th tour with Captain James and his dream crew! Everything was just perfect, like always - the captains,...
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Ian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3 hour trip โ€“ Twilight Striped Bass on June 15, 2025
Captain James and his crew are excellent in all respects.ย  Boat is very well equipped and comfortable.
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Gunnar S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A day to remember for ages

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024
My 8 year old son and I went for a half day trip in the morning and it was just stunning. Captain Jim and his wife Caroline...
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Rich D.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day tuna trip with tailwrapped and James McSwigin

VERIFIED   14 HOUR TUNA TRIP on September 3, 2022
Fantastic day with my kids. They have been asking about going tuna fishing out of New York for nearly a decade based on stories...
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Helen C.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing half day trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on August 11, 2022
We had the most amazing fishing experience with captain Jim and his mate Mark. The boat was clean, spacious, and fully equipped,...
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