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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Robert I.
Montauk, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day With The Tailwrapped Charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2023
Fishing with Jim McSwigin and his mate Brian was a blast! There were five of us who were older males, a female, and young child....
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Trina G.
Sharon, Massachusetts
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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Evening fishing charter with Captain Jim and Terry

VERIFIED   3 hour trip โ€“ Twilight Striped Bass on July 17, 2023
Captain Jim and Terry were wonderful.ย  The evening charter is perfect for families.ย  Our initial reservation needed to be...
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Natalya Z.
Scarsdale, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best fishing tour

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on July 4, 2023
We are with captain James already 3 years, He organizes the best fishing in Montauk His boat is the most comfortable...
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Tracy S.
Jersey City, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain Jim

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on May 26, 2023
Super fishing trip, experienced 3 different methods of fishing, caught lots of species of fish. Our captain and his 1st mate...
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Bill C.
Gilgo Beach, NY
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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Epic Day Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 21, 2023
We had an amazing day out with the TailWrapped team!ย  So many fish we couldnโ€™t keep count!ย  Will definitely be back out...
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