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
+57
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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Gary C.
Pleasantville, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on July 3, 2022
Jim and Caroline were fantastic.ย  My son and I were reeling in fish all afternoon.ย  Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Seabass, Porgy,...
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Lucian T.
Wilton, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 26, 2022
Captain Jim had us on fish very quickly in the morning. We caught our limit of slot stripers with in the first few hours. And...
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Katy N.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 27, 2021
This was the highlight of our trip to Montauk. Captain James and Chris were knowledgeable and experienced fishermen who made...
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Jesse H.
New York, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic 12 hour trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on June 13, 2021
captain jim and crew were great! my 11 year old son and i wanted to catch some tuna and he got us our โ€œfull takeโ€ for the...
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Scott S.
Philipsburg, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip on July 5, 2023
Best day of fishing ever
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