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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Ken G.
East Hampton, 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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Magic hour

VERIFIED   3 hour trip โ€“ Twilight Striped Bass on July 26, 2022
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Mathew S.
Belmont, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Tailwrapped Sportfishing

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on August 25, 2021
Captain Jim, Gavin, and Carolyn were great hosts and very attentive. Captain Jim put us on the Stripped Bass and it was non-stop...
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Timothy M.
West Islip, NY
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 with captian Jim

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on August 4, 2021
Great day on a great boat with a great crew. Jimmy kept us on the fish all trip . . Equipment was brand new . Highly...
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Thomas S.
Cliffside Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Come here to catch the bug ones

VERIFIED   5 HOUR TRIP (PM) on July 8, 2021
Bad weather didnt stop capt.john or chris from finding a way to put is on top of an 11 lb fluke What a trip!!!
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Thomas S.
Cliffside Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very experienced crew

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark on July 7, 2021
Captain and mate know their stuff Did everything they could from start to Finish to give us our moneyโ€™s worth
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