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Jonathan Bunn
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Jonathan Bunn

Manteo, United States
100+ reviews
Fishing has always been a part of Captain Jonathan's life. He has been living on the water and fishing on the Outer Banks his whole life, has been a mate, a captain, and has placed and won tournaments. He loves fishing, any kind of fish, but he especially loves fishing for Marlin.

Charter

Rating

5.0
152 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (152)

Showing 1 – 5 of 152 reviews
  • Gary Cook
    Gary Cook
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First experience deep sea fishing and it wont be the last

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Captain Jonathan and his first mate we top notch! Before our trip I had a lot of questions and Jonathan was quick to repond and was thorough with his answers. The day of, was a great experience, he knew where to go, what was biting, and spent the time looking for the fish. We got lucky to catch what we caught (no guarantees in fishing) but walked away with 7 yellow tail tuna and stories to last a lifetime. Ill be badk again next year without a doubt!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Steven Gaal
    Steven Gaal
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    BILLFISH GRAND SLAM !!!

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Captain Jon delivered the charter of a lifetime as we caught Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish all in one outing - a total of 7 large billfish including one 400 pounder !! He and his mate were all-around great hosts, making this a fantastic time for our group. We’ll never forget our experience and would highly recommend Blue Chip !

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
  • Davis Farvolden
    Davis Farvolden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    BLUE CHIP DELIVERS AGAIN.

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    This was our second trip with BLUE CHIP and they delivered in the exact same way as our prior trip. This CAPTAIN and his MATE are son knowledgeable. They just get the job done from start to finish, ATTITUDE, RESPECT and COMMITMENT. We will be back again for sure. Probably next year. We caught another one of our BUCKET LIST fish, so top praise to BLUE CHIP.

  • William Sullivan
    William Sullivan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Book-em and Hook-em

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Very charasmatic crew and captain. They work incredibly hard to fine you the fish. Captain was incredible polite and welcoming. First mate was knowlegable and professional teaching us the ways and method. will look to booking them again for our next outing.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Ken Smith
    Ken Smith
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Team!

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Even though we had to return sooner than expected, due to sickness. Captain Jonathan and his two mates were amazing throughout the day. We even managed to catch fish before we had to stop fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Two adult anglers actively fishing from the stern of an offshore sportfishing boat, surrounded by trolling rods and ocean water.
    Eric L.
    Eric L.
    We went on a 12 hour charter out to the Gulf Stream. We caught many mahi and 3 sail fish. The mates were great and Captain knew what he was doing. Very comfortable boat! Highly recommended!
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Two anglers actively reeling in a large sailfish while fishing on a sportfishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Jonathan and Cleat were the best! Boat was great! Captain Jonathan put us on the sailfish and many large Mahi! Awesome trip!
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Two anglers joyfully displaying a large Sailfish aboard a sport fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a deep-sea fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
    These guys were a ton a fun, very communicative and put us on fish! 3 Sailfish and 200lb Blue Marlin is a pretty good day of fishing. Definitely going to book with the again.
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Swordfish on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Marlin
    Steven G.
    Steven G.
    Captain Jon delivered the charter of a lifetime as we caught Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish all in one outing - a total of 7 large billfish including one 400 pounder !! He and his mate were all-around great hosts, making this a fantastic time for our group. We’ll never forget our experience and would highly recommend Blue Chip !
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Angler reeling in a large Sailfish on a sport fishing boat, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Bob S.
    Bob S.
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Two adult anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard a boat on the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Chris M.
    Chris M.
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Large dockside display of mahi-mahi and other saltwater fish arranged after a group fishing trip at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Daryl K.
    Daryl K.
    Great Captain who put on fish and a first mate who hustled. We hammered the Mahi then switched up and bottom fished for a while and caught a bunch of tilefish.
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    William S.
    William S.
    Very charasmatic crew and captain. They work incredibly hard to fine you the fish. Captain was incredible polite and welcoming. First mate was knowlegable and professional teaching us the ways and method. will look to booking them again for our next outing.
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Group of anglers posing behind a dock display of multiple tuna and a yellow mahi-mahi at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Gary C.
    Gary C.
    Captain Jonathan and his first mate we top notch! Before our trip I had a lot of questions and Jonathan was quick to repond and was thorough with his answers. The day of, was a great experience, he knew where to go, what was biting, and spent the time looking for the fish. We got lucky to catch what we caught (no guarantees in fishing) but walked away with 7 yellow tail tuna and stories to last a lifetime. Ill be badk again next year without a doubt!
  • Blue Chip Sportfishing
    Blue Chip SportfishingManteo, NC
    Adult angler holding a large mahi-mahi on the teak deck of a sportfishing boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ken S.
    Ken S.
    Even though we had to return sooner than expected, due to sickness. Captain Jonathan and his two mates were amazing throughout the day. We even managed to catch fish before we had to stop fishing.

What's biting with Blue Chip Sportfishing in Manteo

It's getting colder, but the fishing remains red hot. Explore the shallow waters near the shoreline of Manteo and go after some nationwide favorite game and table fish, from Redfish to Flounder.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and a large King Mackerel on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

6-17

Jun 17, 2025 • Manteo
Great fishing all around right now.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several large fish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

5-30

May 31, 2024 • Manteo
Kite fishing for Yellowfin? ?
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their impressive catch of large tuna on the dock after a successful fishing trip.

5-24

May 30, 2024 • Manteo
200lb bigeye, 100lb yellowfin, 20lb yellowfin and s sailfish
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Two anglers posing with a large catch of Amberjack laid out on the dock after a successful fishing trip.

5-27

May 30, 2024 • Manteo
Yellowfin!!!
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A group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of multiple Yellowfin Tuna on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

5-28

May 30, 2024 • Manteo
Another great catch of yellowfin tuna
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A group of four anglers proudly posing with a large catch of Yellowfin Tuna on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

5-22 Beautiful weather and citation yell

May 23, 2024 • Manteo
Absolutely perfect weather and great fishing.
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