Bug Sportfishing

Bug Sportfishing welcomes you aboard! Growing up fishing all over the United States has introduced Captain James to lots of different techniques. The best way to describe his fishing style is somewhere in-between south Florida light tackle with a heavy dose of northeast influence. Whether it’s early spring Striped Bass, mid-season Fluke, or chasing Tuna and Marlin, Capt. James always tries to make the most of every opportunity.

You’ll be fishing aboard the BUG, a 31’ Contender Fisharound. The Bug is fast, comfortable, and fuel-efficient with twin 300 horsepower Yamaha Outboards. The Bug features a fully open cockpit offering 360-degree fishability and outfitted with the latest gear. With a single level deck, marlin tower and all the newest Garmin electronics, as well as FLIR night-vision you are prepared for anything that swims.

Whenever you’re fishing for your target species, the crew is always ready for the chance to encounter something special. Capt. James thoroughly enjoys fishing artificials for inshore species and slow pitch jigging is one of his favorite techniques. Chunking for Tuna is one of his specialties and he’ll never turn down an opportunity to go offshore. This season (2023) Capt. James will primarily be targeting striped bass for the months of April-Early June, for the summer months he will be on the hunt for Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Bigeye tuna as well as Mahi-Mahi and White Marlin. When fall returns he will be back on the hunt for stripers. Inshore/Ground-fish trips will be available on select dates.

Beginners are always welcome and the crew will make sure your trip suits your skill level. While they carry all the tackle you may need, the crew prefers to use tackle on the lighter side of things to increase the fun factor

For Bug Sportfishing, catching fish is about having fun and making memories. See you at the dock!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    6 hour trip - Black Sea Bass
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 2 - Jun 19
    US $1,000
    This 6 Hour Black Sea Bass trip leaves the dock at 7:30 AM and ends around 1:30 PM. Perfect for beginners and families along with seasoned Pro`s! Our main method of fishing will involve anchoring or drifting while we deploy weighted rigs tipped with artificial as well as natural bait along the sea floor. Leaving from Manasquan inlet we are situated nearby plenty of inshore wrecks where Sea Bass school up all summer! All high quality tackle is included in price as well as cleaning of your catch.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour trip - Inshore Fluke
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 2 - Sep 27
    US $1,000
    This Inshore Fluke trip leaves the dock at 7:30 AM and ends around 1:30 PM. Perfect for beginners and families along with seasoned Pro`s! Our main method of fishing will be bouncing weighted jigs tipped with artificial as well as natural bait along the sea floor. Leaving from Manasquan inlet we are perfectly situated for prime Fluking, all within 15 miles of the dock! All high quality tackle is included in price as well as cleaning of your catch.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour trip - Full day Fluke
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 2 - Sep 27
    US $1,200
    This full day Fluke trip leaves the dock at 6:30 AM and ends around 2:30 PM. Perfect for beginners and families along with seasoned Pro`s! Our main method of fishing will be bouncing weighted jigs tipped with artificial as well as natural bait along the sea floor. Leaving from Manasquan inlet we are perfectly situated for prime Fluking, All within 15 miles of the dock! All high quality tackle is included in price as well as cleaning of your catch.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Viaje Privado
    Inshore “Whats biting?” (8hr)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $1,200
    This trip is perfect for groups who just want to “bend the rod”, catch some dinner (or let them go!) and have a nice day on the water. Our day will be structured around what is biting best at the given time. The main target will be Fluke (summer flounder), Black sea-bass, Bluefish, and striped bass. As the season progresses into Late summer, southern visitors make their way north and give you the chance at Spanish/King Mackerel, False Albacore, and Mahi, all close to shore! 7:30AM leave - 3:30PM return
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Cod
    Cod
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Viaje Privado
    10 Hour Midshore Shark Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 11 - Oct 15
    US $1,800
    Fish the wrecks and reefs in search of monster Sharks! This is a purely CATCH AND RELEASE trip, so no Sharks will be kept. While fishing for Sharks, you'll also fish for Seabass, Fluke, and the occasional Cod. You'll target Mako and Thresher Sharks but often hook into Blue and Spinner Sharks as well, with baby Great Whites or Hammerheads sometimes making an appearance. All tackle/bait is included but a mate will be necessary to ensure that you have the best chance of catching a fish of a lifetime!
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Cod
    Cod
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Viaje Privado
    Tuna *FULL DAY*
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    11 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 3:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 12 - Oct 10
    US $2,500
    This is a full day Tuna trip, leaving the dock approx. 3:30 AM and returning around 3 PM. You'll be trolling, jigging, Chunking, and throwing topwater plugs. Depending on the availability of live bait, you might even put up the kite! From the dock to the fishing grounds generally takes about 1.5 hour with some days being closer and others being a bit farther (up to 2.5 hours). Your main target species will be Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Mahi Mahi. All tackle/bait is included as well as cleaning of your catch.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
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FAQs about Bug Sportfishing

Bug Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 hour trip - Black Sea Bass (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour trip - Inshore Fluke (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour trip - Full day Fluke (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Inshore “Whats biting?” (8hr) (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour Midshore Shark Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Tuna *FULL DAY* (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Bug Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño Full enclosed Bathroom with toilet and sink
  • Aire Acondicionado Fully air conditioned cabin, bathroom, and helm
  • GPS All new Garmin electronics Suite, XM WEATHER
  • Localizador de peces Airmar 3KW Transducer- Networked to all screens
  • Cama 2 person bunk in bow of boat
  • Flybridge Marlin tower for spotting fish/trolling
  • Vivero para la carnada 2X 40 Gallon wells in transom
  • Cocina Offshore trips have outdoor grill, refrigerator
  • Refrigerador Electric fridge in cabin (not large)
  • Equipo Multimedia XM radio/Weather, Full stereo throughout
  • Outriggers
  • Nevera para la pesca 2 Large boxes in cockpit (1 under seat,1 YETI)
  • Radar Garmin 24XHD Radar, FLIR NIGHTVISION CAMERA

Trips booked with Bug Sportfishing include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (depends on target species)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Bebidas (Some Waters/ Gatorade- personal drinks ENCOURAGED)
  • Marinero (Mate available by request)
  • Licencia de Pesca (License Included with trip)

Bug Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio

Bug Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Bug Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Marlin (White)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Captain

James Duncan
Brielle, New Jersey, Estados Unidos
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Miembro desde Marzo 2021
I come from a fishing family and have been around boats since I was an infant. My father taught me how to cast as soon as I could walk and I would spend hours casting behind my house in Point Pleasant NJ. When I was 7, we moved to South Florida. This opened up a whole new world to me where I spent every second I could either on or near the water. After some time we found ourselves back on the New Jersey shore, now that I was older we started to explore the mudhole eventually pushing out further into the canyons. At 14 I started working on the fuel dock which eventually branched into working as a mate on private boats and on charters. I went to college at Clemson university initially but ended up continuing my degree in Communications and Business at Monmouth University. During the summers I continued working as a mate, after finishing school I decided to turn fishing into my career. I have spent the last two years working as a corporate captain fishing Marlin tournaments up and down the east coast. I have always been obsessed with fishing and from a very young age, I knew that I wanted to be a Captain.

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Especies de Interés

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Especificaciones del barco

CONTENDER (Sportfishing) construido en 2007. Impulsado por 2 300HP YAMAHA motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 35 nudos.

Longitud
32 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
Full enclosed Bathroom with toilet and sink
Aire Acondicionado
Fully air conditioned cabin, bathroom, and helm
GPS
All new Garmin electronics Suite, XM WEATHER
Localizador de peces
Airmar 3KW Transducer- Networked to all screens
Cama
2 person bunk in bow of boat
Flybridge
Marlin tower for spotting fish/trolling

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
depends on target species
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Bebidas
Some Waters/ Gatorade- personal drinks ENCOURAGED
Marinero
Mate available by request
Licencia de Pesca
License Included with trip

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 3 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 25% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3%

Brielle Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 40 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (39)
Amazing experience!!!!
Great Half day with Captain James
Great Half day with Captain James
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
97%
Capitán amigable
97%
Recomienda este charter
88%
Apto para niños
97%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
94%
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Pete L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Amazing experience!!!!

VERIFICADO   Inshore “Whats biting?” (8hr) on Agosto 16, 2023
Was looking to step up our family fishing experience from the big group boat experience to a personal charter this year and...
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Wayne L.
Manasquan, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

6 Hour spring striper jigging

VERIFICADO   Raritan Striped Bass 6HR (AM) on Abril 7, 2023
James is an excellent young captain with a lot of personality and positive attitude. The boat was well organized and...
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Nicholas G.
Perkasie, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Half day with Captain James

VERIFICADO   Raritan Striped Bass 4HR (AM) on Mayo 16, 2023
Had a great day with captain James.He is knowledgeable and passionate about his trade doing all he could to put us on fish...
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Tom P.
Denville, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

1/2 day trip with captain James

VERIFICADO   Raritan Striped Bass 6HR (AM) on Abril 12, 2023
Fantastic trip… caught our limit of striped bass. caught and released many more. captain was complete professional. from...
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Wayne C.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Captain James knows his stuff

VERIFICADO   6 Hour trip - Inshore Fluke on Agosto 15, 2023
Great Fluke trip with wife and teenage boys.  Capt James showed us how to work and as a result we limited out on keeper fluke...
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