When I started fishing in Montauk in 1969, there were about twenty charterboats, all owned and operated by professional fishermen who were dependent on fishing for their livelihood. Now there are over 80 licensed charterboats, with maybe a third of that run by captains whose entire income comes from their boat. The rest either operate as a hobby, to offset the expense of having a boat or on weekends, as a way to supplement their income.
Don’t be fooled by a fancy website. Websites don’t catch fish. Full time experienced fishermen catch fish.
I have now sailed full time from Montauk for 45 years, over 8000 trips. I have sailed more shark trips than anyone else in Montauk. If you doubt me, check out some of the articles included here, dating back to 1978.
When it comes time to book your trip, give me a call. You can’t succeed in the charterboat business as long as I have without keeping your clients happy, something I have been doing for a long time. If I’m booked for the date that you want, I’ll get you another full time professional captain almost as good as me.