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Sandy Hook's Inshore Specialist
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Fishing Charters
Stripers, Weaks, Blues & Fluke
Captain Gene Nigro
docked at
Sandy Hook Bay Marina
1 Willow st.
Highlands, NJ 07732
(Fishing Sandy Hook Bay areas)
US Coast Guard Inspected &
Certified for Safety
Member
HI-MAR STRIPER CLUB
PO Box 126
Middletown, NJ 07748
Click
here for easy directions to the marina.
Click on the map below for an area wide view
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"6 Man Charters Day & Evening"
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| 34
ft Commercial Fishing Vessel - 12 x 17 cockpit
Heated Cabin
With
all the latest technology in fishfinding and navigation electronics,
combined with a lifetime of experience, Captain Gene Nigro and his
Phantom charter boat is a mainstay in the inshore fishing charter
fleet. Noted for his expertise in Striper fishing, and offering
6 man charters in some of the best fishing areas in New Jersey.
*** Best value in the area! ***
Call for pricing |
Reserve
your trip today!
Call to see if date is available before paying deposit
732-291-5688
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" Available for Tournaments "
the "No Nonsense" Fishing Machine
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Hours of Operation
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Dates |
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Arrives |
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Charters |
Apr
1 - Nov 30 |
6:30
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1:00
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| Afternoon
Charters |
Apr
1 - Nov 30 |
3:00
p.m |
until |
9:00
p.m. |
| Evening
Charters |
Apr
1 - Sept 30 |
5:00
p.m |
until |
9:00
p.m. |
| Dry
Dock |
Dec,
Jan ,Feb, March |
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Cabin Berth & Marine Head
BYOB
Magic Hour 5-9 |
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Take a trip on the Phantom with Captain Gene Nigro
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Schedule
The months are an approximation based on a typical year.
Reservations Required on all trips
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What to Bring
- If there is anything you need for fishing we have it on board
- Make sure the line on your reels is in good condition and not frayed or twisted
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Fishing Trips |
- Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- Rain gear if it's raining-
be prepared and don't get caught standing in the rain
- Hat, Clean T-Shirt, Jacket & Gloves
- Camera, Film & Batteries - Get it all on film!
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1 Rod & Reel (..bring your own if you wish, ) -
we recommend spinning or baitcasting outfits in the 20 to 30 lb class
for Stripers.
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Terminal Tackle( supplied on the boat) -
Striper Rigs, many rigs available on board or at Atlantic Highlands Bait & Tackle
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What NOT to Bring
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- NO Illegal Drugs - we have a ZERO tolerance and enforce maritime law for the possesion or use of illicit drugs
- NO Hard Liquor or Drunkeness - Cans of Beer OK, must be 21 or over
- NO Excessive Amounts of Beer - A couple is just fine
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About our Fishing Trips |
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Targeted Species |
Description of Trip |
Area Striper Specialist
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"
Sandy Hook Stripers "
Sandy
Hook's unique structure of mussell beds, deep channels, rip-tides, river
currents and rock structures make it the very best natural environment for
Striped Bass. Take advantage of the fantastic fishing in the Sandy Hook
area with Captain Gene. With large schools of bunker indigenous to this
area, the stripers can be had by a wide array of methods. Captain Gene enjoys
them all, and he knows what works the best during a particular season in
the hottest areas around the hook. Trolling stretch, bunker spoons and umbrella
rigs makes for fast exciting action, drifting eels in the fall or "clam
balling" all season will also produce results. Let Captain Gene share his
striper secrets with your 6 man charter.
Everyone welcome, booking any
time-slot available. Make your reservation NOW! |
Chopper Blues
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Get Ready for a Fight! "
Everyone
who fishes in New Jersey knows about the excitement of Bluefishing. Captain
Gene will get you in on the action, which at times is virtually "non-stop".
Many Captains might regard bluefish as the scourge of the striper fishery.
But not Captain Gene and the Phantom. Bluefish are fast, ferocious and fight
to the bitter end. What more could you ask for if you want a hard fighting
day on the water. No for the faint hearted at times, these fish will work
out your arms as if they were 10 times their actual size. Call Captain Gene,
get your friends together, and "Let's go Fishing"!
Trolling, Chumming and Jigging
for Bluefish |
The Art of Weakfishing
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Strategy and Knowledge catch the Weakies "
Fishing
for weakfish sometimes is easier said than done, especially if the overall
run is not in full swing. That does'nt matter to Gene. He knows how these
fish behave, and knows what they feed on and how they move. Typically wherever
the blues are chopping up the bait, the weakfish school up on the bottom
to take advantage of the carnage on the surface. Quiet tactics are used
as Gene "sneaks up" on the school, and tosses the jig or the bait that only
the weakfish will take. Share an inventive and resourceful day weakfishing
on the Phantom, and learn a new trick or two from Captain Gene.
Worms, Bucktails and Artificials
work the best |
Relax and Enjoy the Drift
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Fishing the "Deliberate Drift" "
Let's
face it... anyone can take a boat ride, find a fleet of boats and drift
for fluke. But with Captain Gene and the crew of the Phantom, there is nothing
routine about it. Gene has been fluke fishing his entire life in the Sandy
Hook area. He knows the nature of this fishery, and where the fish are most
likely to be. Never counting on the location of the masses, Gene uses his
knowledge and experience to find that "honey-pot" of nice fluke. Bring the
family, enjoy the day...of course, but bring home some delicious keeper
fluke courtesy of the Phantom!
Large Fluke don't only take
big baits, remember "Elephants eat Peanuts" |
