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 3/4-DAY FLUKE FISHING TRIP (June 5 through August 19)
These daily 6-hour, 3/4-day Fluke fishing trips are fun for the whole family. From the novice to the pro, everyone will enjoy catching these tasty fish. Our Fluke trips usually find the VOYAGER fishing within 30 minutes from our dock in local, shallow waters with great results. Fluke range in size from 1½ pounds all the way to 12 pound 'doormats'. Fluke fishing is done during the warm summer months, so while riding to the grounds, you can relax on our upper sundeck and enjoy the weather. We sail for Fluke every day TUESDAY through SUNDAY. Sorry, NO Fluke trips on MONDAYs or where otherwise noted on our Trip Calendar. Open Boat - NO reservations required.
The fare is $50 adult, $45 senior and $35 child. Rod rentals are available for an additional $5 and include hooks and one sinker.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rod & Reel - Light to medium-action spinning or conventional rod and reel (20 to 30-lb test monofilament line)
Tackle - 3 to 8-oz sinkers, 2/0 to 4/0 hooks, 2 to 4 oz. bucktail jigs
Bait - Squid and spearing (provided)
SPECIAL DEEPWATER TILEFISH TRIP - 22 Person Limit (May 9, 16, 23, June 7, 21, 28, July 5, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16)
Check our schedule for specific trip dates. These very special 21-hour trips target offshore spots in depths ranging from 400 to more than 1,000 feet. On these trips, we travel during the night and drift for Tilefish during the day. We leave our dock at 10:00 PM and return between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM the following day. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
The fare is $300. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
NOTE: You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a TILEFISH TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 6:00 PM on the day of the trip. We will not sail if winds more than 20 knots are forecast.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rods and Reels - 6½ or 7-foot rod with Penn 3/0 or 4/0 equivalent conventional reel (50 to 65-lb. test monofilament or braided line). We strongly suggest using braided line since we will be fishing in very deep water. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
Tackle - 16 to 48-oz bank sinkers, 5/0 to 8/0 bait holder hooks, 5/0 to 8/0 Octopus or Octopus circle hooks, 16 to 24-oz jigs.
Bait - Squid (provided)
SPECIAL TILEFISH/POLLOCK/HAKE TRIP - 22 Person Limit (June 14, July 12, August 16)
Check our schedule for specific trip dates. These special 21-hour trips target offshore Pollock and White Hake at night and Tilefish during the day in depths ranging from 400 to more than 1,000 feet. On these trips, we travel during the night, stop at a few wreck sites on the way out and jig for Pollock and Hake, and then continue offshore and drift for Tilefish during the day. We leave our dock at 6:00 PM and return between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM the following day. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
The fare is $325. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
NOTE: You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a TILEFISH/POLLOCK/HAKE TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 12:00 PM noon on the day of the trip. We will not sail if winds more than 20 knots are forecast.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rods and Reels - For Pollock and Hake jigging we recommend a 6½ or 7-foot rod with Penn 3/0 or Jigmaster equivalent conventional reel (40 to 50-lb. test monofilament line). For Tilefish, we recommend 6½ or 7-foot rod with Penn 3/0 or 4/0 equivalent conventional reel (50 to 65-lb. test monofilament or braided line). We strongly suggest using braided line since we will be fishing in very deep water. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
Tackle - 16 to 48-oz bank sinkers, 5/0 to 8/0 bait holder hooks, 5/0 to 8/0 Octopus or Octopus circle hooks, 16 to 24-oz jigs.
Bait - Squid (provided)
TUNA and TILEFISH SUPERPALOOZA - 22 Person Limit (August 23, 30)
On these 40-hour Superpalooza trips we leave our dock at 10:00 PM and travel during the night. We will spend the first full day drift fishing for Tilefish and/or trolling tuna as the weather permits. At sunset, we will start chunking and fish all night for Tuna and Swordfish. On the morning of the second day, we will make a couple more stops for Tilefish, jig some Mahi-Mahi, troll or just head home. We return to the dock about 2:00 PM on the second day. This schedule allows us the best chance for a good tuna catch as well as plenty of time for Tilefish. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
We target offshore spots in depths ranging from 400 to more than 1,000 feet. We may also stop on an offshore wreck for Pollock, Hake, or Wreckfish so bring appropriate tackle.
The fare is $450. Tuna rod rentals are available for $25 additional. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If high winds prevent us from sailing at 10:00 PM, we will try to sail on the following morning at 8:00 AM and turn the trip into a 30-hour trip, or at 4:00 PM and turn the trip into a standard tuna trip. If we shorten the trip, we will refund the cost difference.
You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a TUNA and TILEFISH SUPERPALOOZA TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 6:00 PM on the day of the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Tuna and Mahi Rods and Reels - One stand-up type tuna rod with 2-speed 30 or 50 conventional reel (60 to 80-lb test monofilament line), one 7-foot tuna jigging rod with Penn 3/0 or Penn Jigmaster equivalent reel (50-lb test monofilament or 50 to 65-lb test braided line), one light to medium spinning rod (20-lb test monofilament or 30-lb braided line) for Mahi-Mahi, one light spinning rod for squid and bait fishing (can be the same rod used for Mahi-Mahi)
Tuna and Mahi Tackle - 50, 60 and 80-lb test fluorocarbon leader material, barrel swivels (provided), 5/0 to 8/0 chunking or circle hooks (6/0 chunking hooks provided), 6 to 8-oz hammer finish diamond jigs, 1 to 8-oz egg sinkers, 8 to 16-oz bank sinkers, rubber bands, squid jigs, sabiki-style bait catcher rigs, Cyalume light sticks (assorted colors)
Tuna and Mahi Bait - Sardines and butterfish (provided)
Tilefishing Rods and Reels - 6½ or 7-foot rod with Penn 3/0 or 4/0 equivalent conventional reel (50 to 65-lb.test monofilament or braided line). We strongly suggest using braided line since we will be fishing in very deep water. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
Tilefishing Tackle - 16 to 48-oz bank sinkers, 5/0 to 8/0 bait holder hooks, 5/0 to 8/0 Octopus or Octopus circle hooks, 16 to 24-oz jigs.
Tilefishing Bait - Clams and squid (provided)
OVERNIGHT CANYON TUNA TRIP
(September 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 30)
(October 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
(November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14)
24 Person Limit (Friday and Saturday nights)
21 Person Limit (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights) - Same price, but more room at the rail
During the late summer and fall months, our 22-hour, overnight tuna trips offer excitement, sport and the ultimate in fishing challenges. We travel about 4 to 5 hours to the undersea canyons at the edge of the continental shelf where we catch Yellowfin, Big Eye and Albacore tuna as well as Mahi-Mahi, Mako shark and the ultimate prize, Swordfish. Tuna range in size from 40 to over 300-lbs and swordfish can exceed 500-lbs. These trips are recommended for anglers with moderate experience who are in good physical condition. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
In August and September, we leave our dock at 4:00 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and return approximately 2:00 PM the following day.
In October, we leave our dock at 5:00 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and return approximately 3:00 PM the following day.
In November, we leave our dock at 6:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and return approximately 4:00 PM the following day.
The fare is $325. Rod rentals are available for $25 additional.
NOTE: You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a CANYON TUNA TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 12:00 PM noon on the day of the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rods and Reels - One stand-up type tuna rod with 2-speed 30 or 50 conventional reel (60 to 80-lb. test monofilament line), one 7-foot tuna jigging rod with Penn 3/0 or Penn Jigmaster equivalent reel (50-lb test monofilament or 50 to 65-lb test braided line), one light to medium spinning rod (20-lb test monofilament or 30-lb braided line) for Mahi-Mahi, one light spinning rod for squid and bait fishing (can be the same rod used for Mahi-Mahi)
Tackle - 50, 60 and 80-lb test fluorocarbon leader material, barrel swivels (provided), 5/0 to 8/0 chunking or circle hooks (6/0 chunking hooks provided), 6 to 8-oz hammer finish diamond jigs, 1 to 8-oz egg sinkers, 8 to 16-oz bank sinkers, rubber bands, squid jigs, sabiki-style bait catcher rigs, Cyalume light sticks (assorted colors)
Bait - Sardines and butterfish (provided)
30-HOUR EXTENDED CANYON TUNA/MAHI TRIP - 22 Person Limit (September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20)
These 30-hour trips offer anglers more fishing time than any other trip except the TNT trips and represent one of the best values going. Upon arriving at the fishing grounds, we will spend the afternoon fishing for Mahi-Mahi or possibly do a bit of tuna trolling if there has been hot trolling action. The decision on what to fish for will be a 'captain's choice' depending on conditions. We will then fish for tuna during the 'sunset bite', the entire 'night bite', and the 'morning bite'. This works out to between 12 and 15 hours of fishing time for tuna alone. For those of you who went on our extended trips last year, Chef George will be in our galley serving his tasty home-cooked meals and goodies. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
Our special 30-hour Canyon Tuna/Mahi Trips depart at 8:00 AM Tuesday morning and return approximately 2:00 PM Wednesday afternoon.
The fare is $375. Tuna rod rentals are available for $25 additional.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If high winds prevent us from sailing at 8:00 AM, we will try to sail at 4:00 PM and turn the trip into a standard tuna trip. If we shorten the trip, we will refund the cost difference.
You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a 30-HR TUNA /MAHI TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 6:00 PM on the day before the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Tuna and Mahi Rods and Reels - One stand-up type tuna rod with 2-speed 30 or 50 conventional reel (60 to 80-lb test monofilament line), one 7-foot tuna jigging rod with Penn 3/0 or Penn Jigmaster equivalent reel (50-lb test monofilament or 50 to 65-lb test braided line), one light to medium spinning rod (20-lb test monofilament or 30-lb braided line) for Mahi-Mahi, one light spinning rod for squid and bait fishing (can be the same rod used for Mahi-Mahi)
Tuna Tackle - 50, 60 and 80-lb test fluorocarbon leader material, barrel swivels (provided), 5/0 to 8/0 chunking or circle hooks (6/0 chunking hooks provided), 6 to 8-oz hammer finish diamond jigs, 1 to 8-oz egg sinkers, 8 to 16-oz bank sinkers, rubber bands, squid jigs, sabiki-style bait catcher rigs, Cyalume light sticks (assorted colors)
Tuna Bait - Sardines and butterfish (provided)
30-HOUR EXTENDED CANYON TUNA/TILEFISH TRIP - 22 Person Limit (September 10, 24, October 8)
These 30-hour trips offer anglers more fishing time than any other trip except the TNT trips and represent one of the best values going. Upon arriving at the fishing grounds, we will spend the afternoon bottom fishing for Tilefish or possibly do a bit of tuna trolling if there has been hot trolling action. The decision on what to fish for will be a 'captain's choice' depending on conditions. We will then fish for tuna during the 'sunset bite', the entire 'night bite', and the 'morning bite'. This works out to between 12 and 15 hours of fishing time for tuna alone. For those of you who went on our extended trips last year, Chef George will be in our galley serving his tasty home-cooked meals and goodies. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
Our special 30-hour Canyon Tuna/Tilefish Trips depart at 8:00 AM Tuesday morning and return approximately 2:00 PM Wednesday afternoon.
The fare is $375. Tuna rod rentals are available for $25 additional.
Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If high winds prevent us from sailing at 8:00 AM, we will try to sail at 4:00 PM and turn the trip into a standard tuna trip. If we shorten the trip, we will refund the cost difference.
You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a 30-HR TUNA/TILEFISH TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 6:00 PM on the day before the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Tuna Rods and Reels - One stand-up type tuna rod with 2-speed 30 or 50 conventional reel (60 to 80-lb test monofilament line), one 7-foot tuna jigging rod with Penn 3/0 or Penn Jigmaster equivalent reel (50-lb test monofilament or 50 to 65-lb test braided line), one light spinning rod for squid and bait fishing.
Tuna Tackle - 50, 60 and 80-lb test fluorocarbon leader material, barrel swivels (provided), 5/0 to 8/0 chunking or circle hooks (6/0 chunking hooks provided), 6 to 8-oz hammer finish diamond jigs, 1 to 8-oz egg sinkers, 8 to 16-oz bank sinkers, rubber bands, squid jigs, sabiki-style bait catcher rigs, Cyalume light sticks (assorted colors)
Tuna Bait - Sardines and butterfish (provided)
Tilefish Rods and Reels - 6½ or 7-foot rod with Penn 3/0 or 4/0 equivalent conventional reel (50 to 65-lb.test monofilament or braided line). We strongly suggest using braided line since we will be fishing in very deep water. Rental rods for Tilefishing are NOT available on these trips.
Tilefish Tackle - 16 to 48-oz bank sinkers, 5/0 to 8/0 bait holder hooks, 5/0 to 8/0 Octopus or Octopus circle hooks, 16 to 24-oz jigs.
Tilefish Bait - Clams or squid (provided)
2-DAY OFFSHORE WRECK EXTRAVAGANZA - 22 Person Limit (May 1, 29)
Our 2-Day Offshore Wreck Extravaganza trips offer anglers an extended opportunity to fish some special far offshore wrecks for Cod, Pollock and Hake up to 30-lb. We fish for Pollock and Hake at night and fish for Cod during the day. All of the fish we catch on these trips are excellent eating. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
We leave our dock at 6:00 PM FRIDAY and return 6:00 PM Sunday.
The fare is $450. Rod rentals are available for $20 additional and includes hooks and one sinker.
NOTE: You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on a 2-DAY WRECK EXTRAVAGANZA TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 12:00 PM noon on the day of the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rods and Reels - 6½ or 7-foot heavy rod with Penn 3/0 or 4/0 equivalent conventional reel (50 to 65-lb test monofilament or braided line)
Tackle - 16 to 32-oz bank sinkers, 5/0 to 7/0 bait holder hooks, 12 to 24-oz. jigs.
Bait - Clams (provided)
OFFSHORE JUMBO SEA BASS, COD & POLLOCK TRIP - 33 Person Limit (Trip dates will be announced soon)
These fall and winter trips leave on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY nights offer anglers the opportunity to fish sunken wrecks located approximately 50 to 80 miles off the New Jersey coast. A wide variety of fish are found on offshore wrecks, but the catch is generally Black Sea Bass from 2 to 7-lbs and Porgies from 2 to 3-lbs, plus some Cod and Pollock up to 30-lbs. All of the fish we catch on these trips are excellent eating and anglers often make limit catches. Our heated handrails will keep your hands warm and toasty, but be sure to bring along plenty of warm clothing. A sleeping bunk is included with your fare (we suggest you bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow.) Reservations ARE required.
THREE TRIPS EVERY WEEK!
We leave our dock at 11:30 PM THURSDAY and return 7:00 PM Friday
Again at 11:30 PM FRIDAY and return 7:00 PM Saturday
And again at 11:30 PM SATURDAY and return 7:00 PM Sunday.
The fare is $175. Rod rentals are available for $10 additional and includes hooks and one sinker.
NOTE: You can confirm the VOYAGER is sailing on an OFFSHORE SEA BASS TRIP by calling 732-295-3019 (select menu option 4) any time after 6:00 PM on the day of the trip.
Recommended Fishing Tackle:
Rods and Reels - 6½ or 7-foot heavy rod with Penn 3/0 or Jigmaster equivalent conventional reel (40 to 60-lb test monofilament or braided line)
Tackle - 12 to 24-oz bank sinkers, 3/0 to 5/0 bait holder hooks, 6 to 16-oz. jigs.
Bait - Clams (provided)
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