Name: BnD Charter Fishing
Address: Highlands, NJ
Price range: $1080 - $1140

About Your Guide

Derek Bieletz

Independent Guide

Quiet

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Derek Bieletz

Independent Guide

Captain Derek was born and raised in Highlands, New Jersey which is situated near Sandy Hook Bay. He started fishing at a young age and developed a passion for it. His first summer job at the age of 15 was at a bait and tackle shop and gas dock on the Shrewsbury River. At 16, he became a deckhand on the party boat, Miss Take II out of the Highlands. At 17, he was a mate on a corporate offshore boat heading out to the canyons in search of big game fish. At 18, he became a mate on the charter boat Eagle out of Atlantic Highlands. In 2005, he earned his Masters License and began this full time charter business in 2006.

Derek is not only a Captain but an avid fisherman. Derek has always had a passion for the water and an instinct for landing fish. From winter flounder in the rivers and bay, to live lining adult bunker for trophy striped bass, to jigging in the canyons for bluefin and yellowfins, Derek makes the most of his time on the water looking for trophy fish for his clients and himself. He has personally landed 5 striped bass over 50 pounds and 8 doormat fluke over 10 pounds. Derek continues to have the driving ambition to look for bigger and better fish, mixing new techniques with old reliable ones.

Once at the fishing grounds, don’t be surprised to see Derek with a rod and reel in hand and assisting customers in his techniques or helping them land fish.

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5-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

NEW Highlands, NJ 1 - 6 People 5 - 6 Hours From $1,080

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Come enjoy a day on the water with these hard fighting striped bass. Enjoy hearing the screaming drags as large stripers give anglers incredible battles on light tackle. We specialize in live bait and artificial lure fishing for these migratory fish. Nothing gets the blood flowing more than seeing schools of striped bass crashing on top of bunker schools or pushing smaller baits such as peanut bunkers or sandeels out of the water.

With two seasons we enjoy striped bass in the spring and fall months as they migrate through our local water. Catching fish from just a few pounds on light tackle to true trophys tipping scales over 50 pounds.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for 5-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 31'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box, Radar