John Raguso

Meet Captain John Raguso

The Ultimate Light-Tackle Sport Fishing Experience

Captain John N. Raguso, the owner/operator of MarCeeJay Sport Fishing, is a nationally known outdoor writer and charter fishing captain with over four decades of saltwater big game sport fishing experience. Capt. John is headmaster at the Long Island Fishing School, where he shares his wealth of experience with fellow enthusiasts. He will guide you and your crew on a fishing trip that you will fondly remember!


Drawing from a wealth of knowledge that includes back bay, open bay, inlet, beach, wreck, reef, near offshore and blue water canyon fishing creates numerous opportunities for your family and friends to experience the trip of a lifetime. To get to these prime locations, your group will embark aboard Captain John's 23' EdgeWater, named "MarCeeJay", freshly restored in 2020 and powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine. Amenities for guests to enjoy include a multimedia music system, ice-box, and private toilet for convenience on the water. On board GPS, downriggers, and a fish finder system ensure your fishing adventure will be safe and productive.


Whether your are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, Capt. John will relate to your knowledge level and skill set to entertain you and your crew in a true teaching environment where you are not just along for the ride, but will participate in all aspects of the action! If you have your own boat and want to learn how to set it up and fish on it, Capt. John literally "wrote the books" on these disciplines over the past four decades and you would be hard-pressed to find someone as knowledgeable and informative to guide you on a successful inshore or offshore trip. This knowledge translates to extraordinary success rates for catching target sportfish including, black sea bass, striped bass, tuna, marlin, mahi, and bluefish.


Trust your next fishing charter with a local pro, and secure your spot with MarCeeJay Sport Fishing today!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expertise & Attributes

44 Years of Experience

fishing Attributes

Master Guide
Nature / Wildlife Views
Saltwater Fishing
Bass Fishing
Live Bait
Technical Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Drift Fishing
Good with Large Groups
Good with New Anglers
Good with Families
Good with Kids

Gear & Equipment

Available Fishing Gear

Lures
Reels
Rods

Good to Knows

  • Outdoor Writer with over 3,500 fishing/boating/marine electronics/shooting sports articles published since 1984
  • Winner of over a dozen saltwater fishing tournaments
  • Charter on my boat or "away charters" on yours (all tackle is supplied)
  • Excellent teacher who will show you how to fish on my boat or on yours
  • USCG 100-ton Masters License
  • Two boats to choose from (23-foot EdgeWater CC for big water; or 18.5-foot EdgeWater CC for back bays)
  • Big fish, light tackle specialist
  • Excellent tech knowledge of all types of marine electronics
  • Teacher for marine navigation
  • Wreck fishing specialist
  • Shark fishing specialist
  • Tuna fishing specialist (trolling, chunking, jigging, sight-casting)
  • Reef fishing specialist

BOAT

MarCeeJay

Boat Type: Motorboat (engine-powered)

Boat Guest Capacity: 4

Boat Length: 23

Manufacturer Name: EdgeWater

Model Year: 2006

Number of Engines: 1

Horsepower per Engine: 250

Maximum Cruising Speed: 40

Boat Registration: Not Given

Features: GPS, Fish Finder, VHF Radio, Toilet, Multimedia System, Livewell / Live Bait Tank