Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters
+6If you're looking to catch and release a giant Bluefin Tuna and have the ultimate thrill of a lifetime, consider chartering F/V Blitzen.
Captain David Appolonia has over 40 years of experience fishing the waters of Rhode Island and Block Island Sound, and is the only Rhode Island charter boat focused solely on giant Bluefin Tuna. You will be traveling onboard "Blitzen", a Flowers 36' Downeast vessel, equipped with state-of-the-art safety gear, electronics and fishing equipment to target giant Bluefin Tuna that typically range between 300 and 1,000 pounds. Fishing for giant Tuna is for experienced anglers and suggest a charter group of no more than 5 guests.
During the months of June through November, we fish commercially for giant Bluefin Tuna when the season is open, which allows us to stay on top of where the fish are.
We are now offering catch and release charters when giants are most likely to be in RI waters starting June 1st.
"Catch and release charters" are designed for experienced anglers that are up to the challenge of trying find and catch the most powerful, toughest fish in the ocean.
On a typical day targeting giants, we leave the dock at 6:00 am and return by 5:00 pm. We begin the day with catching live Bluefish or Mackerel for bait and then run between 20 and 45 miles offshore to search for Whales, birds and schools of baitfish that attract giant Bluefin.
Targeting giant Bluefin Tuna is not only a challenge but an incredible adventure for experienced anglers.
This is great venue to entertain corporate clients and customers interested in big game fishing for an unforgettable experience.
Charter Operator
Blitzen36 Giant Bluefin Charters
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FAQs about Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters
What are the trip rates for Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters?
Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters offers the following trip to customers:
- US $2,600 per group - Giant Bluefin Tuna Catch & Release (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters?
When you book a trip with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters?
Trips booked with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (We fish with Penn 130 reels out of rod holders)
- Live Bait (such as Bluefish, Mackerel and Herring)
- Lures
- First Mate (A cash gratuity of 20% is customary & not included)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters offer?
Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (for blue fish and striped bass)
- Offshore Fishing (Typically 20 to 50 miles offshore)
What fishing techniques does Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters offer?
Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Heavy Tackle (We fight them in rod holders with Penn 130 ST's.)
- Trolling (We typically troll for Bluefish for our bait.)
Which fish species can I catch with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Blitzen36 Bluefin Charters include:
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your operator
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Captain David Appolonia has over 40 years of experience fishing the waters of Rhode Island and Block Island Sound fishing for giant bluefin tuna. Fishing for giants off the coast or Rhode Island has been exceptional the past 5 years and decided to take our commercial fishing experience and offer "catch and release giant bluefin trips for a once-in- lifetime experience". This is a great venue to entertain clients and customers that want to catch a fish of their lifetime. Please don't forget your camera or video equipment!
David A.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
for blue fish and striped bass
Offshore Fishing
Typically 20 to 50 miles offshore
Which fishing techniques you can try
Heavy Tackle
We fight them in rod holders with Penn 130 ST's.
Trolling
We typically troll for Bluefish for our bait.
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
We fish with Penn 130 reels out of rod holders
Live Bait
such as Bluefish, Mackerel and Herring
Lures
First Mate
A cash gratuity of 20% is customary & not included
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
No Smoking
No Alcohol
Beer only, and no glass bottles
You Keep Catch
If Bluefin is less than 73”
Crew Keeps Catch
if giant is caught on a non-restricted fishing day
Catch and Release Mandatory
for giant Tuna on restricted fishing days.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
What’s biting in South Kingstown right now
Tuna (Bluefin)