Reel Pursuit Charters provide unforgettable Striper trip in the waters of Boston, Massachusetts. You will spend a fun-filled day on the Boston waters in the company of a well-rounded crew led by Captain Paul Diggins. He and his mates will work hard to take you to best fishing spots, to help you cast for, hook, and reel in your catch!

You will go out on their 34 foot Craig Blackwell express boat, which was completely rebuilt by Blackwell BoatWorks in 2016. It now contains all the latest electronics, as well as all the safety equipment. The boat is powered by a two 315 HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. This makes it fast and sound on the chop.

Reel Pursuit Charters will provide you with all the fishing gear lures, and fishing license

You can bring your food and your favorite alcoholic beverages which will be stored in the onboard fridge. You’ll also have an enclosed toilet and a multimedia system available. The mate will clean the catch for you so make sure you tip him well as they rely on gratuity.

Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome so gather your friends, relatives or fellow workers, book a trip that’s to your liking and set off to your next fishing adventure!



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  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 20
    US $900
    If you're looking to give yourself a couple of extra hours to find some seriously large fish, this trip is a great option. It lasts for 6 hours and will see you fishing for Stripers, Bluefish, and Flounder. Although starting times are flexible, Captain Paul recommends an early start on the weekends.
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FAQs about Reel Pursuit Charters

Reel Pursuit Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Pursuit Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed
  • Fighting Chair Tuna and Shark
  • GPS All Electronics Are New
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Pursuit Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All supplied)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Mate Cleans The Catch)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Included)

Reel Pursuit Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Inner Harbor)
  • Nearshore Fishing (The Islands Around Boston)
  • Offshore Fishing (Stellwagen Bank)

Reel Pursuit Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Pursuit Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish

Meet the Captain

Paul F Diggins Jr
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2017
Captain Paul has been fishing professionally for over 25 years including the waters of Boston, Cape Cod, Florida and Costa Rica. He is a USCG 100 Ton Licensed Captain with extensive knowledge of boat handling. Captain Paul believes that a fishing trip should consist of enjoying your family and friends company, catching great fish, and taking in the beautiful scenery of the ocean - wherever you are!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish

Boat specs

Craig Blackwell (Cruiser) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 315HP Cummins 2016 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Inner Harbor
Nearshore Fishing
The Islands Around Boston
Offshore Fishing
Stellwagen Bank

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed
Fighting Chair
Tuna and Shark
GPS
All Electronics Are New
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All supplied
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Mate Cleans The Catch
First Mate
Fishing License
Included

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Mate Cleans The Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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6 hr striper trip on Reel Pursuit out of Charlestown
6 hr striper trip on Reel Pursuit out of Charlestown
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
68%
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James M.
Midland, TX
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 12, 2023
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Zenith M.
Sudbury, MA
Excellent
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 18, 2023
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Brintnal H.
Glens Falls, NY
Excellent
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Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 2, 2023
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Ed D.
Milton, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Capn Paul & Tag

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 2022
Great trip Paul & Tag worked hard for us the entire time. Paul local knowledge was great and once the first spot stop producing...
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Sean O.
Boston, MA
Excellent
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Second time was the charm

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 31, 2021
This was our second trip with Captain Paul. Last summer we had rough weather and no bites, but that was in no way Paul’s...
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