Captain
Dick Torrelli

Member since May 2018 Erie, United States
Background
Born and raised in Erie, Pa, I always fished with my father when I was growing up. It became second nature to me. I was always fishing for something. When I got older I owned my own boat. Actually, I owned many boats, as I always kept buying a bigger one. I’ve been a charter boat captain for 35 years now. I’m the only captain born and raised in Erie,Pa. My 30 foot Penn Yan Hardtop is fully equipped with all the latest and most advanced electronics. I have ten five color lead core poles ready to go. Ten 7 color poles. Twelve poles with line counter reels with Spiderwire line. Four wire dipsy rods and four braided dipsy rods. Four Downrigger rods. Plus a cabin full of tackle boxes. The boat weighs 12,000 lbs, so it takes the water very comfortably. The cabin has a private stand up head. I’ve been fishing this lake all my life and know all the spots the fish go to when the fishing gets tough. I can guarantee you I’ll be on a school of fish when no one else is.
Techniques
Trolling with planer boards and big dipsys and Downriggers. I run five rods on each planer board. Four big dipsys and four Downriggers. I run a lot of spoons as they catch both walleyes and steelhead.

Hey, I'm Captain Dick Torrelli

Erie, United States
Background
Born and raised in Erie, Pa, I always fished with my father when I was growing up. It became second nature to me. I was always fishing for something. When I got older I owned my own boat. Actually, I owned many boats, as I always kept buying a bigger one. I’ve been a charter boat captain for 35 years now. I’m the only captain born and raised in Erie,Pa. My 30 foot Penn Yan Hardtop is fully equipped with all the latest and most advanced electronics. I have ten five color lead core poles ready to go. Ten 7 color poles. Twelve poles with line counter reels with Spiderwire line. Four wire dipsy rods and four braided dipsy rods. Four Downrigger rods. Plus a cabin full of tackle boxes. The boat weighs 12,000 lbs, so it takes the water very comfortably. The cabin has a private stand up head. I’ve been fishing this lake all my life and know all the spots the fish go to when the fishing gets tough. I can guarantee you I’ll be on a school of fish when no one else is.
Techniques
Trolling with planer boards and big dipsys and Downriggers. I run five rods on each planer board. Four big dipsys and four Downriggers. I run a lot of spoons as they catch both walleyes and steelhead.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(21 reviews)
Erie
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trips from US $725

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Andrea B.
Angola, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - MAX 5 on July 28, 2018
We went for the early morning trip and had a lot of fun. The captain and mate are knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. The...
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Don K.
McKeesport, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2019
First time with Ciao Charters was fantastic. Capt Dick and Brian worked their butts off in choppy waters and put us on fish....
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Angela D.
Pittsburgh, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Walleye trip with Captain Dick and Captain Steve

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 27, 2019
We had a great time this morning on our walleye charter.ย  Captain Dick quickly found the fish before anyone else and we caught...
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Brian W.
Pittsburgh, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dick

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - MAX 5 on August 2, 2019
Had a great time fishing with Captain Dick & 1stmate Steve. Limited out on an awesome trip. Thanks again.ย  The Wilsons
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Joseph W.
Gibsonia, PA
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day evening trip for walleye

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - MAX 4 on June 7, 2019
This was our first experience using planer boards to troll fish. First mate Steve was great; a real professional who I would...
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