Captain
David Riback

Member since May 2016 Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing with my father as a little boy and continued as a captain after graduating from the University of San Diego in 1990. In 1997, the first Purple Jet arrived and we have been putting smiles on customers' faces ever since! The Queen Mary Open Party Fishing boat became part of the fleet in 2011.
Techniques
I prefer light tackle over heavy or trolling any day! We do it all and hope to put a nice catch together everyday. I also have no problem changing it up when necessary!

Hey, I'm Captain David Riback

Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing with my father as a little boy and continued as a captain after graduating from the University of San Diego in 1990. In 1997, the first Purple Jet arrived and we have been putting smiles on customers' faces ever since! The Queen Mary Open Party Fishing boat became part of the fleet in 2011.
Techniques
I prefer light tackle over heavy or trolling any day! We do it all and hope to put a nice catch together everyday. I also have no problem changing it up when necessary!
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(44 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $80
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(25 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $1,050
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Great day on the water!!
Great day on the water!!
Great day on the water!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Dan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

WHAT A TRIP!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip up to 13 Passengers on July 28, 2025
Such a great day from the captain Cole and deckhand Nick, to the weather, to the boat, and of course the FISH! So many fish...
Dan S. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Joel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 16, 2025
Had a great day. Capt. John put us on the fish right away! First mate Ed kept us fishing all day. Couldnโ€™t have asked for...
Joel B. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Robin F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Adult Rate (Weekday) on October 3, 2024
I booked this trip for my husband who has mobility challenges.ย  I let the captain know when I made it reservations.ย  He...
Robin F. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Sergio V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Child Rate (Weekday) on August 21, 2024
Over all A plus to the trip,ย  great crew and experience.. it was my wife and myself first time and we loved it. Shout out...
Sergio V. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Brian L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great With Kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip up to 13 Passengers on August 15, 2024
Capt. Steve was great with our group of 5 kids. He put us on fish quickly, and we caught a wide variety. In total we caught...
Brian L. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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