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
Jupiter
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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Patrick C.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Pat

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea – Adult Rate (Weekday) on July 31, 2017
Took my son and nephews we had a great time the captain and crew are exceptional. We have been on many charters this was the...
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Anthony V.
New York, New York
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip up to 13 Passengers on August 17, 2019
Anthony V. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Barry P.
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea – Child Rate (Weekend) on October 6, 2017
Good experience! I’m definitely coming back! Sad that my Uncle didn’t catch any!
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Zachary M.
Audubon, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip on the queen marry

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Private Charter up to 50 on September 2, 2017
Terrible conditions but they still got us on fish! Had a great time and caught a ton!
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Ray C.
Shavertown, PA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Trip with son

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea – Adult Rate (Weekday) on August 16, 2018
We caught a ton of blues, and robins (they are ugly!) as well as a ton of very small black bass. my only complaint is that...
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