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

Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(44 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $80

Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $1,050

Purple Jet โ€“ Jupiter, Florida

State licensed
Jupiter
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Melissa C.
Newark, New Jersey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Child Rate (Weekend) on June 18, 2017
Melissa C. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Joseph D.
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

7:30 to 2:00 โ€œdeep seaโ€ fishing

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Adult Rate (Weekday) on August 18, 2019
The captain and crew were experienced and helpful. The boat and equipment were in very good condition. That is all I can say...
Joseph D. does not recommend Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Nelson A.
Millville, New Jersey
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Child Rate (Weekend) on July 5, 2017
Nelson A. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 2, 2023
The charter operator canceled 55 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Donald H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 26, 2023
The charter operator canceled 18 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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