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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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   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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Sol S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on May 31, 2025
Great experience, the captain and crew were very professional.
Sol S. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Jim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on June 11, 2025
Jim R. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best crew around!

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Adult Rate (Weekend) on July 28, 2024
Hands down an amazing experience from booking with the Captain all the way down to filleting the fish. Crew was extremely knowledgeable,...
John W. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Pedro Q.
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€“ Adult Rate (Weekday) on August 12, 2023
Pedro Q. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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