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
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $80

Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(25 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $1,050

Purple Jet โ€“ Jupiter, Florida

State licensed
Jupiter
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
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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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Adam T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Over 100 fish caught. Captain John and crew were great.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 19, 2024
Captain John and mate Ed were great. We caught over 100 fish and had a blast. Everything from sea bass to Ling and flounder...
Adam T. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on October 28, 2023
Fished with John and bill on the kraken, awesome time. Guys had us on fish all day, annd moved when the bite slowed down. Only...
James P. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Harold R.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on June 22, 2024
Apparently we booked our trip at the wrong time of the year and we didnt catch much. The 1st Mate was very informative and...
Harold R. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Julian C.
Bethlehem, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip with captain mike

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Child Rate (Weekend) on May 27, 2023
Awesome trip!!!! First time sea fishing and on a oat and it was great, Captain really wanted us to catch fish, crew was super...
Julian C. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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James O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience for the whole family

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip up to 13 Passengers on June 24, 2024
James O. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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