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
(25 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
4.6 / 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)
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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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Joshua S.
Parkville, MO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Kraken Trip with Captains Jim and Bill

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on August 7, 2023
Great boat, accommodating to all levels of experience, and perfect with kids! We caught about 40 sea bass and flukes, and the...
Joshua S. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Michael M.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Child Rate (Weekend) on August 12, 2020
By far the best party boat trip Iโ€™ve been on. I took my 11 year old son for his first salt water fishing experience and was...
Michael M. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Brian B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on July 27, 2024
Brian B. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Robert R.
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€“ Adult Rate (Weekday) on July 3, 2023
Great time captain and crew very hard workers ...caught 70 + fish myself a mix of mackerel and black bass
Robert R. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Steve C.
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
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 29, 2023
Steve C. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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