Gino Mele

Rating

Anglers' gallery (34)

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  Brandon Campbell

  Repeat angler

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Drunk on Striped Bass

  Night fishing with live eels on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We caught so many striped bass that we became clinically intoxicated on fish. At some point, the rods stopped being fishing equipment and became emergency-response devices. Fish were coming over the rail faster than we could emotionally process them. Doubles. Triples. Absolute striped-bass bedlam. The captain didn’t merely find the fish - he appeared to have scheduled a mandatory staff meeting with the entire Atlantic striped bass population directly beneath the boat. Every time the action slowed for approximately nine seconds, he moved us thirty feet and resumed the aquatic violence. By the end, our arms had failed, our grip strength was gone, and we were staring glassy-eyed across the water like survivors of an extremely successful maritime incident. We arrived as recreational fishermen and returned as shell-shocked commercial deckhands. Outstanding captain. Incredible trip. Completely unreasonable quantity of fish. Five stars - and I may need physical therapy.

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  Response from Captain

  August 22, 2026

  Brandon, thank you for the review. We certainly shared a trip for the books. That was the best review i have ever recieved. Hope to see you all again!

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  Travis Alex

  Member since 2024

  5.0

  Hooked up w/ Hooked-Up!

  Half Day Trip – Striped Bass on August 11, 2026

  Gino and crew are the some of the Boston best when it comes the harbor. He's the captain you didn't expect, but the crew you're glad to have around when the Bass are chewing. No frills, no empty promises, nothing complicated. Just a crew that genuinely loves to fish and leaves a lasting impression. I've spent more than half a dozen combination days and nights out and the Hooked-up crew has it dialed in. The train is always moving; A head on a swivel quickly adapting to the fishing seasons needs on a moments notice. A hard working crew that doesn't forget to have fun. If you are just visiting the Boston area and looking to get your first Striped Bass, or, just want a low key charter with a bunch of buds, Gino and the Hooked-Up crew is a Top Notch choice.

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  Response from Captain

  August 13, 2026

  Travis, thanks for the review. We always enjoy having you out on our fishing trips.

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  Paul Shao

  Member since 2026

  5.0

  amazing night fishing experience

  Night fishing with live eels on July 17, 2026

  This was my third trip with Capt Gino and Hooked Up Sportsfishing in Boston Harbor and he doesn't disappoint! Gino knows these waters and where all the fish are hiding. He's constantly looking for fish and everyone was able to catch multiple fish and some keepers as well. Gino is great at communicating so booking was super easy. His mate Toro took care of all the passengers and got the gear set up and ready to go. Needless to say, customer service was great! Night fishing with live eels is a unique experience that not many charters offer and I highly recommend it!

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  Response from Captain

  August 4, 2026

  Thank you for the review Paul. It was a pleasure fishing with you. I look forward to our trips together in the future.

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  Brian Soltis

  

  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Great trip

  Half Day Trip – Striped Bass - 12:00 PM on August 30, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  captain and crew were great, very entertaining!! very nice , clean equipment. fishing was a little slow , so they showed us how lobster 🦞 trapping works !!!!! Amazing, and we even caught a few . HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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  Response from Captain

  August 31, 2026

  Brian thank you for the review. We also had fun. I hope we get to fish with you all again.

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  Kalon Ho

  Repeat angler

  

  Massachusetts, US

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

  4.7

  Verified

  Perseverance!

  Half Day Trip – Striped Bass - 12:00 PM on August 10, 2026 • 2 adults

  Based on a slow day yesterday, Capt Gino suggested we get an earlier start than scheduled. The mornjng started off very slow, without much action even for bait fish! But Gino kept at it, moving us around the harbor. He even extended the trip a little bit. We ultimately released a 32 inch striper and kept two 31 inch stripers, plus 2 more that got away. Good day fishing in the end. Great captain and mate.

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  Response from Captain

  August 10, 2026

  Kalon, thank you for the review. It was a tough start but im happy we got it done.

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