Captain
David Hochman

Member since September 2021 Narragansett, United States
Background
I was raised fishing in Rhodes Island waters, and I have commercially fished RI for 35 years. I have run charters for over 20 years. The ocean is one of my greatest passions . When I was younger, I was a competitive freediver/spearfisherman and US national spearfishing champion. I am fortunate to hold two world records. The world record speared Striped Bass and pole-speared Striped Bass. Spearit also holds the largest Albacore tuna rod&reel Rhode Island state record. If you have no experience fishing, we are happy to help you learn.
Techniques
Jigging as well as sight casting to breaking fish are among my favorite techniques.

Hey, I'm Captain David Hochman

Narragansett, United States
Background
I was raised fishing in Rhodes Island waters, and I have commercially fished RI for 35 years. I have run charters for over 20 years. The ocean is one of my greatest passions . When I was younger, I was a competitive freediver/spearfisherman and US national spearfishing champion. I am fortunate to hold two world records. The world record speared Striped Bass and pole-speared Striped Bass. Spearit also holds the largest Albacore tuna rod&reel Rhode Island state record. If you have no experience fishing, we are happy to help you learn.
Techniques
Jigging as well as sight casting to breaking fish are among my favorite techniques.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(46 reviews)
Narragansett
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with kids!
Great fishing trip with kids!
Great fishing trip with kids!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Sam D.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour โ€“ Block Island A.M. trip on July 16, 2025
Captain Dave and 1st Mate, Matt, were outstanding.ย  Knowledgeable, helpful and personable.ย  There were 5 of us and we each...
Sam D. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Whitney T.
Excellent
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Fish + Crew = Great

VERIFIED   Captain's choice /12 P.M. trip on June 14, 2025
Went out fishing on a day that had rough conditions because the timing was the only thing that worked to celebrate Fatherโ€™s...
Whitney T. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Matthew J.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Terrific Family Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Captain's choice /7 A.M. trip on June 30, 2025
Captain Dave and mate Matt were great!ย  My wife and I went out with our four kids and we caught nearly 50 fish and returned...
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Susan M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with kids!

VERIFIED   NEW  Captain's choice /4 P.M. trip on July 21, 2025
This was the best fishing trip weโ€™ve been on. We caught lots of fish, Dave knew exactly where to go where they were biting....
Susan M. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Chelsea K.
Excellent
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Great Day with a Great Crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Tuna trip 10hr on July 19, 2025
We went out this weekend with Capt. Dave and his first mate Matt and had a great time. This was the first time my family and...
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