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.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(73 reviews)
Angler's choice
Narragansett
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David
Fishing with David
Great trip! Great crew!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jeffrey S.
Norwalk, CT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memorable day of great fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 27, 2022
For someone who has barely fished in their life, these guys made it happen for me! It was super clear that they knew what they...
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Oleg L.
Brooklyn, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hours fishing with captain David

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore Bottom (PM) on August 30, 2022
It was a great experience.ย  Lots of fish and friendly and knowledgeable crew that helped us to get comfortable with semi rough...
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Tim B.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour tour with Captain Dave and Jim.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Nearshore Bottom Group on May 6, 2022
Weather was great, water was flat, some sunshine, fish were being ornery.ย  As luck would have it with a 4 hour charter, they...
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Peter M.
Farmington, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on April 15, 2022
David and Jimmy were extraordinarily knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed our trip, and our six-year-old son had a blast!
Peter M. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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William P.
VLG OF LAKEWD, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Morning with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Nearshore Bottom Group on June 7, 2022
We had a great time jigging for Scup. Caught a few Sea Bass, Blues & Stripped Bass too.
William P. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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