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
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Fishing with David
Fishing with David
Great trip! Great crew!
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Patrick S.
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6, not 5 Stars

VERIFIED   Captain's choice /12 P.M. trip on August 4, 2025
These guys deserve SIX STARS! Great charter, had a blast with David & Matt. Caught lots of fish while laughing the whole time...
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Peter R.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Captain's choice /7 A.M. trip on July 25, 2025
Great day on the water despite some tough weather.ย  Captain worked hard to keep us on fish and knew exactly where they would...
Peter R. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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David L.
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Perfect fishing trip

VERIFIED   Captain's choice /7 A.M. trip on May 30, 2025
We 3 buddies enjoyed a perfect fishing trip aboard the Spear-it! Captain Dave and mate Matt were helpful , knowledgeable, personable...
David L. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Joe L.
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Caught so many fish we lost count!

VERIFIED   Captain's choice /12 P.M. trip on August 19, 2025
Had a great time out on the water with Captain David and First Mate Matt.ย  It was my sons (7 and 9) first time out fishing...
Joe L. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Tami R.
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Block Island A.M. trip on August 12, 2025
Fantastic trip from start to finish! The kids had a blast reeling in a bunch of stripers along with a shark and we even brought...
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