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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My Charter Listing

Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Narragansett
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Great spring feed for both bass and fluk
Great spring feed for both bass and fluk
May 30, 2025 Narragansett
Awesome striped bass and fluke trip this morning . Tons of top water action with hundreds of birds over the bass. Super fun and exciting morning .
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Great spring feed for both bass and fluk
Great spring feed for both bass and fluk
May 30, 2025 Narragansett
Awesome striped bass and fluke trip this morning . Tons of top water action with hundreds of birds over the bass. Super fun and exciting morning .
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Awesome combo trip
Awesome combo trip
May 27, 2025 Narragansett
Great time and fishing on a 6 hout block trip. We started on the striped bass, and after we caught our slot fish, we fluke fiahed for the remainder of the trip. Great time of the year to fish, leaving great memories for everyone
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Squid fishing is still great
Squid fishing is still great
May 26, 2025 Narragansett
Another great night of squid fishing . Everyone left with 2+ buckets a man . Contact me for details . Trip actually runs 7pm to 11pm.
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Awesome afternoon block trip
Awesome afternoon block trip
May 26, 2025 Narragansett
Awesome spring blitz ! The P.M. Block Island trip was incredible today. We landed over 45 stripers to 30 pounds and 5 slot fish for eating to boot . Fish came on the troll, and then we switched over to light tackle casting and just clocked them.
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Awesome morning, bite on stripers and bl
Awesome morning, bite on stripers and bl
May 24, 2025 Narragansett
Great trip today. Non stop bass and bluefish bite close to home . A few biggest and firsts caught on todays trip which always makes it extra fun.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect fishing trip
Perfect fishing trip
Perfect fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Tiffany Y.
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Anniversary Ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Nearshore Bottom Group on June 5, 2022
Tiffany Y. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Henry R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Nearshore Bottom Group on May 1, 2022
Henry R. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Andrew B.
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on April 10, 2022
Andrew B. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Arash A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing on October 15, 2022
Arash A. recommends Spearit Charters โ€“ Rhode Island
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Peter O.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 10, 2022
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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