Highly recommend Capt Joe and his whole operation. Seas were a bit rough to start, so I received several updates in advance and en route. We decided to go for it and things calmed down considerably over the afternoon to a really beautiful day by the end. Joe had several spots in mind, so we started off fishing for porgies and sea bass (and a dog fish), and ended with a couple of bluefish. Lost track of how many fish we landed, but we ended up keeping about 25 porgies, blues, and black bass. They were obsessively clean and organized on the boat, and had everything cleaned and packaged by the time we were back at the dock. My older son got a bit seasick and Joe quickly offered some meds that got him back on his feet. I was there with three teenaged boys in total, and Joe was really great with them. Probably helps that he coaches high school soccer in his spare time (HOW he manages all of that, I don’t know!). We are already planning a return trip to hit the striped bass season! Highly recommended.

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I can’t say enough great things about our fishing trip with Captain Joe and Josh! From the moment my son and I stepped on the boat, they made us feel welcome, comfortable, and excited for the day ahead. Their knowledge of the water and fishing spots was top-notch, and they worked hard to make sure we were always in the right place at the right time.

What really stood out was how patient and encouraging they were with my son. They took the time to teach him techniques, answer his questions, and celebrate every catch with genuine enthusiasm. It turned what could have just been another fishing trip into an unforgettable experience for both of us.

The boat was clean, well-equipped, and safe, and the whole trip was run in a way that felt both professional and fun. We caught plenty of fish, shared lots of laughs, and left with memories that we’ll be talking about for years to come.

If you’re looking for a charter that combines skill, hospitality, and a true passion for making the experience special, Captain Joe and Josh are the ones to book. We will absolutely be going back out with them again!

Capt Joe and his mate, Josh, were very professional and organized. They quickly assessed us, our fishing abilities and what experience we were hoping for - and then catered the trip to exceed our expectations. Capt Joe clearly has many years of experience fishing these waters. He knew where the fish were, and coached us on how to catch them. His boat and gear are in excellent condition, and the instruction they provided lead to success for all 4 members of our party, even those with limited fishing experience. But on top of this… they were a lot of fun to be with. Good people. Would highly recommend.

This was out first time fishing with our boys 10 and 13, Joe was great. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and geniunely cared about our experience. His first mate Josh was equally kind amd patient with our boys. Everyone caught fish and my youngest even caught a small shark which was all my 10 yr could talk about. We had a
great time and and look forward to doing it again.

My son and I had a wonderful fishing trip with Captain Joe. He was very knowledgeable and skilled and we felt very safe and taken care of in his professional hands. And also a really nice guy. The sunset was beautiful and the fishing was great. Caught many Blue Fish and Bass. I would highly recommend Captain Joe and One More Drift Charters.