This was me and my bf’s first time out on the open seas and captain Del made it such an amazing experience! From the moment we stepped on the boat he was patient, encouraging, hilarious and worked hard to make sure that we had an unforgettable time.  The fishing trip of a lifetime! We caught enough halibut to feed us, our families, and friends for the rest of the summer! We don’t know where we’re going to store it.  Our freezers aren’t big enough. 🤣 Needless to say, we had... More

Captain Del greeted us in the parking lot before the sun had come up which can be a bit daunting when on vacation but was well worth it. He took us through safety procedures and we were off into a morning of fog and lots of wave rolls. We settled in a spot and before we could get two reels in the ocean we were catching fish. Captain could hardly keep up with us as fast as we were reeling them in. He knew where we needed to go. He shared his knowledge, his humor and ultimately made today a perfect... More

Our family of four, visiting Oregon from Georgia, had an incredible salmon fishing adventure out of Newport with Captain Del on Rippin Lips II.  From the moment we stepped aboard, Del’s knowledge, patience, and friendly demeanor set the tone for a fun and successful day on the water.  He expertly guided us, ensuring everyone was comfortable and engaged throughout the trip.  We caught some beautiful salmon, picked up some Dungeness crab made some great memories!  We highly recommend Captain... More

Found a small window to get out on the ocean during the only day that was forcasted to be doable for halibut fishing. Captain Del gave his 100% in spite of choppy seas and stubborn fish and in the bottom of the 9th, we were able to produce a couple of nice models. I look forward to fishing with Captain Del for future trips!