About

Captain Dave, a full time fisherman, wants to share his 30+ years of fishing knowledge with you.

 
Dave, a native of New Jersey, comes with a diverse background. Besides being lucky enough to fish various places around the globe.
 
Dave began his fishing career as a third mate on the Party Boat Queen Mary at the age of 16. Working summers, put him through the University of San Diego.
 
While in San Diego, Dave learned many new fishing techniques which he has applied successfully in New Jersey. After graduation, Dave returned to Point Pleasant, achieved his Captain License and became the full time night Captain of the Party Boat Queen Mary. Day in and day out putting successful trips together since 1994.
 
In 1997 Dave purchased the first Purple Jet and moved her from Key West, FL. to Ken’s Landing in Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ.  By 2003 the Purple Jet II was added and for a few season we ran the Purple Jet inshore and the Purple Jet II for most offshore trips.  The 2005 season the Purple Jet III was introduced.  In 2011, Dave took over the 85' Queen Mary!
Since, 2011, the FLEET has partnered up with some of the highly respected Charter Boat captains in the area: John Decker, Chris DeSantos, Scott XTC, Anthony Grassi, and finally my son, Cole Riback who now runs our 31' Purple Jet 

 Capt Dave want to share his goal is to create smiles, good times, and lots of action packed days with your group! 

“Join the Purple Jet Fleet this season and you’ll understand why Purple Jet Sportfishing is the only choice  on the Jersey Shore.”