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Mike L.

13 years ago

A group of us went out on the Drifter in June of 2013 and I have to say I was quite impressed. Capt. Rich put us on the fish almost immediately and kept lines tight just about all day. The other thing I really liked about this boat was that he has 2 fighting chairs, which came in handy as we frequently had 2 people fighting fish at one time. Great fishing can make any captain look good, but what impressed me the most about Capt. Rich was how he reacted when things started to slow down. Whether it was changing rigs or changing spots, you could always tell that the captain was hard at work to keep us in the fish, something he was very successful at. This was my first time out on the Drifter but it certainly won't be my last. If you're looking for the perfect fishing boat and a captain who knows how to keep his clients' lines tight, I highly recommend you give the Drifter a look. read more

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33 State St
Narragansett, RI 02882
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(401) 932-5090
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We are a full-time family-owned and operated business.Fishing year round on our inshore/offshore waters.We fish for all species from porgy to giant tuna but specialize in cod bass fluke seabass and blackfish.Fully licensed and insured.Satisfaction guaranteed! Considered by many to be the best Charter boat Business in R.I.

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Established in 1987.

Our 35 years of offshore experience gives you the best opportunity to be successful on your next RI fishing trip. We enjoy the reputation as one of the top charter fishing boats sailing from Pt. Judith to Block Island, RI.

Meet the Business Owner: Capt. Richard C.

The original Drifter is one of the top striper fishing charter boats in RI. The Drifter is a 37' custom-built sport fisherman designed and built for your safety and comfort. This premiere RI striped bass charter boat is powered with a 460 hp turbo charged caterpillar diesel and fully equipped with the latest in electronic equipment and fishing tackle. Drifter Sportfishing is a 2nd generation, full time, family owned charter fishing business. Our 35 years of offshore experience gives you the best opportunity to be successful on your next RI striper fishing trip. We enjoy the reputation as one of the top charter fishing boats sailing from Pt. Judith to Block Island, RI.

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Snappa Charters

3.7

(19 reviews)

I cannot say *enough* wonderful things about Snappa Charters and Captain Charlie! This was my first…read moretime out on a boat in about 7 years, and it was my first time snorkeling with sharks (and also snorkeling in general) ever. From the second we arrived at the dock, Charlie made my friend and I feel completely at ease. One of my favorite things about him is that you can tell from the minute you start talking to him that he's not out to exploit the sharks in any way. After tagging over 2,600 sharks, Charlie really just wants to share his knowledge with you and provide a deeper understanding of these animals. His heart is completely in the right place, and he is amazingly authentic and kind. And as for the actual shark-diving experience, it was genuinely one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life. We had EIGHT sharks around us total, and after a while, they came right up to us! I was nervous at first getting into the water, but after a while, you realize that the sharks are just more curious than anything and far more interested in the fish we were giving them. I could have stayed in the water ALL DAY. I would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Charlie, for your kindness, patience, and natural teaching ability. I had the best day, and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering this amazing experience!

Have done charter fishing in a lot of waters; Capt. Charlie is in thin company. My dude is among…read morethe best. He is in tune with the sea like a straight up Jack Sparrow of the sound! We legit were hooking into 2 and 3 fish on a single rig. I caught sport fish until my arms were tired. After an incredibly active morning we switched over to Black Sea bass and were hooking in left and right. His deck hand was supreme and attentive to keep lines in the water. On the boat ride back she cut the fish into filets and bagged em up! He also offers shark fishing, shark dives, champagne sunset tours and a plethora of other oceanic options. I will be a returning customer without doubt! Cheers!

Priority Charters

5.0

(1 review)

I booked a charter for my co-worker who was retiring and did a full day trip. We had a BLAST!…read moreCaptain Rick showed us a great time catching sea bass, fluke and our limit on stripers. The mate, Matt, kept us entertained and both were so knowledgeable on the area and it's fishing holes. I have been on other charters in the area, but this was by far the best trip. I can't wait to go again! Thanks to the Captain and crew for such a great fishing experience. Would highly recommend!

From the owner: Full service Sport Fishing and Dive Charters available for Deep Sea waters off Rhode Island…read more Striped Bass, Shark, Tuna, Fluke, Tautog, Cod and More. Over 20 years of experience. US Coast Guard Licensed and Fully Insured. All bait and Tackle provided. Beginners to experts and families welcome.

Stuff It Charters

5.0

(2 reviews)

What a great Captain to take you out into the Atlantic Ocean!! So accommodating a great person,…read morevery likable!! I just love Captain Joe Pagano. Every year that my husband and I vacation in Rhode Island, we will be fishing with Captain Joe!! Great great great, all around!! Not to mention, in 1991 Captain Joe caught the 2nd largest great white shark using a rid and reek. If you charter him, ask to see his belt buckle. :-) that U.S. One big sharks tooth!! You can't go wrong, fishing with Captain Joe!! We will be back, again and again!!

We hired Joe for a full day of fishing, he was well prepared with all the bait and lures we would…read moreneed. We had a wonderful time and will definitely use him again!

L'il Toot Charters

5.0

(3 reviews)

I had an amazing time with Mike and Captain John, the experience was amazing I was able to catch 7…read moreblue sharks and some more fish, they knew all the great areas for catching fish and everything was done professionally. I went by myself and was worried about taking pictures but Captain John took some amazing videos and pictures while I was reeling. They had great stories and there was never a dull moment. I would recommend this trip to anybody that wants to fish and I will 100% be coming back soon

I booked a charter for family and friends what a day on the water lots of bass and scup.The group…read moreof us had so much fun and Captian John and his first mate Mike were great host's very helpful and put us on the fish while treating us like family.We will be booking another trip in the near future.If you are thinking of booking a charter I would highly recomend this boat!

Frances Fleet

3.3

(42 reviews)

They aim to please. Burgers cooked on the boat!…read morePlenty or room, I have been fishing the Frances Fleet since the 1970's and plan on fishing it for at least 20 more years. Ted Richard Norwich Ct.

Went Father's Day weekend for 1/2-day trip. Worst experience I've ever had with this company…read more Captain spent more time cruising around than actually getting us fishing. 70 people on a boat cramped shoulder to shoulder with no comfort to fish and tangled lines all day. Only 5 fish caught on the whole boat all day. I've been fishing with this group many times and it has gone nothing but downhill over the years. They don't care anymore and are just money grabbing at this point! Find another charter to go on.

Adventure Charters

3.3

(7 reviews)

Have been on this boat a few times. Every time we get fish. Today 7/4/24 with limited or on striped…read morebass within 45 min of fishing. Then we went sea bass fishing and limited out on them! Today was an epic day of fishing. Mike And Chris know

These guys down right know there stuff. They will put you on the meat and some!! Give them a call…read moreto book and ADVENTURE of a life time!!

Reel to Reel Sportfishing Charters

1.0

(2 reviews)

My family was in a charter boat this morning 8/3/24. The captain driving this boat aimed right for…read morethem. Everyone panicked. Fortunately the captain of the boat my family was on was prepared and kept them safe. When Reel to Reel turned at the last possible second he then waked the boat. This is horrible and he is a danger to anyone on the water. Next report will be to the Coast Guard! Stay away from charter.

Don't bother Tuna fishing with these people. Went on an 8 hour trip looking for tuna, all we did…read morewas troll the entire time. The Captain didn't even bring any bait on the boat to try and hit tuna that were deeper while other boats were announcing over the radio they were hitting tuna ~75 feet deep. Literally only used topwater lures. None of the 6 of us guys who booked the trip even touched a rod the entire time, would not recommend.

Black Point Fishing Area

4.7

(9 reviews)

This came up as a trail for me when I was searching, and it is, but as the name indicates is more…read moreof a fishing point than a trail. The trail runs right along the water, offering multiple side paths that take you directly to the shore. Some great views, and although the terrain isn't hilly, it's not straight and has just enough incline to make it challenging without it actually being challenging, if that makes sense.

It's a beautiful spot along the West Bay in Southern R.I., great walking paths and beautiful views…read moreof the bay. Keep in mind the parking lot is very limited in # of spaces and although the walking paths are wide and generally well kept, it's not a great situation for those with mobility issues. Keep in mind it's not a good beach/swimming venue, but more explore the rocks and tide pools. Seems very popular with fisherman.

Narragansett Town Beach

3.6

(119 reviews)

I think this is one of the best beaches in the area…read more There are lots of sandy spots to walk, lay, sit and relax. There are many places to get food or drinks around. It's accessible by public transportation or by car.....During the summer season, parking is free after 5pm, so that makes it easy for those wanting to save some bucks. I could not find a public restroom open after 5pm, but I believe they are open during the paid parking hours. Great for surfing during those windy days.

This is one of the best beaches in the east coast I've been to. It is so clean and not too crowded…read more We try to avoid crowds. I love freedom and space. So we came on a gloomy weekday. Parking on the streets was easy. The staff were so kind, they helped us carrying the wagon down the stairs to the beach. Beach pass is $12 for the family. The beach was so clean. It is therapeutic to see the ocean and the horizon to the end without any human intervention. This town is so cute and nice. I would totally come back again.

Scarborough State Beach

3.8

(85 reviews)

The good: big parking lot, short walk to the beach, food and drinks shop, souvenirs/beach…read moreaccessories shop, lifeguard, The bad: small beach( people sitting way too close for my comfort) , lifeguard announcements , small and not so clean bathrooms.

Vacations in Narragansett, RI are a tradition. We rent a large vacation home close to Scarborough…read moreBeach. We can walk to beach if interested. Scarborough is a State Beach with lifeguards until 6 pm. The grandchildren over the years enjoy making sand castles, jumping the waves, and walking along the shoreline. The surf here is more gentle than nearby Narragansett Beach. Scarborough State Beach with its large pavilion and expanded beach area, with the nearby Scarborough South, offers a wide range of beach related activities. People of all ages can find activities of interest from sun bathing on Scarborough's sandy beach, and people watching on its boardwalk to picnicking under shaded shelters, and saltwater bathing in one of Rhode Island's most popular spots.

Scooter World

3.6

(78 reviews)

Scooter World was truly the highlight of my bachelorette trip. From the employees off the bat being…read morekind and hilarious, the Mokes were SO fun. We toured around Newport, waved to strangers and had a blast. The rain won't stop your fun-- it amplifies it

Last night we rented a Mookie from 9-10am. We arrived at the shop at 8:35, they don't open till 9…read more We sat and waited for them to open. The workers started showing up at 8:55. The owner showed up with the car at 8:55 as well. We went into the shop as soon as they let us to start filling out the paperwork. The owner proceeded to raise his voice that the two other people in our group needed to do the paperwork but we were already half way done. There is four of us in our group so it took some time for us. The owner then got pissed off and said in a rude manor that we needed to be back on time since other people were renting the car. How rude of the owner while all his workers were so kind to us. Especially on the 4th of July. We were back on time but shame on the owner for having a disgusting disrespectful attitude like that. WE WERE ON TIME NOT HIM. we enjoyed our ride.

Stedman's Bicycle Shop

4.5

(34 reviews)

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An absolutely fantastic bike shop. We purchased a new bike for our daughter and they could not have…read morebeen nicer. They explained everything and made sure my daughter was on the right bike. They

I am looking for a new bike and as each bike shop in RI carries different brands I stopped in to…read moreStedman's while in Wakefield to see what they have to offer. From what we could see, they carry Fox bikes, which is a very high end, off road, cycle. I'm a 'bike path' sort of gal and an 8k+ cycle is way out of my price bracket. They had others for less, but all were very high end. We walked in on the 'repair' side of the shop (two doors from the sidewalk into the building) and the staff member there directed us over to the sales floor. He was the most pleasant part of our visit. I saw one staff member in the sales area who remained behind the register during our entire visit and I think there was one other staff member assisting a customer with gear. There were several customers milling around without being assisted. We exited through the sales area door and the staff member behind the register there asked if they could help but our reconnaissance pretty much told us what we needed to know. There may have been more options we didn't see, but as it was busy and the floor models all have price tags, I think we got the gist. Still, it would have been nice to have an offer of assistance before we were leaving. I wonder if the other customers there feel the same way.

NBX Bikes

4.6

(25 reviews)

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Narragansett Bikes (often stylized as 'NBX Bikes') is a bicycle shop that opened in Narragansett,…read moreRhode Island in 2007. It was founded by Matt Bodziony and his business partner Chris Dale. Beginning in his college years, Bodziony worked at Caster's Bicycles: a family-owned bicycle shop with locations in Providence and Warwick. He would end up working at Caster's for 19 years. Eventually, Bodziony wanted to open his own bicycle shop. In 2007, his old friend Joe Sisson informed him that he was looking to sell his family's bike shop, Narragansett Bikes, which had been family-owned and operated since 1989. Bodziony and Dale partnered up to purchase the business and rebranded it as "NBX Bikes". In early 2013, NBX moved down the street to a larger location. They even opened a yoga studio upstairs. That same year, Reed Caster (third generation owner of Caster's Bicycles) sold his two locations to NBX. In 2015, Rob Foulkes (owner of East Providence Cycle) retired and sold his shop to NBX as well. By 2020, the ownership at NBX decided to go back to their roots. They sold off all of their secondary locations and decided to operate as a single-store local bike shop going forward. I recently stopped at NBX Bikes for the first time. I had seen an advertisement for NBX to host a "JAWS" night that coincided with the 50th Anniversary of the classic blockbuster. I was very interested in attending; not only for my interest in cycling, but also because "Jaws" is my all-time favorite film. I arrived at the shop in the early evening. I was really impressed with NBX's showroom, their selection of bikes and accessories, and their excellent customer service. The first event of the evening was a 22-mile group ride along the seashore from the shop to Point Judith Lighthouse and back. It was so much fun! After the ride, all attendees were treated to an outdoor screening of "Jaws" which featured free cook-out food, beer and merchandise courtesy of Narragansett Beer. The beer brand is proudly featured in the film. This event also marked the release of a brand new exclusive "Jaws" bicycle jersey that was produced by a partnership between NBX and Narragansett Beer. I sure was glad that I pre-ordered my jersey a month earlier. I broke it in a week later when I was cycling on vacation in Maine. Overall, I had an excellent experience with the staff at NBX. Whether you've been cycling for several years or you're just looking to get into cycling, you should definitely head down to this excellent shop!

The salesman at this bike shop spent so much time with us and taught us so much about bikes,…read moreoptimal body position, equipment and more. What a great experience. My bicycle is about 30 years old and heavy. I'm looking for a newer, lighter model to use for long distance rides along the bike path. This shop has a variety of street bikes, off road bikes and e-bikes plus storage systems, fenders, saddles, grips, racks and safety equipment. The prices seem to be in-line with what our expectations are and the sales rep emailed a quote for two cycles we thing will work best for my needs. They also rent cycles here, so I may just rent from time to time to see if it suits my needs before I purchase. I like that option.

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Tom M.

15 years ago

I've been going on Captain Richard's boat for over 12 years. I keep going back because he is extremely knowledgable, amusing, and does his job pretty damn well. I always catch a ton of fish and have an all around great time when I charter with the Drifter. There aren't many guys in this business that can do what Captain Richard does, so I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

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