No Time Limits... Just Fish Limits.
Ask around. Check us out. We don't take people on boatrides.
The Castafari won money in every tournament event fished in 2007 and we plan to do it again in 2008.
In addition to our standard trips listed first on this page we also have
New 2008 Tournaments Trips
Prices reflect 2008 fuel surcharge implemented on May 15th.
Inshore Fishing Trips
Inshore trips involve fishing primarily for striped bass around the beautiful back beaches and rips of the Elizabethan Islands and Marthas Vinyard. If you want constant action, with solid shots at trophy fish, these trips are it. We only fish inshore in June until the offshore waters heat up. These inshore trips are a great way to entertain work related clients and friends. Everyone catches fish. Ask any veteran bass assasin client on the Castafari, and they'll tell you that fish under 40 inches very rarely make it to the fish box. We chase big fish and big fish only, and we do it using live bait. Every June we put a couple of 50 inch plus fish on the deck. This might provoke your interest, and all I can say is come fishing with us, and you'll see for yourself. The boat is open to all fishing methods. Bring your own set up and well arm it with the right stuff. Baitfishing with lighter tackle is our specialty. St. Croix rods and Penn reels spooled with 25 pound Sufix line are used. If you like hands on bait fishing, come fishing with us. You won't be disappointed! Live bait is always available.
Big fish catches are guaranteed! 6 person maximum.
(8 to 10 hour trips)
Overnight Canyon Trips
Albacore, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, and Wahoo
$4875 for 2 Day Trips
Canyon trips involve the most incredible fishing experience that we offer, and we have the boat to do it in. We fish roughly 70 to 100 miles South of Nantucket Island in 70 to 80 degree blue water where it looks, feels, and even smells like the tropics. Here it is not uncommon to tangle with a wide variety of tuna species, not to mention, blue and white marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, sharks, and even swordfish! We troll by day, and chunk by night. The fishing is hard, and the opportunity endless. This faraway fishery is practically untouched, and rivals bluewater fishing anywhere around the world. Blue and white marlin are regular visitors to our transom as well as a variety of other bluewater gamefish. There's nothing quite like squaring off with a Massachusetts marlin! The crew of the Castafari has successfully boated and released 2 blue marlin over 800 pounds. This trip is a true adventure and highly recommended. Two day trips involve two straight entire days or one weekend of fishing (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) accomodating up to four persons comfortably. The Castafari has a proven track record for putting folks on fish consistentely out there. Don't be fooled by other captains and crews that don't have the experience nor the boat to handle this kind of fishing. It's a long trip and a lot of money for just a long boatride and 2 fish. The Castafari has been making trips regularly to the canyons since 1997, and is overly equipped with safety gear and amenities. We're usually throwing fish back over the side! One more thing, if you fish with us, don't forget the wasabi!
4 person maximum
$GUARANTEED$ TO CATCH FISH!
Offshore Giant Tuna Trips
$4875 two day trips
(Combo trips with some added inshore fishing can be arranged at no extra charge.) These trips involve fishing for the biggest tuna in the world, ranging 300 to well over a thousand pounds. The boat is fully rigged with 5 top of the line custom Saco Bay Tackle rods and 130 Penn International reels and a 130 pound class Rybovich fighting chair. We ALWAYS have live bait available. EARLY morning departures are mandatory! We employ trolling, drifting, and kite fishing. We also have a 4 Penn 80's on custom short bent butt Biscayne rods for stand-up enthusiasts. The Castafari has a proven track record of hook-ups with giants. If the fish aren't available in numbers, we simply won't fish, and your deposit will be refunded.
5 person maximum. (12 to 16 hour trips)
Offshore School Tuna Trips
These trips involve fishing the waters thirty to sixty miles south of Martha's Vineyard, and east of Chatham for 50 to 200 pound bluefin tuna when they are available. Trolling is the tactic used here, and it is not uncommon for us to fish up to ten rods at once. We use all Penn International reels and stand up roller guided custom rods. These trips have proved to be very productive from June right through October, and are a great alternative to a blown out canyon trip. There are no time limits on these trips, and early departures are recommended. Trips are usually 10 to 12 hours in length. The Castafari averaged 5 fish a trip in 07 and has a proven track record for catching bluefin. We're well worth the extra money!!
5 person maximum
Prices reflect 2008 fuel surcharge implemented on May 15th.
2008 Tournament Trips
Prices include the boat, tackle, and all other related amenities.
Prices do not include gratuities for mate nor lodging.
- Block Island Tri-State, August 3-7 — $12,000 - Booked
- Bluewater all species event
- 2 days/one night fishing, Rolex IGFA event, banquet, one lay day, big money prizes
- First Leg of New England Championship Series
- Big Game Monster Shark Tournament, July 17-19 — $11,500 - BOOKED
- Offshore shark competition with 2 days of fishing
- Banquet, prizes, calcutta, welcoming party
- Event is held on Marthas Vinyard in Oak Bluffs and may be filmed by SPIKE TV
- Mid-Atlantic 500 Tournament, August 17-22 - $27,000 - BOOKED
- Bluewater all species event
- 3 days fishing/2 lay days, Rolex IGFA event, banquet, dinners, big money prizes
- Event is held in Cape May NJ at the Canyon Club Resort/Marina
- BIG Game Top Gun Tournament, August 14-16 - $11,00 - BOOKED
- Bluewater all species event
- 2 days/one night fishing, Rolex IGFA event, banquet, big money prizes
- Event is held on Marthas Vinyard in Oak Bluffs
- Bluewater Billfish Tournament, Sept. 4-6 — $11,00 - BOOKED
- Bluewater all species event with 2 days of fishing from Hyannis, MA
- Banquet, prizes, calcutta, Rolex IGFA event, Last Leg of New England Offshore Championship Series
- Hyannis Anglers Giant Tuna Tournament, Oct. 4-7 — $10,500 - BOOKED
- 3 Days Fishing For Giant Bluefin Tuna from Hyannis, MA
- IGFA event, open bar, dinner nightly, banquet, big money prizes, calcutta
- Star Island Shark Tournament, June 12-14 - $12,000 - BOOKED
- 2 days Fishing for several species of sharks
- IGFA event, banquet, calcutta, big money prizes
- Event is held in Montauk NY at Star Island Marina