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Whether you are an avid fisherman or are looking to catch your first fish a day on the Patty-J is an experience you will never forget. The Patty-J sails from picturesque Galilee, RI, one of the premier ports for charter fishing on the East Coast. We offer trips in search of a variety of fish, including striped bass, tuna, flounder, and sharks. The waters around Block Island and Southern Rhode Island offer world class sport fishing.
Captain Tom Pitasi has been fishing most of his life. Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Tom spent much of his youth fishing Long Island Sound for Bluefish and Striped Bass. After work and on weekends Tom and his friend Kevin, whose family owns a marina, would borrow a boat and go fishing. After high school Tom spent 14 years in the telecommunications / cellular industry, all the while fishing whenever he could. In 1995, Tom was hired as a full-time firefighter with the Greenwich Fire Department. As a result of the fire department schedule, Tom was able to spend more time on the water and did so frequently. In 2000, Coastal Fishing Charters was “launched”, fishing out of Norwalk, Connecticut, and on occasion, Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Today, Tom continues his duties as a Greenwich Firefighter and in 2003, Tom, his wife Denise, and their children Olivia and Thomas along with Coastal Fishing Charters moved its homeport to Waterford, Connecticut to fish Block Island Sound, Eastern Long Island Sound and its surrounding waters for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore and Tuna. Captain Tom is a member of The Team Triton Boats Pro Staff, The Raymarine Pro Staff and Navionics Pro Staff he is also sponsored by Sage Fly Rods, Lunker City Fishing Specialists and Azores Eyewear. Captain Tom has filmed 3 TV shows with Northeast Angling (see http://www.neangling.com/). Each year Captain Tom fishes the Montauk Redbone, a tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. In 2002, Captain Tom won two categories, most Striped Bass Released and Largest False Albacore. In 2005 Captain Tom was joined by the TV Show Northeast Angling to fish the Redbone. Captain Tom along with the Northeast Angling show hosts Andy LoCascio & Rich Tenreiro competed in the celebrity/pro division. Capt. Tom guided Rich Tenreiro to victory winning both the celebrity/pro and the spin/plug divisions. In 2007 Captain Tom filmed with Shallow Water Angler TV, which airs on the Outdoor Network, three shows will air starting in January 2008. (For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)
SPORTFISHING AT ITS FINEST The "BILLFISH" is a 34’ Crusader, an all fiberglass sport-fishing vessel. It is powered by a 375 H.P. Cat diesel which gives a 20 knot cruising speed that will take your party to the inshore, offshore , or canyon fishing grounds with speed and safety. The vessel features the latest in electronics, including three Standard Horizon radios, Northstar 800 LORAN, a 951XD G.P.S., 406 EPIRB, Raytheon 24 mile radar, 8010 color fishfinder, and sea water temperature gauges. Below decks there are four full-sized Vee-berths and an enclosed head. Coast Guard required safety equipment along with an eight man life raft on board.
Block Island Fishing trips are for the angler who is seeking a trophy sized Striper.Many large Stripers can be caught on the same excursion, so be sure to enter the pool before departing from the dock in the morning. Block Island has produced many large Stripers for the " Adrianna ". In fact, in the last 3 years alone she has landed 16 fish over 50 pounds and 2 of those fish in the 60 pound class. Block Island has to be the last known secret to Striper Fishing. With July and August being the top months for large Bass, it's not uncommon to catch fish in the 40 pound class on every trip. The tackle we use to land these monsters is unlike other charter boats. We specialize in light tackle methods and even after landing the fish you still can not believe what you just accomplished with such light tackle. We have had Stripers up to 54 pounds on 15 lb tackle and Stripers tipping the scale at 65 pounds on 20 lb tackle. If you don't find that an exciting task then check your pulse! 
Capt Dave Chieffo has over 30 years of fishing experience. He is an active and successful tournament angler, competing in FLW and ASA series, IGFA qualifying events, and numerous regional competitions from Maine to Virginia. Capt Dave is a member of the following organizations:
