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ABOUT US 

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Our Mission:

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East Coast Charters is driven by a passion for delivering world-class sportfishing experiences throughout New England and beyond. Led by Captain Max Dispoto, our operation combines decades of hands-on experience in inshore, offshore, and big-game fisheries across the globe.

We operate as a tight, professional team—sharing knowledge, refining techniques, and staying relentlessly focused on the fish—to provide our clients with safe, efficient, and unforgettable days on the water. From planning to execution, our focus is on delivering a seamless, high-level sportfishing experience rooted in experience and attention to detail.

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Captain Max Dispoto​​​​

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Captain Max Dispoto is the youngest Shimano Pro-Staff saltwater angler in the industry. His relentless drive on the water, paired with instincts well beyond his years, has quickly made him a respected presence in both inshore and offshore fisheries throughout the Northeast.

 

Fishing the waters of Block Island since the age of seven, Captain Max developed an intimate understanding of the region’s fisheries early on. As his focus expanded offshore, he became particularly known for his success targeting tuna throughout the Northeast—reading conditions, locating fish, and executing high-level jig-and-pop and big-game tactics with consistency. His commitment to spending every possible day on the water during the season has built a level of offshore experience and situational awareness that few anglers achieve in a lifetime.

 

Captain Max is a proven expert in trophy striped bass fishing in Rhode Island waters, highly skilled in jigging and popping techniques, and recognized for targeting giant bluefin tuna. He also specializes in Northeast Canyons fishing, with a focus on daytime deep-drop swordfishing.

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Fish with Captain Max aboard the 29' SeaVee center console "Dizz".

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Captain Jack Sprengel

Nicknamed the “Jesse James” of angling, Captain Jack Sprengel is the founder of East Coast Charters and the driving force behind its original vision and approach to sportfishing. Beginning his professional career at a young age, he built decades of experience targeting trophy gamefish across offshore and inshore fisheries around the world.


Widely recognized throughout the industry, Captain Jack has been featured in numerous national publications, television programs, and educational seminars, earning a reputation for his aggressive, innovative fishing style and deep technical knowledge.


Today, Captain Jack has stepped back from daily charter operations but remains an integral part of East Coast Charters’ history and foundation. He is available on a limited, special-request basis and continues to serve as a resource, mentor, and point of contact for select trips and events.

Some additional angling achievements for the Captain are :

  • 4 Time inductee RISAA Hall of Fame.

  • 2 Time RISAA Angler of the Year (2007+2009)

  •  Team Captain of East Coast’s Sport fishing team “Team Local Hooker Rods” winners of the 2010 1st Annual “Run and Gun Bluefin Classic” Tuna Tournament.

  • Co-Set the New Rhode Island State Record for Broadbill Swordfish with Capt Louis J Defusco 2011

  • Co-Captain Team Deep Second place 2012 Snug Harbor Shark tournament.  

  • 3 Time Top 3 Species Winner Tri-State Canyon Shootout: 2014 (2nd Place Tuna, 2015 1st Place Tri-Fish, 2016 2nd Place Mahi)

  • Capt of Team RonZ Lures: Fishing for a Cause Tournament (1st Place Fluke 2016 and Full Sweep Fluke Div 2017 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)

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