MONTAUK FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Nine Hours Aboard the Hammer Time: Open-boat Blackfish in Montauk
A full-day, open-boat blackfish charter aboard a diesel-powered 42 ft H&H Downeast with top-tier tackle and a roomy cabin—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Nine Hours Aboard the Hammer Time: Open-boat Blackfish in Montauk.
From Montauk’s harbor you board a rugged, Maine-built 42 ft H&H Downeast for a deliberate nine-hour outing designed around fishing with heavy, reliable gear. The Hammer Time pairs stability and capacity with a comfortable cabin and on-board conveniences so anglers can focus on the bite.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A stable, Maine-built Downeast workhorse
The charter runs from a diesel-powered, custom 42 ft H&H Downeast built in Maine—designed for a smooth, stable ride and capable of carrying a large party under its USCG rating.
Cabin comforts for a long day at sea
A spacious cabin includes bench seating with a large table, a bathroom and on-board charging ports for electronics—small comforts that matter during a nine-hour trip.
Top-tier fishing gear and room for the whole party
The charter supplies top-of-the-line fishing gear and the vessel carries a USCG certification that covers up to 34 passengers—allowing groups to fish with professional-level tackle aboard a large, comfortable platform.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The flow is straightforward: embark, settle into the roomy cabin or the deck, rig up with the provided tackle and spend the day working productive bottom grounds from a stable platform. With battery charging on board and a cabin to regroup in, the setup keeps focus on fishing through a full nine-hour stretch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a nine-hour open-boat charter.
The charter provides top-of-the-line fishing gear and has on-board charging for electronics; bring weather-appropriate clothing and any personal items you’ll need for a full day.
A diesel-powered, custom 42 ft H&H Downeast built in Maine with a spacious cabin, bench seating, a large table and a bathroom.
The Hammer Time carries a USCG rating that covers up to 34 passengers; minimum passenger age policy applies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The outing is nine hours in duration.
What kind of boat will we be on?
You will fish from a diesel-powered, custom 42 ft H&H Downeast boat built in Maine.
Is fishing gear provided?
Yes—top-of-the-line fishing gear is supplied aboard the charter.
Are there cabin facilities?
Yes—the vessel has a spacious cabin with bench seating, a large table, and a bathroom, plus on-board charging ports for electronics.
What are the passenger limits and age requirements?
The boat carries a USCG rating for up to 34 passengers and the charter specifies a minimum age of 5.
Who operates the charter?
The Open Boat Blackfish Charter is run by Reel Assassin Charters INC aboard the Hammer Time.