Alex Riddle
Summary
I am an eager sportfishing mate looking to further my career in the industry. I have fished full time the last 4.5 years after getting my start from walking the docks at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. My goal is to join an operation with a team dynamic and be the best team player I can be.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Mate
Cheryl Anne - 65 Rybovich
11.2025 - Current
- Supported boat yard operations through varnish work and other maintenance projects.
- Applied ceramic coating from top to bottom.
- Spent winter season in Chub Cay and Abacos, mainly marlin fishing with some wahoo and bottom fishing mixed in.
- Took the boat to Hyannis in July for 3-weeks of white marlin fishing.
- Competed in Hatteras Village, Hatteras Marlin Club, and Virginia Beach tournaments, earning 2nd place jackpot win in Virginia Beach.
1st Mate
Horse Play - 63 Willis
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Performed boat maintenance and ceramic coating work on boat.
- Fished Bahamas season in Abacos.
- Relocated boat to Pirates Cove for summer and fall, then fished Big Rock, Boat Builders, and Pirates Cove tournaments.
- Gained stronger marlin fishing skills through first full-time private boat role and getting knowledge and guidance from experienced mates who fished with us. I also learned to keep the boat at a professional standard with detailing and organization.
Freelance Mate
Freelance
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Freelanced on private boats at Pirates Cove Marina with marlin fishing trips.
- Earned 2nd place in Alice Kelly Billfish Tournament citation.
- Fished the Big Rock tournament aboard 92-foot Viking High Cotton.
- Fished the winter bluefin tuna season out of Oregon Inlet in commercial and charter operations.
1st Mate
Citation - 57 Island Boat Works
Wanchese, NC
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Spent winter months in boat yard supporting multiple boat projects ahead of charter season.
- Worked a full charter season while competing in Big Rock Dare County Boat Builders Tournament and Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament.
- Won the non-sonar release division in 2023 Big Rock.
2nd Mate/1st Mate
Widespread - 53 Custom Carolina
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as second mate during first half of summer while learning key mate duties on Oregon Inlet charter boat.
- Participated in the White Marlin Open, Dare County Boat Builders Tournament, and Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament as second mate.
- Completed fall season as first mate on Widespread.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN05.2018
Skills
- All areas of marlin fishing, including heavy tackle/lure fishing, dink bait and dredge fishing, and teaser fishing
- Tournament fishing
- Tackle prep for respective seasons on the east coast and the Bahamas
- Boat maintenance and detailing
- Meat fishing and bottom fishing
Timeline
1st Mate
Cheryl Anne - 65 Rybovich
11.2025 - Current
1st Mate
Horse Play - 63 Willis
03.2025 - 10.2025
Freelance Mate
Freelance
05.2024 - 02.2025
1st Mate
Citation - 57 Island Boat Works
11.2022 - 10.2023
2nd Mate/1st Mate
Widespread - 53 Custom Carolina
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Tennessee Tech University