Carolina Rig
Carolina Rig
Come visit South Carolina and have a true fishing adventure with Carolina Rig! Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced angler, the inshore and nearshore waters of Hilton Head Island will give you loads of opportunity to reel in various sorts of fish and have a fun day on the water. Join Captain David Spahr and start your next angling journey in Hilton Head Island!
You'll fish from a 22' Maycraft center console powered by a 200 HP Mercury engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots. The boat can sit up to 4 guests, uses quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology for navigation, and has a livewell to supply you with live bait.
Some of the prized species you can catch include Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Redfish, as well as various types of Shark. You'll be bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning to catch them, with the option to keep your catch if you wish so. Kids are welcome to join your trip so be free to bring them as well.
Captain David will provide you with all the rods, reels, and tackle, as well as with fishing licenses. He'll also provide live bait when it's available. Pack your favorite food and drinks before you leave and you're all set for the trip.
Join Carolina Rig and have a great fishing experience on the waters of Hilton Head Island!
Come visit South Carolina and have a true fishing adventure with Carolina Rig! Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced angler, the inshore and nearshore waters of Hilton Head Island will give you loads of opportunity to reel in various sorts of fish and have a fun day on the water. Join Captain David Spahr and start your next angling journey in Hilton Head Island!
You'll fish from a 22' Maycraft center console powered by a 200 HP Mercury engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots. The boat can sit up to 4 guests, uses quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology for navigation, and has a livewell to supply you with live bait.
Some of the prized species you can catch include Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Redfish, as well as various types of Shark. You'll be bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning to catch them, with the option to keep your catch if you wish so. Kids are welcome to join your trip so be free to bring them as well.
Captain David will provide you with all the rods, reels, and tackle, as well as with fishing licenses. He'll also provide live bait when it's available. Pack your favorite food and drinks before you leave and you're all set for the trip.
Join Carolina Rig and have a great fishing experience on the waters of Hilton Head Island!
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Jarod Mills5.0VerifiedNewBest Fishing Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on October 8, 2026 • 3 adultsMy boys and I have been on multiple fishing trips, all of which had left us disappointed. I understand that nothing is guaranteed with fishing, but when you pay for a guided trip, you really hope to avoid getting skunked. Today's trip was absolutely awesome. Each of my boys and I caught something big. Nothing we got to take home, but we got pictures that they were super excited about. Definitely will book again next time we are in HHI. The boat was immaculately clean. Captain was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Eric P5.0VerifiedSuch a fun teip
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on June 26, 2026 • 3 adultsOur family took the inshore trip today with Captain David and had a great time!! Captain David was very knowledgeable about the fish, the area and most of all was super kind and helped my husband board the boat and get off the boat! He has a stroke a few years ago and sometimes needs an extra hand and Captain David accommodated!! I highly recommend taking the Caroline rig! We definitely will be back
David Hanselman5.0VerifiedGreat near shore trip with Captain Dave
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 7, 2026 • 3 adultsThis was a great 6 hr. trip. We went to a couple of near shore reefs and Capt. Dave put us on the fish. Cobia bite was great, at times all three of us were on. Blue Fish where plentiful as where the sharks. A nice size Spanish Mackerel will keep us in fish tacos for a couple of days. Definitely recommend Captain Dave. We’ll be back soon.
Williambowen Bowen5.0VerifiedNewgreat captain put us on the fish!
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on October 16, 2026 • 3 adultshe took us straight to the spots and we were getting bites as sson as we started fishing! great guide. would use again!
Drew Irons5.0VerifiedCaptain Dave was awesome with the kids.
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on September 5, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenit was me my 7 year old daughter and my 4-year-old son on the trip. David did great with the kids and move the boat anytime we stopped catching fish to find a new spot. We caught plenty of fish of different kinds and the kids loved it.
Heath Johnson5.0VerifiedIncredible Trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 1, 2026 • 3 adults⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain David put us on fish all day! Everyone caught fish, we battled sharks, and the action never stopped. If you're looking for an exciting fishing trip in Hilton Head, Captain David is the one to book!
Scott Wykes5.0VerifiedA Coastie Reunion!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on April 10, 2026 • 2 adultsWent with my son who is in the Coast Guard in Alaska and so it was fun to hear Capt Dave, a CG veteran swap stories as we enjoyed a leisurely boat ride. We had several pulls but only able to reel in one fish for the short trip. But as the saying goes, "the worst day fishing is better than the best day working"! We enjoyed this immensely!
Jim BlundyRepeat angler5.0Verified4-trip Got into some sharks
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 25, 2026 • 4 adultsChill trip (about 20 min boat ride) where we used live bait to catch a bunch of sharks (most around 3 ft, some small ones)…. Everyone had a nice-relaxing morning.
Joey Starr5.0VerifiedSharks!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWanted to catch some sharks and we did! The kids enjoyed it. Captain did amazing
Chaise Swisher5.0VerifiedBeautiful Day On The Water!!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on June 4, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childEnjoyed our day on the boat with Captain David. We had great weather and caught 9 sharks!
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My boys and I have been on multiple fishing trips, all of which had left us disappointed. I understand that nothing is guaranteed with fishing, but when you pay for a guided trip, you really hope to avoid getting skunked. Today's trip was absolutely awesome. Each of my boys and I caught something big. Nothing we got to take home, but we got pictures that they were super excited about. Definitely will book again next time we are in HHI. The boat was immaculately clean. Captain was very friendly and knowledgeable.
it took a little while to get a bite going. some persistence paid off with nice fish
We had an awesome time with Capt. David! He was super friendly, shared some cool history about Hilton Head, and put us right on the sharks. We caught 10 sharks in 3 hours, from around 2 feet to a 5-foot, 25-pound shark! He was great with my two boys (ages 12 and 16), taking the time to explain things but also stepping back and letting us enjoy the experience without hovering. We had an absolute blast and can't recommend Capt. David enough!
that was pretty fast snd furious 🤪
Our family took the inshore trip today with Captain David and had a great time!! Captain David was very knowledgeable about the fish, the area and most of all was super kind and helped my husband board the boat and get off the boat! He has a stroke a few years ago and sometimes needs an extra hand and Captain David accommodated!! I highly recommend taking the Caroline rig! We definitely will be back
that was nice to catch s Jack crevelle
This was a great 6 hr. trip. We went to a couple of near shore reefs and Capt. Dave put us on the fish. Cobia bite was great, at times all three of us were on. Blue Fish where plentiful as where the sharks. A nice size Spanish Mackerel will keep us in fish tacos for a couple of days. Definitely recommend Captain Dave. We’ll be back soon.
lots of action. definitely was fun
he took us straight to the spots and we were getting bites as sson as we started fishing! great guide. would use again!
real nice catches! yall were fun to to fish with
FAQs about Carolina Rig
- US $425 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM (3 hours)
- US $425 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (3 hours)
- US $565 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM (4 hours)
- US $565 per group - 4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well When availible
- Ice box Couple of six packs of cans or plastic bottles fit
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (When available)
- Lures (Occasionaly used. Provided if needed)
- Fishing license (Carolina Rig has a fishing license that covers all anglers onboard during the trip. Purchased yearly from South Carolina DNR)
- Inshore fishing (Creeks and rivers)
- Nearshore fishing (Sound and possibly in ocean up to about 5 miles )
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Atlantic Croaker
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Kingfish (Southern)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
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