Carolina Rig
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Carolina Rig

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(192 reviews)
William Hilton Parkway 2
Hilton Head Island SC, United State…

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 150 HP Mercury engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 23 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!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Pickup Included
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Lunch & Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $295
    Great for new anglers to see what's happening around Hilton Head during a fishing charter. You and your company will mostly hunt sharks.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 30
    $395
    Great way to spend time with the family in and around the island fishing for inshore species. It's possible to see dolphins on the way.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 1
    $395
    This will be the same type of trip as the morning 3 hour.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 30
    $495
    This trip is for more experienced anglers that have chartered before. You'll be pursuing seasonal fisheries off Hilton Head. There's opportunity for catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Red Drum, and Cobia, to name a few.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 30
    $595
    This trip's great for anglers looking to spend a good part of the day chasing a trophy fish. You and the captain will be using different fishing methods. As Hilton Head is a seasonal fishery, the captain can let you know what is available. Please keep in mind that the availability of this trip will depend on the weather.
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About the Captain

David Spahr
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Angler's Choice
192 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Captain David used to work for a ferry boat operation with a captain who also ran fishing charters part-time and who asked him to mate with him on those fishing charters. Captain David accepted and they started running full-day charters to the “Snapper banks”. So, about 40 miles offshore, he learned to bottom fish. It was a fast and furious way to learn but he loved it. He knew that fishing would be a way of life for him from then on. After a couple of years working there, he did a tour in the USCG. Returning to the area, he found myself back doing fishing charters as a mate. After a couple of years on deck, Captain David obtained his captain’s license and began running charters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Redfish Redfish
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Maycraft (Center console) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 150HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
When availible

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Occasionaly used. Provided if needed
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 1 day before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
There is not a fish cleaning facility at pick up
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (133)
4 hour trip
Fishing with David
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Angler Rating
173
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
77%
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Brian H.
Minneapolis, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a trip!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on August 9, 2022
So perfect. We had a few adults and two kids. We caught sharks not stop big and small. He was so great with the kids. Very...
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Michael G.
Lansdowne, VA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 3 hour inshore fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 5, 2022
A really enjoyable fishing trip for me, my son and two son-in-laws.  We have fished multiple times over the past 10 years...
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Scott C.
North Lawrence, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Late June 3-hour trip with Captain David.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 27, 2022
I’m from Ohio and I took my teenage son with me. I can’t think of any real reason not to give the captain 5 stars. He basically...
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COLIN P.
Fort Mill, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3hr trip with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 29, 2022
Great experience! Captain Dave knows the spots and gets you fishing. Join in or sit back, relax and watch. Fun for all. We...
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Kenneth B.
Winter Garden, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great morning of shark fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 10, 2022
Captain David’s boat was clean and on time. He set us up nicely and put us on sharks within an hour. The equipment was nice...
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FAQs about Carolina Rig

Carolina Rig offers the following trips to customers:
  • $295 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (2 hours)
  • $395 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • $395 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • $495 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $595 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Carolina Rig, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well When availible
Trips booked with Carolina Rig include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available)
  • Lures (Occasionaly used. Provided if needed)
  • Fishing License
Carolina Rig offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
Carolina Rig offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Carolina Rig include:
  • Bluefish
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Whiting