Hilton Head Island
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US $425
Captain
David Spahr
Hilton Head Island, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
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.
Charter
Rating
4.9
439 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (334)
What anglers say
95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
All reviews (439)
Showing 1 – 5 of 439 reviews
Deanie Lofton
Texas, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedWhat a trip!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM • 4 adults • 1 childWe 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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captainthat was pretty fast snd furious 🤪
Drew IronsTennessee, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWCaptain Dave was awesome with the kids.
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM • 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.
Reported catch:Response from Captainalways great to hear the kids had a good time!
Eric PGeorgia, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedSuch a fun teip
3 Hour Trip – Inshore AM • 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
Response from Captainthat was nice to catch s Jack crevelle
David HanselmanGeorgia, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedGreat near shore trip with Captain Dave
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captainlots of action. definitely was fun
Scott WykesWashington State, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedA Coastie Reunion!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM • 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!
Response from Captainenjoyed meeting your son and chatting about the USCG tight lines
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What's biting with Carolina Rig in Hilton Head Island
You can still enjoy great offshore fishing, trolling for Barracuda, King Mackerel, and Sharks. In the Gulf Stream you'll have luck fishing for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and more.
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Fishing reports
Short Trip: Caught a Few Nice Fish
Sep 7, 2026 • Hilton Head Island
Out for a few hours. Dodged a couple rain showers. Rnded up with a few nice fish
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Fall break fun
Oct 21, 2025 • Hilton Head Island
Finally woke up to catch a few reds ?
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Better than average
Sep 24, 2025 • Hilton Head Island
Had fun throwing an artificial to these nice sized Spanish mackerel.
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Few over slots reds
Aug 13, 2025 • Hilton Head Island
Some fish caught here and there along with the sharks
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Few golfers decided to go fishing ?
Jul 22, 2025 • Hilton Head Island
Inshore 4 hr paid off for these guys. Caught some nice Red Drum
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Out of slot
Jun 8, 2025 • Hilton Head Island
These are fun to catch! ? too big to keep but make ya feel good releasing them
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