Captain
David Spahr

Member since February 2021 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
At anchor or drifting using live bait or chunk bait. Sight casting with spinning gear to surfacing fish. The surprise of a fish hitting a bait and stretching the line is always exciting!

Hey, I'm Captain David Spahr

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
At anchor or drifting using live bait or chunk bait. Sight casting with spinning gear to surfacing fish. The surprise of a fish hitting a bait and stretching the line is always exciting!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(388 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 388 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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gentleman through and through
Great experience on the Carolina Rig
Great experience on the Carolina Rig
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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David R.
Mocksville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day with Captain David

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on June 20, 2023
Had a great time with Captain David. I had three teenagers with me and we all had fun. Even though we have fished freshwater,...
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Gregory L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing surprise

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on November 8, 2024
We went for drum and flounder. And ended up wrestling with sharks.ย  It was incredible to catch something that eerily menacing....
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knows his spots

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 24, 2024
My son and I had a great day fishing on the Carolina Rig with Captain Dave. Great fishing, great conversation and great hospitality....
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Brian N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Spahr was great!

VERIFIED   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on August 10, 2024
Captain Spahr was very knowledgeable of the area, was a great guy, and quickly put us on some great fish! We caught multiple...
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Paul R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Like fishing with you favorite cousin!

VERIFIED   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on July 22, 2024
Captain Dave was great.ย  Very patient with the kids and made sure they caught fish. One redfish was too big to keep!
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