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!
Anglers Choice
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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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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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Joe D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good, but tough, day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on August 20, 2024
Capt David is a good guy.ย  We hooked 3 stingrays and a 3โ€™ shark.ย  We were looking for some red fish and trout.ย  Definitely...
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Cathy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on July 6, 2024
We caught some small sharks and stingrays. We had a great time on the water fishing and being together and Captain David was...
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Duane C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on June 24, 2024
Spent a great morning with Captain David Spahr!ย  Super friendly and he knows the area very well.ย  Put us on some fish despite...
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Paula B.
Toronto, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Carolina Rig - afternoon fishing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 24, 2023
I just took my son and his friend out fishing with Captain David, and we all loved it.ย  He was very knowledgable, friendly...
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John W.
Rutherford, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on August 9, 2023
Captain Dave was a great guy. Had us right on the fish at the first spot he dropped anchor. My son and I caught bonnethead...
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