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
(350 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 350 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (249)
Great Trip!
Great Charter!
Great morning on the water
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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
82%
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip, great capt!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on April 29, 2025
Worked for the fish.ย  Didnโ€™t just sit in one spot.ย  Very personable
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience with David 10/10!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on July 11, 2024
My wife and I are from Houston Texas and just wanted a get away, we found David on fishing booker. What an amazing experience,...
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RON S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 29, 2024
Our eight year old son got the fishing bug two years ago and loves fishing so last year we decided to do a three hour inshore...
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Gerald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family fishing with an expert guide

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on June 25, 2024
Captain David did an outstanding job.ย  Great with the whole family. We went to three spots in search of fish, using live bait.ย ...
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Kim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time/fishing success!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on April 9, 2025
We had such a great time! The captain was great with my son, helping him every step of the way. We will definitely be back...
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