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
(350 reviews)
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Hilton Head Island
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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
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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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Duane F.
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on April 14, 2025
Duane F. recommends Carolina Rig
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Donald R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on March 27, 2025
Donald R. recommends Carolina Rig
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Stacey M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on November 27, 2024
Stacey M. recommends Carolina Rig
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Daniel L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on August 1, 2024
Captain Dave was great. Took us out for 3 hours and we caught 9 sharks. He was very informative and a great guide. Definitely...
Daniel L. recommends Carolina Rig
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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On the fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 25, 2024
Captain David was professional put us on the fish, had a great time! Definitely would recommend, boat is upgraded, clean, and...
David M. recommends Carolina Rig
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