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)
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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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Mike C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain David Rocked!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 18, 2024
Thanks, Captain David for showing us a great time on the four hour trip. My daughter was so excited to catch her first Red....
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Warren G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on June 21, 2024
Capt David was very friendly and we caught a variety of fish. When we come back, we will fish this charter again. Thanks...
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Jon A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on May 29, 2024
David was a great guide and put us on fish so my son, son-in-law and I could make some great memories fishing at Hilton Head....
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Keith M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on July 13, 2024
Had a great time, caught 3 varieties of sharks!ย  Unbelievable experience!ย  Saw many dolphins on the ride out and back as...
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Bryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Afternoon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on July 11, 2024
We had a great time with Captain David. He was great with my boys (3&6) and we had a successful day on the water. Highly recommend.
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