Captain
Robert Small

Member since June 2017 Calabash, United States
Background
In my youth, I served in the Navy and you could consider that's the time that I 'cut my teeth' on the ocean. It was clearly love at first sight. After leaving the Navy, I trained and spent some time as a Diesel mechanic, but it wasn't long before the ocean came calling. In 1974, I started my own charter fishing company and I haven’t looked back since. When I saw our boat ‘The Blue Fin’, I knew it would be the flagship of our fleet. Designed by the Navy to transport naval offices from ship to ship while at dock, it was built to be a tank. Considered to be one of the most stable rough water vessels, The Blue Fin is a very safe boat. This is my 45th year of operation. That's 45 years of knowledge and experience that translates into the best fishing experiences for our clients. Blue Fin Fishing Charters is committed to providing the best possible experience. You want the gills, we have the skills!
Techniques
I specialize in Shark fishing, trolling, bottom fishing. Our boat the "Blue Fin" has outriggers and downriggers. Dual fighting chairs with teak covered decking. Safety railing all around with a swim platform on the stern.

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Small

Calabash, United States
Background
In my youth, I served in the Navy and you could consider that's the time that I 'cut my teeth' on the ocean. It was clearly love at first sight. After leaving the Navy, I trained and spent some time as a Diesel mechanic, but it wasn't long before the ocean came calling. In 1974, I started my own charter fishing company and I haven’t looked back since. When I saw our boat ‘The Blue Fin’, I knew it would be the flagship of our fleet. Designed by the Navy to transport naval offices from ship to ship while at dock, it was built to be a tank. Considered to be one of the most stable rough water vessels, The Blue Fin is a very safe boat. This is my 45th year of operation. That's 45 years of knowledge and experience that translates into the best fishing experiences for our clients. Blue Fin Fishing Charters is committed to providing the best possible experience. You want the gills, we have the skills!
Techniques
I specialize in Shark fishing, trolling, bottom fishing. Our boat the "Blue Fin" has outriggers and downriggers. Dual fighting chairs with teak covered decking. Safety railing all around with a swim platform on the stern.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(49 reviews)
Calabash
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (50)
AM HALF DAY TRIP WITH Cpt. ROBERT
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
71%
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David H.
Leipsic, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with capt Robert and 1st mate Jordan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2022
Our first time fishing on the ocean, we got there a little early and they were waiting on us. We got out a little early. Capt....
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Edward P.
Concord, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AM HALF DAY TRIP WITH Cpt. ROBERT

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2022
Down on family vacation - mostly newbies to off shore fishing - had a great time!ย  Cpt. ROBERT very knowledgeable, patient...
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Brian D.
Zelienople, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2022
DAY started out with rain but ended up being a nice day out caught a decent amount of fish but only one was a keeper had...
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Leslie K.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022
We had a great time! The captain made sure we got on some fish!!
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MIKE P.
Mount Holly, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2022
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