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
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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Jamison S.
Enon Valley, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Robert on the Blue Fin

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip - Offshore on June 17, 2018
We had a great day on the Blue Fin.ย  It was our first trip out that far.ย  Captain Robert and Wayne were great.ย  Their knowledge...
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John C.
Heidelberg, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2021
Everything was awesome. We will recommend and book again.
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Stephen S.
Greenville, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with Capt Robert and 1st Mate Snoopy!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 4, 2019
Last minute decision to go on a charter and found a gem in Capt Robert and his mate. Though the fish didnโ€™t want to cooperate,...
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Bill S.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A GREAT family fishing day on the Blue Fin

VERIFIED   Afternoon Half Day on July 20, 2017
We had a great time fishing with Captain Robert and his mate Wayne on 7-20-17. We booked a half day from 11:00 to 3:00 and...
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Mike D.
Athens, GA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

A.M inland (4) hour hour charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2018
Booked a charter **hidden content** day morning inland trip. A (4) four person (4) four hour charter. Weather from hurricane...
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