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
27
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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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Mike F.
Lansdowne, VA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2021
Had a great time with Capt. and first mateโ€ฆ.. they great!ย  Kids had a blast catching sharks!
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Michael C.
Little River, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2019
Great trip. Captain and mate made the trip fun. Didnโ€™t catch many fish but good times
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Brad L.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Small and Wayne

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2019
We had a great time with the crew. Even though the mackerel werenโ€™t hitting, we got into some Seabass and a couple of Black...
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Andrew J.
Evansville, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Way to Spend Your 18th Birthday!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 27, 2019
Awesome experience!! Larkin had a fabulous 18th Birthday and made memories to last a lifetime!
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Mik B.
Charlotte, NC
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 7, 2018
First time out for my grandson and my daughter boyfriend. Perfect opportunity to turn them on to hopefully lifelong enjoyment...
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