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
Half Day
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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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Jim H.
Dillsboro, IN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Nice half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2018
We had three nine year olds and the Captain and First Mate were very informative and helpful for their first time.ย  Thanks...
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Ron B.
Herndon, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2018
Went on a half day trip (6:30-10:30) with some famil members. We trolled for a couple hours and caught a lot Spanish makarel....
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Steve K.
Travelers Rest, SC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 27, 2019
Took a four hour trip end of September. Hurricanes in and out. Water was cloudy as a result. Had to go farther out than normal...
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Matt S.
Sanford, NC
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 on blue fin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2019
We actually did not go out on the blue fin as it was under repair. Overall good experience. I sent messages and emails to captain...
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Matthew C.
Edinburg, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2018
For my husband and my first time fishing offshore we booked this trip online, I couldnโ€™t be happier!ย  We caught 25 mackerel,...
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