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, Verenigde Staten
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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(388 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
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Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 388 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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
84%
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Keith S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great day out

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on Augustus 9, 2025
Capt David helped us catch 7 species during the trip. A lot of fun for my son and I.
Keith S. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great Trip

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on Juni 11, 2025
Thanks for a great trip.ย  Great fish and caught lots of fish.ย  Had a great time.ย  Highly recommend.
Mike M. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Edward G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great trip

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Juli 21, 2025
Captain Dave was an able guide and help. We had a very good time.
Edward G. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Kevin O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great day on the water!

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on Mei 30, 2025
Really enjoyed our time on the water this morning.ย  Managed to catch a couple sharks and rays.ย  David kept us setup and fishing...
Kevin O. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Dave G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great Trip

GECONTROLEERD   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on Oktober 24, 2025
Captain Dave had everything we needes and put us on fish immediately Dave was a great guy and we were all happy with...
Dave G. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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