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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Brent T.
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Day on the Water

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Augustus 2, 2025
We had a half day with Captain Dave and was a great time: we caught a baby shark and half dozen or so redfish. Iโ€™d recommend...
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Eddie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a blast!

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Juni 29, 2025
We had a great time with Captain David.ย  Very knowledgeable of the area and the fish activity.ย  Very good with our young...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon with Capt David

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on Juni 28, 2025
My son and I enjoyed a great afternoon on the Carolina Rig with Capt David. We were here on vacation and decided to do our...
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Aaron A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip!

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Juni 18, 2025
Our trip on the Carolina Rig was awesome! David makes you feel comfortable from the moment you step on the boat. Caught a lot...
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Ian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great experience on the Carolina Rig

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on Augustus 25, 2025
Caught plenty of sharks and red drum for the time we were out there. Dave was very knowledgeable of the local spots and it...
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