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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gentleman through and through
Great experience on the Carolina Rig
Great experience on the Carolina Rig
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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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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Lucas G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Gentleman through and through

GECONTROLEERD   4 hour trip inshore/nearshore PM on September 12, 2025
second time booking never disappoints
Lucas G. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Gary S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Algemeen

Fun fishing excursion

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Juli 4, 2025
Everything was great except hooking a take home fish, caught a dozen small sharks and a skate, kids loved the experience.
Gary S. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Randy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Excellent Captain and Experience

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Mei 27, 2025
We had a wonderful time on this excursion.ย  The captain is very knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed the great conversations...
Randy B. raadt Carolina Rig aan
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Matt D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore AM on Oktober 19, 2025
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Patrick E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on September 6, 2025
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