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Playin' Hooky Charters
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Adam Homan, Captain at Playin' Hooky Charters
Come to St. Petersburg, Florida, and treat yourself to a true fishing adventure with Playin' Hooky Charters. Captain Adam Homan has been fishing his entire life and loves sharing his passion for fishing and has what it takes to make your trip productive. His experience and knowledge of Florida waterways help him put you on the fish.
Your journey will take place on a beautiful 27’ Cape Horn Center console originally built in 2021. The vessel is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers while they are fishing. The fishing boat is equipped with all state-of-the-art electronics, tackle, and safety gear. With her powerful twin 200-horsepower Suzuki engines, she gets you to fishing grounds quickly—so you can spend more time on the water.
Whether you spend a lot of time bottom fishing or trolling (sometimes) depends on the kind of trip you choose. Bottom fishing along the coast is a great way to catch lots of different reef fish. A typical charter can catch between 10 - 15 different species. The most common fish on the 4 - 6 hour trips include the following: grey snapper (grunts) porgies, trigger fish, sand perch, lane snapper, small red, gag and scamp grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, puffers and many other species. The trophies include Goliath Grouper, King Mackerel, Bonita, Great Barracuda and a variety of sharks ranging from 6- 8 feet! Heading further offshore (10-12 hours trips) enables you to catch a greater variety of fish including, mangrove snapper, blackfin tuna, red grouper, amberjacks and red snapper along with other reef snapper.
The charter (can) include snorkeling equipment for all guests if you plan on doing a little shelling and island hopping after a couple of hours of fishing. We will head to Egmont Key or Shell Island. The captains will be happy to accommodate any special requests you may have. You are welcome to bring your children, as there's a life jacket for every size.
The fishing tackle you’ll use is all high-quality equipment made by Penn, FinNor and the big Reels Eat My Tackle. The charter will clean and fillet your catch at the end of each fishing trip, so you can enjoy a delicious meal upon returning home.
Come and spend an idyllic day with Playin' Hooky Charters exploring a marine wonderland, where you can test your strength against some of the sea's famous giants.
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St Petersburg Florida Fishing Charters
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Targeted Fish Species: Atlantic Bonito Blacktip Shark Goliath Grouper Great Barracuda King Mackerel
This 6 hour trip is geared a little more for families or adults which want to catch dinner and a trophy! We can travel a little further to find the fish! It is very typical to catch a 6-8 foot shark, 250 pound goliath grouper, king mackerel, and Bonita! Maybe even blackfin tuna or cobia! Don't wait for your fishing dreams to slip away! Book this 6 hour trip now and reel in the catch of a lifetime while enjoying a delightful dinner. Our expert guides will take you to the best spots, so don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Grouper Fishing Florida
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This a full day 10 - 12 hour (It is listed for 10 hours but depending on the bite and weather I have no problem with 12 hours at no additional charge) 40 to 50 miles offshore for red grouper and red snapper (seasonal). On these trips you never know what we may catch! We have caught king fish, sailfish, blackfin tuna, amber jacks, mangrove snapper, vermillion and lanes. While I do not have an age limit it is recommend that these anglers have been offshore before and a little experience bottom fishing. I love these trips!!
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Shark Fishing Florida
St. Petersburg
Targeted Fish Species: Blacktip Shark Bull Shark Dusky Shark Goliath Grouper Sandbar Shark
Did you want to have a fish drag you around the boat? Do you want to see your teenage boys get humbled real quick? This is the trip for you!! On this trip it's all about the big ones! Our main targets will be goliath grouper and 6-8 foot sharks (the main sharks are sandbar, blacktip, spinner, lemon, nurse and sometimes tiger and hammerheads) it is also be possible for king mackerel, bonito, cobia and the very occasional sailfish and blackfin tuna! Great for bachelor parties and even families who have some fishing experience. Typical seasons are March through August but can be all year.
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Fishing in St Petersburg FL
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Targeted Fish Species: King Mackerel Lane Snapper Sand Perch Spanish Mackerel White Grunt
This a very family friendly charter and great for young kids! The focus on this trip is to have non stop action of smaller reef fish. It is very common to catch 30 - 70 fish and have plenty for dinner. While it is possible to catch a big fish, we do not target them. During this trip it is very common to catch the following grey snapper (grunts), porgies, lane snapper, remoras, puffers, blue runners, Spanish mackerel, small red grouper, scamp grouper, small gag grouper and other reef fish. During certain seasons, it is also possible to catch a Shark, Goliath Grouper or king mackerel.
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Targeted Fish Species: Goliath Grouper Grey Snapper King Mackerel Spanish Mackerel
This a very family friendly charter and great for young kids! The focus on this trip is to have non stop action of smaller reef fish. It is very common to catch 30 - 70 fish and have plenty for dinner. While it is possible to catch a big fish, we do not target them. During this trip it is very common to catch the following grey snapper (grunts), porgies, lane snapper, remoras, puffers, blue runners, Spanish mackerel, small red grouper, scamp grouper, small gag grouper and other reef fish. During certain seasons, it is also possible to catch a Shark, Goliath Grouper or king mackerel.
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Targeted Fish Species: Blacktip Shark Goliath Grouper King Mackerel Spanish Mackerel
Enjoy the fishing action and the beautiful scenery you get only during sunsets. Target a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, and many other species. Don't forget to pack your snacks and drinks. Book your sunset fishing tour today and experience an unforgettable adventure on the water. Don't miss out on this opportunity to catch some of the most impressive fish species in the area while admiring a stunning sunset view. Reserve your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Ratings & Reviews Summary
July 26, 2024
Captain Adam is wonderfully friendly and helpful. He keeps in constant communication with his passengers, letting them know what's going on throughout the voyage. He texted me before the trip & texted me 10 minutes before my start time to let me know he was ready & waiting at the dock for my friend & I. We had a great time with Captain Adam & I could not have picked a better Captain. His new boat is very fast, really clean & can cut thru choppy water like butter. I already have another trip book with Captain Adam later this month & look forward to many more trips with him. Thank you Again Captain Adam!
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July 26, 2024
I booked a charter with Captain Adam, and he showed up on time with an incredible new boat. He got us right to where the fish were—it was my brother-in-law's first offshore trip and he couldn't have been happier! Captain Adam was more than accommodating and friendly—he provided us with everything we needed, including gear, bait and patience. Captain Adam's trip gave my brother-in-law (and me!) memories that will last a lifetime! If you are looking to book a great and memorable trip than book now with Captain Adam, he will not disappoint. I will be definitely booking with him again. THANKS AGAIN Captain Adam.
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July 26, 2024
We had a wonderful trip! Adam was a great Captain; very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave us a great experience catching Goliath and Mackerel. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Captain Adam
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July 26, 2024
My family had a blast fishing with Captain Adam! Super nice boat nice equipment. Captain Adam knew the best spots and we caught a ton of fish! Highly recommend 10/10
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July 26, 2024
Captain Adam and his team were very nice and helpful.
July 26, 2024
Adam was great! Adam answered all of our questions before the charter. He knew where the fish were, and got us on them. Adam was very honest with us, but we had a very lucky day on the water. 7' shark, a goliath grouper, hogfish, multiple species of grouper, tripper fish, and many others. Such an amazing time on the water. We would highly recommend Adam!
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