Next AvailableJun 27
Book with Adam Homan
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.
What's Included
This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.
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This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.
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When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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What's Included
This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.
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Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.
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This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.
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When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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Cape Horn
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
27 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Cape Horn
Model Year:
2021
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Suzuki
# of Engines:
2
Horsepower Per Engine:
200
Maximum Cruising Speed:
40
Features: Bait Tank Snorkelling Equipment Toilet Fish Finder GPS
The Cape Horn motorboat is a 27 ft vessel equipped with two 200 HP Suzuki engines, providing a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. It offers various features including a bait tank for fishing enthusiasts, snorkeling equipment for underwater exploration, a toilet for convenience, and a GPS system.
Cape Horn
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
27 ft
Vehicle Details
Grouper Bites Heating Up Offshore Anglers targeting grouper in St. Petersburg, Florida are finding solid action offshore this week. With warming water temperatures in the mid-70s, red grouper and gag grouper have become more active along ledges, rock piles, and reef structures 20 to 50 miles out from the coast. Most successful catches are coming from depths between 80 to 150 feet. Live pinfish, threadfin herring, and squid have been the top baits, with many anglers also finding luck on jigs and slow-pitch setups. Grouper are striking aggressively in the early morning and late afternoon, making these prime windows for booking charters or planning trips. Tackle Tips and Seasonal Trends Heavy-duty bottom rigs with fluorocarbon leaders are recommended to prevent breakoffs on rocky terrain. Gag grouper are showing up closer in, particularly around natural bottom and artificial reefs, and we're seeing a few fish over 20 pounds being boated. As the summer approaches, expect the bite to continue improving, especially for red grouper in deeper zones. Whether you're a seasoned bottom fisher or new to targeting grouper, St. Pete’s offshore waters are delivering dependable action right now. Booking a guided grouper fishing charter in St. Petersburg is a great way to learn the area and maximize your catch rates.
Some days are tough others are on fire!! Yesterday was all about the big ones!! Perfect weather and an awesome group of guys!! These are the days I dreamed of as a little boy in Indiana who wanted to be a captain in Florida!! Hats off to this crew!! As always best fishing Captain Adam.
This photo is from last weekend. This group is from Minnesota and has reached the King Limit!! The story is that they had gone drinking a few weeks ago and after waking up the next morning they all booked tickets to Florida! The weather was perfect and the fishing was great! Non-stop action the entire trip.
Once a year, something magical happens in Tampa Bay. Hundreds of kingfish come to migrate, and the Grouper follow close behind. For a few months, these fish fill the bay, making it a fisherman's paradise. If you're looking to snag a big one, now is the time to book a Tampa Bay fishing charter with us. You won't be disappointed!
Ratings & Reviews Summary
June 27, 2025
Playin Hooky was absolutely amazing! Captain Adam got us hooked up on some big fish within the first 10 minutes of the trip. I would recommend this guy to anyone looking to have a great time on the water catching fish. I will definitely be scheduling another trip.
June 27, 2025
Adam was awesome, and even got us a shark as a final farewell to our trip. Will definitely use him again. His boat and equipment were top quality.
June 27, 2025
Had a great experience with capt adam. Even on the off season he got us on fish…. Definitely will be calling him every time I am down in st Pete!!
June 27, 2025
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!
June 27, 2025
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.
June 27, 2025
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