Playin Hooky Fishing Charters
+55Sign up with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters and get ready for a heart-pumping time in the waters of South Padre Island, Texas. Captain Jeff Hartung will work hard to put you on the fish and show you a real Texan fishing experience! Anglers of all skill levels are more than welcome aboard, Capt. Jeff will show newcomers how it all works.
You’ll be fishing from a 30’ Pursuit boat that runs on a pair of 170 HP Yanmar engines, and has plenty of room for up to 5 anglers. This versatile vessel is a great choice for both nearshore and offshore fishing. She’s equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear, as well as a toilet below deck.
Depending on what kind of trip you’re looking for, the fish species you can go after range from Cobia and Kingfish to the likes of Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. Of course, if you’re here for the Tarpon bite, Capt. Jeff will be more than happy to oblige and have you dancing with the Silver King.
You’ll be provided with all the necessary fishing gear, including quality Pen reels, as well as Quantum and Connley rods. You just need to make sure you have a valid fishing license with you, as well as a pair of polarized sunglasses. The Playin Hooky crew will take care of the rest!
Captain
Jeff Hartung
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+9Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Houston, TX
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Fishing with Jeff
6 Hour Trip on July 13, 2020
Been on a lot of fishing trips, but this one takes the cake. Went out to catch Red Snapper came back with a great memory. After limiting early on big snapper, we went goofing off looking something else. Came across a Ling and then a Sailfish. We hooked the Sailfish and my son got to bring him. Captain Jeff made it happen. Great trip!!!
Been on a lot of fishing trips, but this one takes the cake. Went out to catch Red Snapper came back with a great memory. After limiting early on big snapper, we went goofing off looking something else. Came across a Ling and then a Sailfish. We hooked the Sailfish and my son got to bring him. Captain Jeff made it happen. Great trip!!!
Houston, TX
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Half day trip with Captain Jeff
6 Hour Trip on September 27, 2020
I had a very difficult time finding a charter online that would fish the Gulf side of South Padre Island. Jeff was an excellent catch. He specializes in deep sea fishing and is open to tayloring the trip to meet your needs. Worth every penny.
I had a very difficult time finding a charter online that would fish the Gulf side of South Padre Island. Jeff was an excellent catch. He specializes in deep sea fishing and is open to tayloring the trip to meet your needs. Worth every penny.
United States
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6 hour trip
6 Hour Trip on November 13, 2020
Captain Jeff was great! His gear was nice and he was great at finding the fish and rebating quickly when needed. We limited out on snapper quick and had some other great catches as well!
Captain Jeff was great! His gear was nice and he was great at finding the fish and rebating quickly when needed. We limited out on snapper quick and had some other great catches as well!
Houston, TX
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Half day trip with Capt Jeff
6 Hour Trip on July 5, 2020
Fantastic day on the water. Capt Jeff was able to get the whole family involved and we all pulled in multiple fish. Thank you for a great day.
Fantastic day on the water. Capt Jeff was able to get the whole family involved and we all pulled in multiple fish. Thank you for a great day.
Houston, TX
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8 hour trip
8 Hour Trip on July 14, 2020
We had a great time with Captain Jeff and will definitely be doing it again.
We had a great time with Captain Jeff and will definitely be doing it again.
FAQs about Playin Hooky Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Playin Hooky Fishing Charters?
Playin Hooky Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
What types of fishing does Playin Hooky Fishing Charters offer?
Playin Hooky Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Playin Hooky Fishing Charters offer?
Playin Hooky Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Playin Hooky Fishing Charters include:
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Tarpon
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
Captain Jeff Hartung has been fishing since he was a kid, and there's nothing he'd rather be doing for a living than getting more people invested in the world of fishing. He's been fishing offshore for more than a decade now, and always aims to ensure everybody on the boat is having a good time angling!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 5 and older.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in South Padre Island right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)
Wahoo