Playin' Hooky Too Charters
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Playin' Hooky Too Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC, United States

Enjoy a great day on the water with Playin’ Hooky Too Charters, where you’ll make memories to last a lifetime. Captain Josh Spence and his crew will make sure you have the time of your life! Starting out of Southport, North Carolina, you’ll have a chance to experience beautiful sights and the area’s productive fishery.

If you’ve never held a fishing rod in your life, you won’t have to worry about anything but having fun. Everyone is welcome aboard. The company is family-friendly, so feel free to bring your children with you!

Your trip will take place on a 26’ Sea Fox center console that holds room for 5 anglers. It runs on twin 200 HP Yamaha engines and uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio electronics for safe and efficient navigation. The boat’s fishing gear includes outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell.

You’ll have the chance to fish nearshore for King and Spanish Mackerel, using bottom bouncing. Or if offshore bluewater fishing is what you’re looking for, then you’ll be targeting Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna. The crew wants everyone to relax and be Playin’ Hooky Too! You’re free to take home your catch and enjoy lovely meals with your family and friends.

Captain Josh will cover all the fishing equipment, your fishing license, bait, and lures, as well as catch cleaning. Just bring your food, and drinks and keep in mind that your trip cost doesn’t include the mate’s tip.

Spend a day on the water with Playin’ Hooky Too Charters and have loads of fun fishing!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    You'll enjoy 3 hours of trolling nearshore waters targeting King and Spanish Mackerel. Capt. Josh and his first mate will provide a fun trip and help you land a great catch. You'll leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. and get back at 10:00 a.m. Max 5 people.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    You'll enjoy 5 hours of trolling nearshore waters targeting King and Spanish Mackerel. Capt. Josh and his first mate will provide a fun trip and help you land a great catch. You'll leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. and get back at 12:00 p.m. Max 5 people.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $800
    This trip will be the same as the 5-hour trip but the added time will let you venture further offshore. Heading out up to 10 miles off the coast, you'll target King and Spanish Mackerel, and will do some bottom fishing. The trip lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Max 5 people.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore Gulf Stream
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,500
    This will be an all-day Gulf Stream trip fishing for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna. You can do some bottom fishing as well depending on the weather and currents. The trip runs from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes all the fishing gear. Max 4 people.
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About the Captain

Josh Spence
Southport, North Carolina, United States
ID & License verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2021
Have a memorable fishing experience with Captain Josh as he takes you on the gorgeous and fish-packed waters of North Carolina!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Sea Fox (Center console) originally built in 2016. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
71%
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Karen C.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Trip with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 10, 2022
We had planned for a four hour nearshore fishing excursion with Captain Josh for my husband, our two teenaged sons, and myself....
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Paul B.
West Chester, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Playing Hooky Too.

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Nearshore on October 20, 2022
Capt Josh and first mate Jamie were knowledgable and courteous. They took good care to make sure the two young boys - ages...
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Mark M.
Southport, North Carolina
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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7hrbTrip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 16, 2022
Capt Josh and Jamie worked hard to put up in the fish but the north wind wouldn’t cooperate. After trying all inshore reefs...
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Andrew A.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 8, 2022
We had a great experience with Captain Josh and first mate Jamie. They were very friendly and knowledgeable not only about...
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Gustav S.
Oak Island, NC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 22, 2023
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FAQs about Playin' Hooky Too Charters

Playin' Hooky Too Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Nearshore (3 hours)
  • $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (5 hours)
  • $800 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Nearshore (7 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore Gulf Stream (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Playin' Hooky Too Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
Trips booked with Playin' Hooky Too Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Playin' Hooky Too Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
Playin' Hooky Too Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Playin' Hooky Too Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo