Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
Playin Hooky Fishing Guide
If fishing in Columbia is on your bucket list, look no further than Playin Hooky Fishing Guide. Your guide for the day is Captain Ronnie, so you'll benefit from years of professional experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Striped Bass and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any Striped Bass within the legal limit of 5 per person is yours to keep. The captain offers catch cleaning and filleting for an additional cost.
Your boat for the day is a 24' Angler Qwest pontoon boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide are child-friendly, so get 'em offline and onto the water! It's always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Now and then, the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide!
If fishing in Columbia is on your bucket list, look no further than Playin Hooky Fishing Guide. Your guide for the day is Captain Ronnie, so you'll benefit from years of professional experience.
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Striped Bass and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any Striped Bass within the legal limit of 5 per person is yours to keep. The captain offers catch cleaning and filleting for an additional cost.
Your boat for the day is a 24' Angler Qwest pontoon boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide are child-friendly, so get 'em offline and onto the water! It's always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Now and then, the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Playin Hooky Fishing Guide!
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Shunte Dugar5.0VerifiedBook This Now!❤️❤️❤️
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on June 12, 2026 • 2 adultsI booked this trip as a Father’s Day gift for my husband because he loves fishing, and it turned out to be an amazing experience! Booking was quick and easy. The same day I made the reservation, Capt. Ronnie called me personally. He was friendly, personable, and made me feel confident that we were in good hands. On the morning of the trip, my husband and I got a little lost, but when I called, Capt. Ronnie patiently guided us to the pickup location. Throughout the trip, Capt. Ronnie was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and informative. We caught our fair share of fish, and whenever the bite slowed down, he quickly moved us to another spot to keep the action going. One of the highlights was watching Capt. Ronnie clean and fillet all of our fish while teaching us how to do it ourselves. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. I highly, highly recommend Capt. Ronnie and Playing Hooky Charters. He definitely did not disappoint! We look forward to booking another trip in the future. Thank you, Capt. Ronnie, for helping make this Father’s Day such a memorable and special one for my husband! ❤️❤️❤️
Mark Ritchie5.0VerifiedWhat a trip!!
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on March 28, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Ronnie, Thank you for making our adventure so memorable. The wind didn't cooperate but we still had a great time. Captain Ronnie is so knowledgeable and accommodating we're looking forward to another trip in the near future!!
Mike Wilkins5.0VerifiedWe Caught Big Fish
Half Day Trip – 3+ People on April 16, 2025 • 3 adultsThe trip with Captain Ronnie was excellent. He picked us up exactly on time, we only boated a short distance, and we started catching stripers. Captain Ronnie took care of everything--rods, reels and bait--and provided great stories between getting the fish onto the boat. I really liked his boat, too. It is a tri-pontoon boat with lots of room so that you can move around, and it has comfortable seating. Since it was cool this morning, he even had transparent curtains that kept the wind off of us. All in all, a very pleasurable morning fishing.
Tom Mcshane5.0VerifiedCaptain Ronnie is the best!
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on April 14, 2025 • 2 adultsMy son and I had an awesome day with Captain Ronnie. Caught the limit! He knows the best spots and has the right equipment. Great conversation with the captain. He even drove us back to our hotel!! Highly recommend.
Bobby Mathewes5.0VerifiedGreat experience
Half Day Trip – 3+ People on February 15, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain Ronnie was great, boat was great on a chilly February morning with a heater and protective flaps. My boys caught several fish and Captain Ronnie was giving them tips on fishing techniques.
Justin Irwin5.0VerifiedAmazing Trip
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on October 11, 2025 • 2 adultsThis was the best fishing trip my father and I have ever experienced. Mr. Ronnie put us on several fish and my Dad caught his first Stripper Bass. Thank yoh for such an incredible memory..
Tony GregoryRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGood Time
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on June 5, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childThe Skipper very knowledgeable, turned a bad weather day for fishing into a great time on the water catching fish
Don Oliver5.0VerifiedCaptain Ronnie is an expert fishing guide
Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish on July 23, 2024 • 2 adultsHe knows lake Murray and how to locate fish. He has great equipment and knows how to use it to make a great fishing experience.
Mike SauerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedKnowledgeable
Half Day Trip – 3+ People on July 6, 2024 • 2 adultsCaptain was great and caught out quota fast. Beautiful high tech boat! Ty
Reginald NashRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat captain
Half Day Trip – 3+ People on April 13, 2024 • 4 adultsLove everything about this trip One of my best experiences
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I booked this trip as a Father’s Day gift for my husband because he loves fishing, and it turned out to be an amazing experience! Booking was quick and easy. The same day I made the reservation, Capt. Ronnie called me personally. He was friendly, personable, and made me feel confident that we were in good hands. On the morning of the trip, my husband and I got a little lost, but when I called, Capt. Ronnie patiently guided us to the pickup location. Throughout the trip, Capt. Ronnie was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and informative. We caught our fair share of fish, and whenever the bite slowed down, he quickly moved us to another spot to keep the action going. One of the highlights was watching Capt. Ronnie clean and fillet all of our fish while teaching us how to do it ourselves. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. I highly, highly recommend Capt. Ronnie and Playing Hooky Charters. He definitely did not disappoint! We look forward to booking another trip in the future. Thank you, Capt. Ronnie, for helping make this Father’s Day such a memorable and special one for my husband! ❤️❤️❤️
The Captain was great, knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. Fished for striped bass, fishing was slow, managed a few fish even though the conditions weren’t ideal Captain Ronnie worked hard to find the fish, the water temperature was too high and the fish weren’t biting. Sometimes that happens. Would fish again with him in a heartbeat! Highly recommend Captain Ronnie and Playin Hooky charters.
Didn’t catch lots, but Capt. Ronnie kept us informed and enlightened about Lake Murray and striper fishing in general. Super pleasant and clearly knowledgable. We will look forward to fishing with him again!
We had a great time. The captain was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The fish were simply no biting.
Captain Ronnie, Thank you for making our adventure so memorable. The wind didn't cooperate but we still had a great time. Captain Ronnie is so knowledgeable and accommodating we're looking forward to another trip in the near future!!
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- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Stripers/Catfish (5 hours)
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- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Bass (Striped)
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