Playin Hooke Striper Services
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If you're ready to have fun fishing in Rocky Branch, look no further than Playin Hooke Striper Services. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Johnny can tell you all about the local fishery.
Beaver Lake, Arkansas -
Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Crappie, and more inhabit these waters, depending on when you go.
Eastern Oklahoma Areas -
Also guiding in Eastern Oklahoma areas, depending on the season of fish species we are targeting: Saugeye, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Catfish, Spoonbill. Can ask any questions about what's biting.
For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
You'll step aboard on a 22'3'' center consoles blue wave fishing boat with space for 5 passengers . It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Playin Hooke Striper Services is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
If you're ready to have fun fishing in Rocky Branch, look no further than Playin Hooke Striper Services. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Johnny can tell you all about the local fishery.
Beaver Lake, Arkansas -
Striped Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Catfish, White Bass, Crappie, and more inhabit these waters, depending on when you go.
Eastern Oklahoma Areas -
Also guiding in Eastern Oklahoma areas, depending on the season of fish species we are targeting: Saugeye, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, White Bass, Catfish, Spoonbill. Can ask any questions about what's biting.
For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
You'll step aboard on a 22'3'' center consoles blue wave fishing boat with space for 5 passengers . It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's never a bad idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Playin Hooke Striper Services is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

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well we froze our butts off getting to the first and pretty much instantly reeled one in after that we were shut ot until moving to another spot and again instantly hot a hit while bringing that one in bang got another one and unfortunately after that we just sat and bs’ d but we had an amazing time captain Jonny was a great guid and appologied profusely about the lack of fish. the weather had just turned and the laked had turned over. but as they say bad day fishing beats a day at work anytime and we had s great time and we are looking forward to going back with him under much better conditions and hopefully catch that elusive troughy fish!!
If you're looking for more than just a fishing trip, Johnny is the guide you want. His knowledge of the lake is second to none. He knows the lake's topography, understands where striped bass are likely to be schooling, and knows exactly what bait and techniques will produce results. What sets Johnny apart is that he doesn't just take you out on the water—he teaches you why the fish are where they are and what it takes to consistently catch striped bass. He uses fresh bait, pays attention to changing conditions, and works hard to put you on fish. Johnny is more than just a captain; he's a true striped bass expert. His experience, professionalism, and passion for fishing make the trip enjoyable whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman. If you want to fish with someone who knows the lake inside and out and gives you the best opportunity to land quality striped bass, I highly recommend booking a trip with Johnny.

Cpt. John not only knows Beaver Lake and striper fishing, he explains the whys and hows of everything to his customers. We enjoyed a half day charter...released some smaller fish and still got the limit in a short time. This time of year, he told us, the bite is pretty much finished by midmorning. He was right. Your striper limit is 3 per fisher, so a half day charter was more than enough time for us. We were moving the entire time we were out...no sitting forever waiting for fish to magically appear. Cpt. John knew where to locate them, and we caught some great fish. Cpt. John was great with my 9 year old grandson. It was a terrific charter. I won't book with anyone else from now on when fishing Beaver Lake.
What an incredible morning with Playin' Hooke. John is a master at finding the biggest stripers, and he put us right on the fish. My son, his friend, and had such a great time - memories we'll be talking about for a long time. The boat was super clean, the fishing was fantastic, and John's experience really shows. If you want a striper trip where you actually catch fish and enjoy every minute, Playin' Hooke is the way to go.
Johnny was the perfect guide! He did reconnaissance on the area prior to our charter and knew exactly where to go to find the stripers the morning of our excursion. Many of the other guides struck out, but we came home with lots of big beautiful stripers and some catfish too! Highly recommended. Definitely a five star experience.🎣🎣🎣⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Captain Johnny was great. Fantastic morning fishing with wife and son. Captain Johnny was great communicating time and location ahead of time and took great care of us on the boat - all while bringing in lots of stripers! Thank you, again, Johnny!
We didn’t catch a ton of fish, but we caught some 10 to 15 lb striper. Captain Johnny and Captain Jeremiah we great guides and a great time.
Johnny could not have provided a better trip for my 84 year old father in law and me. I was concerned when Johnny moved our departure point and time, but now realize he made a great decision. We were catching stripers after only ten minutes on the water. His service and equipment were top notch. I highly recommend Johnny as a guide for anyone.

Captain Johnny was fantastic today and he put us right on top of the fish. We had our limit within a couple of hours. I highly recommend Captain Johnny if you want to catch beautiful Strippers !!!! Great for all ages.
Great trip. Captian got us on fish the whole time, knew the spots and how to catch them. highly reccomend.
