Captain
Ronnie Faircloth

Member since April 2023 Columbia, United States
Background
Captain Ronnie has been fishing on Lake Murray for 25 years. He has fished from Texas to Virginia, and everywhere in between. He specializes in catching Striped Bass and has experienced great success in fishing tournaments. He truly enjoys watching his guests catch their personal best and will go above and beyond to provide the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Hey, I'm Captain Ronnie Faircloth

Columbia, United States
Background
Captain Ronnie has been fishing on Lake Murray for 25 years. He has fished from Texas to Virginia, and everywhere in between. He specializes in catching Striped Bass and has experienced great success in fishing tournaments. He truly enjoys watching his guests catch their personal best and will go above and beyond to provide the fishing trip of a lifetime.
23
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Playin Hooky Fishing Guide

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(23 reviews)
Columbia
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Harry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Stripers/Catfish on March 7, 2025
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Charles S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ronnie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 3+ People on September 26, 2025
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James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Stripers/Catfish on May 20, 2023
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Ralph C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ronnie is the BEST!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 3+ People on October 8, 2024
We really enjoyed the trip with Playin Hooky! Everyone had a wonderful time! My Grandson said it was the best fishing adventure...
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Don O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ronnie is an expert fishing guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Stripers/Catfish on July 23, 2024
He knows lake Murray and how to locate fish. He has great equipment and knows how to use it to make a great fishing experience.
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