Charter Operator
Play N Hooky Guide Service

Member since August 2018 Garibaldi, United States
Background
Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.

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Garibaldi, United States
Background
Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.
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Fishing Reports
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Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay

Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Garibaldi
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria

Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
Great Early Season Trip
Exceeded expectations
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Klaas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 3, 2024
Captain provided clear and ample information to ensure this became the trip of our lifetime. We never fished for salmon before...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Early Season Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 11, 2025
Captain Eric was excellent and took great care of us. Caught a great Chinook at the very beginning of the spring season. His...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day all around

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 18, 2024
Captain Eric and deck hand Ryan were awesome!! We caught our fish and had a great time! We also got some 🦀.  Captain Eric...
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Julie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 22, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Eric.  It was a fun and relaxing day on the water and we both caught fish!  Thank...
Julie M. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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Klaas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 5, 2024
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