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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Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(15 reviews)
Garibaldi
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Milwaukie
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(15 reviews)
Warrenton
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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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Dave S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 5, 2023
Eric and his dog Jack were just what we wanted in a charter.ย  Highly recommend
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Francisco P.
Hillsboro, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 12, 2022
Captain Eric is a true master of his craft. Also very reliable and knowledgeable. We had a blast , I have never seen let alone...
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Deon G.
Gresham, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 3, 2022
Had a fantastic day fishing! The catching was even better! Trip was excellent from beginning to end!! Eric you made this trip...
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John H. H.
Boise, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hr trip with Capt. Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 28, 2020
We had an excellent trip with Capt. Eric Baird.ย  He has a nice boat & gear.ย  We left the dock early, got the crab inโ€™ gear...
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Paul M.
Portland, OR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Played Hooky with Eric and look at this King

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 11, 2019
Our first booking with Play N Hooky Guide Service through Fishing Booker.ย  This was a birthday gift from my family.ย  Ericโ€™s...
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