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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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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
(5 reviews)
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
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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Paul M.
Meridian, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 10, 2021
the wind was treacherous but Eric handeled it better than i have seen in the many trips i have taken. I will be booking again!
Paul M. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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Scott M.
Saint Joseph, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hot day fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 27, 2021
Despite record high temperatures, we had a great trip and caught salmon!
Scott M. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
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Travis Y.
Oregon City, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip Garibaldi

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 5, 2020
Great trip. Eric got us on the fish. Buoy 10 was closed for chinook he made sure our trip wasnโ€™t canceled. We ended up being...
Travis Y. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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Keith L.
Vancouver, WA
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 August 11, 2021
Keith L. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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Ricardo M.
Sherwood, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 12, 2021
Ricardo M. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
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