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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(15 reviews)
Garibaldi
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Trips from US $250
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5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Milwaukie
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Trips from US $250
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4.7 / 5
(15 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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
+40
Angler rating
30
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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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Stacy G.
Beaverton, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We went with captain Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 3, 2019
Captain Eric was very knowledgeable about river. We used great bait patterns And fishing techniques .Pickup and delivery was...
Stacy G. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
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Marc S.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day Salmon Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 17, 2019
Had a terrific day with Eric.ย  He kept it fun, productive and comfortable in some rough weather.
Marc S. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay
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Joseph Q.
Portland, OR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 23, 2020
Joseph Q. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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John P.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Go with another captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 22, 2023
Captain Eric started off the trip by not even introducing himself or getting to know any of our names.ย  He was very gruff...
John P. does not recommend Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria
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Thomas R.
Seattle, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Review of Play N Hookey Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 17, 2018
Eric took common customer service andescalated into genuine hospitality he is extremely knowledgeable and was a wizard with...
Thomas R. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay
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