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Playin Hooky

Member since October 2022 Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for over 30 years exploring all of its vast wilderness. Former USA Luge athlete now finding a career in sharing my passion for the Adirondacks and its beauty. Very patient with all ages and happy to teach everyone how to enjoy the sport. Highly motivated to teach proper handling techniques, sustainability of waterbodies and teaching everyone how to preserve our habitat for many generations to enjoy.
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, Topwater, Light Tackle

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Lake Placid, United States
Background
I have lived in the Adirondacks for over 30 years exploring all of its vast wilderness. Former USA Luge athlete now finding a career in sharing my passion for the Adirondacks and its beauty. Very patient with all ages and happy to teach everyone how to enjoy the sport. Highly motivated to teach proper handling techniques, sustainability of waterbodies and teaching everyone how to preserve our habitat for many generations to enjoy.
Techniques
Fly fishing, Dropshot, Sight Fishing, Jigging, Topwater, Light Tackle
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Justin W.
Captain
Dylan A.
Captain

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Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Lake Placid
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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PB Northern Pike
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Great family day
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Tom D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 31, 2024
Capt. Justin was awesome! Second year weโ€™ve gone with Playing Hooky. He is a local and been here us whole life. Knows when...
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Benjamin S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family day

VERIFIED   Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on August 24, 2024
Justin was fantastic. Zooming through the the narrow channels in the flat boat to the good fishing spots was great. The kids...
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Greg R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day!

VERIFIED   Saranac Lake - Bass/Pike 3hr on July 16, 2024
I asked for something a little different in the Placid/Saranac Lake area, Justin did not disappoint.ย  Hit some very nice,...
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 13, 2024
Hands down my favorite fishing charter Iโ€™ve been on! Beautiful lake, Justin is the best and we literally stopped...
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Douglas E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on July 27, 2024
Great weather Incredible back country water Justin clearly knew the area and where to catch fish We will...
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