Charter Operator
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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Justin W.
Captain
Dylan A.
Captain

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Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Lake Placid
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Chilly but a GREAT Trip! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Chilly but a GREAT Trip! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Bob A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide

VERIFIED   3 Hour AM Trip on July 17, 2024
Justin was great, we found fish and had a blast.ย  He knows his stuff, and weโ€™re very satisfied.
Bob A. recommends Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing
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Tom D.
Westgate, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day With Captain Justin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on August 1, 2023
Fantastic!!! Justin was very informative, knowledgeable, patient and fun!!! I wanted my grandkids to have a fun day, catch...
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Jennifer T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boys had a time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (AM) on August 11, 2023
This was a perfect outing!ย  Great catches and Justin was a perfect captain!ย  The boys had a blast!ย  Def booking with Capโ€™t...
Jennifer T. recommends Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing
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Barry B.
United States
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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Half day with Dylan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (PM) on July 31, 2023
The river was beautiful. We had a great time and caught some LM bass and a Northern. Thanks!!
Barry B. recommends Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing
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John B.
Utica, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (PM) on May 26, 2023
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