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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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Justin W.
Captain
Dylan A.
Captain

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Playinโ€™ Hooky Guiding - Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
Lake Placid
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Greg R.
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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Great half day!

VERIFIED   3 Hour AM Trip 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
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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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Mike C.
Syracuse, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Capt. Justin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Open Water (PM) on July 24, 2023
Justin. Very knowledgeable about fishing, the Adirondacks and life in general. He even flexed his schedule to accommodate better...
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Douglas E.
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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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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Bob A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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.
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