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John Hoover

Languages: English
Experience: 18 years

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Captain
John Hoover

Member since November 2022 Key West, United States

Background: Lifelong Floridian raised in central Florida started fishing full-time in the Lower Keys and Key West in 2007.
Techniques: Casting artificals, live bait, fly-fishing, and sight-fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain John Hoover

Key West, United States

Background: Lifelong Floridian raised in central Florida started fishing full-time in the Lower Keys and Key West in 2007.
Techniques: Casting artificals, live bait, fly-fishing, and sight-fishing.

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Purple Heron Charters

4.9 / 5

(178 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(178 reviews)

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Key West • 18 ft • 2 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

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Fishing Reports

Key West Winter Time On The Flats

Dec 15, 2022 Key West

The wind and water temps have been varying frequently lately as is the norm for Winter. We have been utilizing the conditions as well as we can and targeting what's best for what the weather allows. This morning it was a little colder and windier so casting artificial lures for barracuda made the most sense. We caught a half dozen or so smaller individuals and capped it off with 2 nicer sized fish. In the afternoon the wind laid down and the sun came out in full force. With a rising water level we were able to get up onto the flats and sight fish to multiple schools of bonefish with shrimp tipped jigs culminating in some healthy fish being released. There is always something fun to fish for here off Key West and this is a great example of picking and choosing your target based off what conditions dictate. Tight lines.

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 178 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		169
4 stars		6
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	99%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	92%

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Greg H.

Austin, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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3/4 Day trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 2023

Greg H.

Austin, TX

5.0 / 5

Apr 22, 2023

3/4 Day Trip

3/4 Day trip

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John knows the area extremely well and is a great guy to fish with. I will be fishing with him again.

Greg H. recommends Purple Heron Charters

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on May 13, 2023

Greg thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great time fishing with you and I’m excited to do so again the next time you come down to Key West.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on May 13, 2023

Greg thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great time fishing with you and I’m excited to do so again the next time you come down to Key West.

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Richard M.

Northfield, IL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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John Hoover Purple Heron

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on January 27, 2023

Richard M.

Northfield, IL

5.0 / 5

Jan 27, 2023

Half Day Morning Fishing Trip

John Hoover Purple Heron

VERIFIED

Knowledgeable and personable. Very patient with two novices. Highly recommended.

Richard M. recommends Purple Heron Charters

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on January 30, 2023

It was a real pleasure fishing with you and Elizabeth. I hope you guys had a wonderful rest of your stay and look forward to spending some quality time on the water with you next time you’re in town.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on January 30, 2023

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Jeff J.

Westford, MA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Half day capt john

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on January 18, 2023

Jeff J.

Westford, MA

5.0 / 5

Jan 18, 2023

Half Day Morning Fishing Trip

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Great morning of fishing, captain John was friendly, knowledgeable, and got me on the fish.

Jeff J. recommends Purple Heron Charters

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on January 22, 2023

Hey Jeff thank you for leaving a review. I had a great time with you as well and look forward to fishing with you again.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on January 22, 2023

Hey Jeff thank you for leaving a review. I had a great time with you as well and look forward to fishing with you again.

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Jason M.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on April 6, 2024

Jason M.

4.7 / 5

Apr 6, 2024

Full Day Trip

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Jason M. recommends Purple Heron Charters

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on April 25, 2024

Jason thank you again very much for fishing with me, I really appreciate it and look forward to hopefully fishing with you again in the future. Thanks.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on April 25, 2024

Jason thank you again very much for fishing with me, I really appreciate it and look forward to hopefully fishing with you again in the future. Thanks.

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Chris D.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 2024

Chris D.

4.7 / 5

Mar 6, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Fishing with John

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Chris D. recommends Purple Heron Charters

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2024

Chris thank you so much for the positive review. I’m glad you were able to get a taste for Permit fishing and very glad we were able to find a few shots for you. Hopefully next time they’ll be a little more polite for ya. Thanks again.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2024

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