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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

Last booking: 6 days ago

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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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Rating summary

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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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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Tom G.

Madison, WI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with John

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on September 24, 2023

Tom G.

Madison, WI

5.0 / 5

Sep 24, 2023

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2023

Tom thank you very much for the positive review and I appreciate your flexibility with the weather. I’m glad we were able to get out and have a great time. Look forward to fishing with you again on your next visit. Thank you .

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2023

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Michael C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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August fishing trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on August 18, 2023

Michael C.

5.0 / 5

Aug 18, 2023

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 28, 2023

Thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great time fishing with you as well and hope to do so again in the future.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 28, 2023

Thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great time fishing with you as well and hope to do so again in the future.

Captain replied

Rebecca H.

West Hollywood, CA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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August fishing trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on August 9, 2023

Rebecca H.

West Hollywood, CA

5.0 / 5

Aug 9, 2023

3/4 Day Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2023

Thank you guys so much for fishing with me, I enjoyed it and glad y’all had a fun visit to Florida.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2023

Thank you guys so much for fishing with me, I enjoyed it and glad y’all had a fun visit to Florida.

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Jacob H.

United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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August fishing trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on August 2, 2023

Jacob H.

United States

5.0 / 5

Aug 2, 2023

3/4 Day Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 17, 2023

Thank you again Jacob for fishing with me and leaving a positive review. I enjoyed fishing with y’all and hope to do so again in the future.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 17, 2023

Thank you again Jacob for fishing with me and leaving a positive review. I enjoyed fishing with y’all and hope to do so again in the future.

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Janie M.

Ruskin, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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July fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on July 25, 2023

Janie M.

Ruskin, FL

5.0 / 5

Jul 25, 2023

Half Day Morning Fishing Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 16, 2023

Janie thank you so much for the positive review. I enjoyed fishing with y’all and hope to do so again the in future.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on August 16, 2023

Janie thank you so much for the positive review. I enjoyed fishing with y’all and hope to do so again the in future.

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