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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

(177 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(177 reviews)

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Key West • 18 ft • 2 persons

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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 177 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		168
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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Ian J.

Preston, United Kingdom

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 Afternoon Fishing Trip on April 19, 2023

Ian J.

Preston, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Apr 19, 2023

Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on May 2, 2023

Hey Ian thank you so much for leaving a positive review. I had a wonderful time spending the afternoon with you and your daughter. You did a wonderful job in a short period of time landing your first bonefish on Fly. Congrats again and I look forward to fishing with you if you ever make it back to Key West. Cheers.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on May 2, 2023

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Mark P.

Frederick, MD

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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March fishing trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on March 30, 2023

Mark P.

Frederick, MD

5.0 / 5

Mar 30, 2023

Full Day Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2023

Hey there Mark, thank you so much for leaving a positive review. I had a wonderful time spending the day with you and hope to do so again in the future. Thanks again.

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2023

Hey there Mark, thank you so much for leaving a positive review. I had a wonderful time spending the day with you and hope to do so again in the future. Thanks again.

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Scott R.

Key West, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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March fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on March 27, 2023

Scott R.

Key West, Florida

5.0 / 5

Mar 27, 2023

Half Day Morning Fishing Trip

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John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on March 31, 2023

Hey Scott I really appreciate you leaving a wonderful review. I had a great time fishing with you and your daughter. I’m really glad y’all got to see the diversity and action that the backcountry of Key West has to offer. Thank you again for fishing with me and I look forward to doing so again in the future,

John Hoover (The Captain)

Replied on March 31, 2023

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Kevin R.

Little River, South Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip on February 16, 2023

Kevin R.

Little River, South Carolina

5.0 / 5

Feb 16, 2023

Half Day Afternoon Fishing Trip

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Frank P.

Summerland Key, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on February 7, 2023

Frank P.

Summerland Key, Florida

5.0 / 5

Feb 7, 2023

Half Day Morning Fishing Trip

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