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Eric Lenard
Eric Lenard
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
5.0
Verified

Great guide and a terrific experience

Full Day Marquesas Keys Trip1 adult

John got me into fish immediately and took me to a series of beautiful spots off the beaten track. Hooked up all day on tarpon, snapper, jacks a couole of sharks and even a couple of untargeted bonefish. barely saw a soul all day on a Saturday in peak season. great boat, equipment and a terrific guide with encyclpedic knowledge of the waters around Key West. Do a multi- day if you can!!!

Reported Catch
Bonefish
Bonefish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain

Eric thank you again so much for fishing with me. Had a wonderful time with you and hope to do so again in the future. Thank you.

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215 reviews
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What anglers say

  • 99%
    Great experience
  • 79%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
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    Good boat
  • 98%
    Recommended
  • 92%
    Caught fish

All reviews (215)

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  • Jonathan Yowell
    Jonathan Yowell
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    On the Fish. best Grand Slam Oppertunity

    3/4 Day Trip • 1 adult

    When asked if a Grand Slam was an oppertunity on a 3/4 day, I expected 100 questions about me, what I got was a yes and what we did is hook up a good tarpon, land a huge bonefish and ended the day following 3 permit wakes, all in near 90 deg water, all in near record heat. The flat, near windless oppertunity that I was given opened up a rare magical target window leaving this surf fisherman to understand I need to be far more practiced at my short game. Next year, I only will be considering ONE flats guide John Hoover!

    Reported Catch
    Bonefish
    Tarpon
  • Garth Yach
    Garth Yach
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing

    Full Day Marquesas Keys Trip • 1 adult

    John made the experience truly one to remember, was extremely knowledgeable, experienced and patient with a very novice salt water fisherman. He was able to get us on the fish and knew exactly where to find them. He tried so hard for me to achieve the slam but I clearly need to work on my skills as he gave me so many opportunities but I just couldn't land them in the boat for true success. An amazing adventure with a very well rounded experienced captain.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Tarpon
    Bonefish
  • Regan Phillips
    Regan Phillips
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    John was great! He's so knowledgeable and very patient, kept us moving and never bored. We caught a lot!

    Afternoon Half Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    John was great! He's so knowledgeable and very patient, kept us moving around and we never got bored. We caught a lot of different species in a short amount of time & he explained each one in detail, he obviously knows the flats are very well. We even had a shark on the line at one time. It was beautiful, calm & very peaceful, the perfect place for someone who gets seasick but still wants to fish in the ocean.

    Reported Catch
    Grunt
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Regan thank you so much for the positive review and for fishing with me. That was a super fun morning and im grateful yall chose to spend it with me. Thank you again and hope to fish again when you come back to Key West.

  • Keith Mccray
    Keith Mccray
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Key West Trip

    Half Day Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    my wife and i ended catching multiple species and our target fish over the course of the trip and were even able to bring fish back to have cooked st a local restaurant. Captain John was extremely knowledgeable of his home waters and put us on fish quickly. All we had to do was “romance” them. It was my wife’s first time on a solo charter like this and she had a great time. I highly recommend Captain John.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grunt
  • Hunter Rivera
    Hunter Rivera
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    First things first, Saltwater flyfishing is the most humbling thing youll do, John puts you on the fish its whether you can make the shot happen. Got a chance at Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit. I couldnt have asked for a better guide.

    Reported Catch
    Tarpon