Come to St. Petersburg, Florida, and treat yourself to a true fishing adventure with Playin' Hooky Charters. Captain Adam Homan has been fishing his entire life and loves sharing his passion for fishing and has what it takes to make your trip productive. His experience and knowledge of Florida waterways help him put you on the fish. Your journey will take place on a beautiful 27’ Cape Horn Center console originally built in 2021. The vessel is spacious enough to accommodate all passengers while they are fishing. The fishing boat is equipped with all state-of-the-art electronics, tackle, and safety gear. With her powerful twin 200-horsepower Suzuki engines, she gets you to fishing grounds quickly—so you can spend more time on the water. Whether you spend a lot of time bottom fishing or trolling depends on the kind of trip you choose. Bottom fishing along the coast is a great way to catch inshore species like Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Lane Snapper, and Mangrove Snapper. Heading further offshore enables you to catch a greater variety of fish including Great Barracuda, Bonito, King Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, and Spanish Mackerel. The charter includes snorkeling equipment for all guests, so if you enjoy seeing underwater sights after a couple of hours of fishing, the trip is perfect. The captains will be happy to accommodate any special requests you may have. You are welcome to bring your children, as there's a life jacket for every size. The fishing tackle you’ll use is all high-quality equipment made by Penn, FinNor and the big Reels Eat My Tackle. The charter will clean and fillet your catch at the end of each fishing trip, so you can enjoy a delicious meal upon returning home. Come and spend an idyllic day with Playin' Hooky Charters exploring a marine wonderland, where you can test your strength against some of the sea's famous giants.

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Captain Adam’s lifelong fishing experience is truly awe-inspiring. . But he didn’t attain everything overnight, he worked hard, day and night, to perfect all the skills that he currently possesses. Although he grew up with a rod in his hand, he knew he needed to exert more effort and focus more to become a better angler. He runs inshore fishing and offshore fishing charters alike. Raised a Hoosier on a homesteaders’ farm, Adam and his brothers went out hunting and fishing in the lakes and rivers of their northeast Indiana home for more than just fun – it was the food for their family! Growing up, Adam’s mornings, evenings, weekends, and summers were spent on the water learning and then honing his fishing skills, which he then transferred to saltwater upon relocating to Florida. In 1999, Adam decided to move to St. Petersburg, where he got his priorities straight – imagine, he even bought a boat before buying a house! His passion for fishing led him to devote countless hours to studying; he educated himself on the patterns and habits of Gulf fish, on becoming familiar with reefs, wrecks, and the underwater terrain, and on learning saltwater fishing techniques. Since then, Captain Adam has successfully returned to the docks with a cooler full of fish even when the locals came home empty-handed. Turning his lifelong passion for fishing into a business in 2012, Adam took the intensive U.S. Coast Guard-sanctioned Nautical School course to obtain his Captain’s license. He passed all tests on the first try, then took additional classes for licensing in CPR, towing, and obtaining special permits for offshore fishing charters.&nbsp; Captain Adam Homan desires to give incredible St. Petersburg fishing charters or experience to those who think they cannot afford a private charter. He loves the joy he can bring someone – child or adult – who reels in their first saltwater fish, big or small! He always puts the extra mile to see smiles on everyone’s faces and to make people feel, whether customers or not like they are a part of a family.&nbsp; Hop and be impressed with his well-maintained 27’ Cape Horn Center console originally built in 2021. The fishing machine provides enough space to accommodate up to four passengers who wish to fish all at the same time. It is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, tackle, and safety gear. Powered by twin 200-horsepower Suzuki engines, it will quickly bring you to different fishing grounds in no time. Join him on the water and he will prove you right for choosing him as your next St. Pete fishing charter guide.

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Pinellas Bayway S, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, USA

Pinellas Bayway South

Viking Coastal Charters

Bait Fee

Mate's Fee

This trip is perfect if you're fishing for the first time or you're bringing the kids with you. It's short enough to keep them interested the whole time and they maybe even learn something new. Join fishing with cruising or snorkeling, your pleasure is the need!

Goliath Grouper 

Grey Snapper 

King Mackerel

Spanish Mackerel

4 Hours

4-Hour Near Shore Fishing Trip (AM) - St. Petersburg, FL

If you're not up for morning fishing, give this afternoon trip a go! You'll fish hard-bottom areas, and reefs for various reef species like Bonito, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, and more! During certain seasons, this is also a Shark and Goliath Grouper charter.

Atlantic Bonito 

Blacktip Shark 

4-Hour Near Shore Fishing Trip (PM) - St. Petersburg, FL

Enjoy the fishing action and the beautiful scenery you get only during sunsets. Target a variety of Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Seabass, and many other species. Don't forget to pack your snacks and drinks.

5 Hours

5-Hour Offshore Fishing Trip (PM) - St. Petersburg, FL

Come fishing in the beautiful waters off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida! Enjoy family-friendly fishing charters that welcomes anglers of all skill level. Playin' Hooky Charters is sure to hook you up with a great catch - everything is here from Grouper to Shark to Lane Snapper!

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Captain Adam Homan

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Gulf of Mexico

Tampa Bay

Mullet Key Bayou

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