Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter 

4.9
(64 reviews)
 2805 North Highway 92, Jefferson City, TN 37760, United States–

Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter 

Jefferson City, TN, United States
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24 ft
6
4.9
(64 reviews)

Fishing the rich Tennessee waters has never been as action-packed and fun than with Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter. Operating out of Jefferson City, Captain Wilber Brady has been fishing these waters for the past quarter of a century. He loves showing the abundance of the area's lovely outdoors to the visitors – his trips are always full of excitement and unforgettable! When he's not on board, your trips will be run by Capt. Bobby Crabtree.

You'll be fishing aboard a 21' Mako center console, out of the box in 2014. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury engine, it can accommodate up to 4 anglers in full comfort and comes equipped with an array of professional marine electronics and safety gear. It has the latest Lowrance GPS, sonar, fishfinder, and structure scan electronics. Downriggers, a live bait tank, wireless trolling motor, and even a multimedia system can be found on board.

Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter reels in over 1000 fish yearly in the waters of Norris, Melton Hill, Boone, Watts Bar, Fort Loudon, Cherokee, and Douglas reservoirs and French Broad, Clinch, Tennessee, and Holston rivers.

Capt. Wilber and Capt. Bobby are the most passionate about fishing for Striped Bass. They're all about the Striper action, both from the surface and bottom. So get ready for some sight casting, trolling, live baiting, and downrigging to depths over 90'.

The captains also have a lot of knowledge and success with Catfish, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, and Trout. They're big on CPR policy – catch, photograph and release!

The charter will cover all the needed gear, from top of the shelf tackle by Penn to live bait (prepared before the trip), and lures. Catch cleaning is also included. The first mate, Capt. Wilber's son, will be present on some trips to help make your trip even more comfortable. The only thing you have to do is get a valid fishing license and you're good to go on an adventure you'll remember for years to come!

Fishing the rich Tennessee waters has never been as action-packed and fun than with Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter. Operating out of Jefferson City, Captain Wilber Brady has been fishing these waters for the past quarter of a century. He loves showing the abundance of the area's lovely outdoors to the visitors – his trips are always full of excitement and unforgettable! When he's not on board, your trips will be run by Capt. Bobby Crabtree.

You'll be fishing aboard a 21' Mako center console, out of the box in 2014. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury engine, it can accommodate up to 4 anglers in full comfort and comes equipped with an array of professional marine electronics and safety gear. It has the latest Lowrance GPS, sonar, fishfinder, and structure scan electronics. Downriggers, a live bait tank, wireless trolling motor, and even a multimedia system can be found on board.

Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter reels in over 1000 fish yearly in the waters of Norris, Melton Hill, Boone, Watts Bar, Fort Loudon, Cherokee, and Douglas reservoirs and French Broad, Clinch, Tennessee, and Holston rivers.

Capt. Wilber and Capt. Bobby are the most passionate about fishing for Striped Bass. They're all about the Striper action, both from the surface and bottom. So get ready for some sight casting, trolling, live baiting, and downrigging to depths over 90'.

The captains also have a lot of knowledge and success with Catfish, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, and Trout. They're big on CPR policy – catch, photograph and release!

The charter will cover all the needed gear, from top of the shelf tackle by Penn to live bait (prepared before the trip), and lures. Catch cleaning is also included. The first mate, Capt. Wilber's son, will be present on some trips to help make your trip even more comfortable. The only thing you have to do is get a valid fishing license and you're good to go on an adventure you'll remember for years to come!

Bobby Crabtree
Captain
Bobby Crabtree
15 years of experience

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3 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Catfish
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
64 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (106)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (64)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 64 reviews
Bruce Hilton
Bruce Hilton
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great captain *fish whisper *
3 hour trip on October 21, 2026 • 2 adults

we learned a lot caught first striper put like 8 fish in the boat mised atleast 12 bites thats like 20 fish in one day if we were better (hookers). the smallest was 4 pounds biggest maybe 8 pounds we lost a really big one i am claimeig it at 30 pounds. we were fishing in less thn 15 minutes after launching. captain wasted no time. he was nice polite and verry knowledgeable. one time that we changed spots he stoped the boat he jumped up and fast as lightning grabed a bait and pole went to bact of boat droped it in warer and before it hit botton bam caught biggest of the day. biggest fist my wife ever caught.. it was a great day. we checked out new boats the day before, just looking. and i tell you this trip was less than one payment on a new boat. and all we had to do was show up and catch fish. thats a great value. we have taken many ocean trips that cost more and catght less and smaller fish. we will be back and recommend this trip to anyone. in fact i intend to invite our pastor out for another trip. i think that with god and captin * fish wisper* there's no tellin what we'll catch. you'll have to go to find out why we call him that. so stop thinking an dreaming of a great fishing trip and book one for yourself. you will thank me later. catch and release is best so they will be bigger next time you go. bruce & debbie

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Amber Pollard
Amber Pollard
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
First time I've fished with live bait
3 hour trip on October 6, 2026 • 6 adults

We went to Cherokee Reservoir the 6th of October. The captain warned us before the trip that that date was not a great time to fish. But that was the only week we could travel to TN, so we thought we'd try our luck. The captain tried his best and used the fish finder to find a good spot, and we actually caught fish. We had 6 people in our group and we caught exactly 6 fish. 1 was over 15 lbs. The captain filleted the fish for us to take and we cooked and ate them. Only beware to note - there was no bathroom facilities at the boat ramp that we launched from. That would have been nice to know since we had 2 girls in our group.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Sean Rickrode
Sean Rickrode
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
4 hour on September 11, 2026 • 3 adults

The bite was super slow since the water was so warm and it was so late in the season. I have no doubt that woth any other captain we would have given up. Captain Bobby paid close attention to other reports in the area and did his best to get us to the fish. We got on a group and apmost all the roda got pulled down at once. In the middle of all the chaos the captain was calm and made sure all the fish got in the boat!

Ryan Mcclure
Ryan Mcclure
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip
4 hour on October 27, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain is very knowledgeable, easy going, and will put you on great fishing. Great equipment, and boat. Would highly recommend and plan to come back.

Gary Stark
Gary Stark
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Limits for all 4
4 hour on July 29, 2026 • 2 adults

Hybrid limit fo 4 of us. Bite was tough but Captain Bobby worked hard to find fish and when we did it was on. Big storm blew thru and Captain Bobby kept us dry! Great Time

FAQs about Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter

Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system AM/FM/CD
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Crappie
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

Bobby Crabtree
Bobby Crabtree
Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States
14 Fishing Reports
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since August 2018
Captain Wilber is the owner and the Captain of Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter. Captain Wilber is the areas only Bass Pro Shops Prostaff for Striped Bass. He has been fishing since an early age and has 30 years fishing knowledge on East Tennessee lakes and has taken his passion into a business for the past 7 years. One of his favorite things is to introduce children to fishing and the outdoors. He works closely with Capt. Bobby Crabtree, a seasoned Striped Bass fisherman, and runs the boat along with Capt. Wilber.
Bobby Crabtree
Bobby Crabtree
14
reports
64
reviews
2018
member since
~2h
response
Captain Wilber is the owner and the Captain of Fintastic Striper Fishing Charter. Captain Wilber is the areas only Bass Pro Shops Prostaff for Striped Bass. He has been fishing since an early age and has 30 years fishing knowledge on East Tennessee lakes and has taken his passion into a business for the past 7 years. One of his favorite things is to introduce children to fishing and the outdoors. He works closely with Capt. Bobby Crabtree, a seasoned Striped Bass fisherman, and runs the boat along with Capt. Wilber.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holds a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on a scenic wooded lake, with another adult visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    White Bass
    Bruce H.
    Bruce H.
    we learned a lot caught first striper put like 8 fish in the boat mised atleast 12 bites thats like 20 fish in one day if we were better (hookers). the smallest was 4 pounds biggest maybe 8 pounds we lost a really big one i am claimeig it at 30 pounds. we were fishing in less thn 15 minutes after launching. captain wasted no time. he was nice polite and verry knowledgeable. one time that we changed spots he stoped the boat he jumped up and fast as lightning grabed a bait and pole went to bact of boat droped it in warer and before it hit botton bam caught biggest of the day. biggest fist my wife ever caught.. it was a great day. we checked out new boats the day before, just looking. and i tell you this trip was less than one payment on a new boat. and all we had to do was show up and catch fish. thats a great value. we have taken many ocean trips that cost more and catght less and smaller fish. we will be back and recommend this trip to anyone. in fact i intend to invite our pastor out for another trip. i think that with god and captin * fish wisper* there's no tellin what we'll catch. you'll have to go to find out why we call him that. so stop thinking an dreaming of a great fishing trip and book one for yourself. you will thank me later. catch and release is best so they will be bigger next time you go. bruce & debbie
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass in front of a SeaArk boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Gary S.
    Gary S.
    Hybrid limit fo 4 of us. Bite was tough but Captain Bobby worked hard to find fish and when we did it was on. Big storm blew thru and Captain Bobby kept us dry! Great Time
  • Angler displaying a large striped bass aboard a motorboat, with the catch suspended beside the outboard engine.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Striped Bass
    Raymond J.
    Raymond J.
    Caught a lot of fish ad learned a lot.
  • Two young anglers relaxing in a small boat on a serene lake during sunset, showcasing a peaceful fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Lisa P.
    Lisa P.
    The captain knows what he is doing. We caught our catch for the day within the first hour. It was excellent fishing! The captain was very helpful. He made sure everyone was learning how to fish and having a great time. He was patient with the kids. I would highly recommend.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a catch of striped bass arranged on a board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Kimberly D.
    Kimberly D.
    Captain Bobby was fantastic! He’s super knowledgeable and knows how to find the big catch! Thank you for an awesome time!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Great fishing
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a serene lake, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Terry S.
    Terry S.
    I am NOT a fisherman. It was a tough day finding the fish BUT each of my 2 kids caught 3 and I caught 2! We almost caught our limit and my second fish was over 20 lbs!!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a scenic lake surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Art R.
    Art R.
    Booked on short notice within one week of our trip but it was well worth it. We booked our half day trip with Fintastic Striper Fishing and so glad we did. Capt. Bobby did a great job of changing our original meeting spot based on the fishing report and where the fish were moving. We were in the water at 7:30am and on fish within the hour. We were celebrating our oldest daughter turning 16 as well as my wife's birthday and ended up with 18 fish in all, some of which were of good size. Our goal was to get my daughter on fish and thankfully Capt. Bobby got us on some. A big thanks to Capt. Bobby Crabtree for his kindness towards us, his knowledge, preparedness, patience and overall great experience. We'd definitely recommend Capt. Bobby and if we're back in the area and plan on doing more fishing we'll definitely look to book with Fintastic Striper Fishing.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Striped Bass
    Kevin L.
    Kevin L.
    It was a beautiful day on the water and my wife and I caught some awesome fish. This was our first time catching striper. We will definitely do it again.
  • Adult angler holding a large striped bass on a small fishing boat in a calm reservoir beneath an overcast sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    Doug  .
    Doug .
    Great time in bad weather but the captain never gave up .

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ark
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
AM/FM/CD
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No minimum age
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 PayPal

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