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Bobby Crabtree

Languages: English
Experience: 8 years

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Captain
Bobby Crabtree

Member since February 2018 Rutledge, United States

Background: Fishing is my true passion, I spend most of my days on the water and follow the migration patterns of Striped Bass. I really enjoy helping kids and watching people of all ages catch their first trophy fish. I fish mainly live bait but will use any means necessary to put fish in the boat, including downriggers, planner boards, umbrella rigs, and artificials. I am a licensed Captain through the US Coast Guard. I can launch from either Bean Station TN or Jefferson City TN.
Techniques: Live Bait or down riggers, and I also like pulling planner boards with huge gizzard shad.

Hey, I'm Captain Bobby Crabtree

Rutledge, United States

Background: Fishing is my true passion, I spend most of my days on the water and follow the migration patterns of Striped Bass. I really enjoy helping kids and watching people of all ages catch their first trophy fish. I fish mainly live bait but will use any means necessary to put fish in the boat, including downriggers, planner boards, umbrella rigs, and artificials. I am a licensed Captain through the US Coast Guard. I can launch from either Bean Station TN or Jefferson City TN.
Techniques: Live Bait or down riggers, and I also like pulling planner boards with huge gizzard shad.

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

StriperXtreme Guide Service

5.0 / 5

(238 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(238 reviews)

Rutledge • 24 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $325

Fishing Reports

Line scremers

Jul 3, 2025 Rutledge

The yellow rods were bending and the reels were smoking this morning as this family brought in the racing stripes.

Family fun

Jun 25, 2025 Rutledge

Fish on fish on over and over

Monters

Jun 10, 2025 Rutledge

Drag was screaming and line was stretching today.

Hunting fish

Jun 3, 2025 Rutledge

Had to juno around today But we kept after them and got some nice ones .

Hog

May 23, 2025 Rutledge

We got a really nice 22lb striped bass today.

Hybrid bite is on

May 13, 2025 Rutledge

Been catching some nice size hybrid/wiper bass

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 238 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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4 stars		4
3 stars		2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	99%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	99%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	99%

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Melody V.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Cherokee Lake with Bob

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit. on May 29, 2025

Melody V.

5.0 / 5

May 29, 2025

3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit.

Cherokee Lake with Bob

VERIFIED

Bob did great putting us on big stripers. We had a great time.

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Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on May 30, 2025

What an aw some time with some great folks, The lady put the smack down on the fish and put on a show for the boys to watch. Captain Bobby

Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on May 30, 2025

What an aw some time with some great folks,
The lady put the smack down on the fish and put on a show for the boys to watch.
Captain Bobby

Captain replied

Steve M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Spectacular

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Evening on October 15, 2024

Steve M.

5.0 / 5

Oct 15, 2024

5 Hour Trip – Evening

Having never caught stripe bass before what a lucky pick. Captain Bob is a pleasure to fish with and has exceptional zelle for his craft. If strippers are on your list to catch, I couldn’t imagine a better guide.

Having never caught stripe bass before what a lucky pick. Captain Bob is a pleasure to fish with and has exceptional zelle...

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Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2024

Thanks Steve, what a great time we had. Those fish gave us a challenge but we was up for it. Captain Bobby

Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2024

Thanks Steve, what a great time we had.
Those fish gave us a challenge but we was up for it.
Captain Bobby

Captain replied

Wiley Y.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Living the Best Life

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit. on October 8, 2024

Wiley Y.

5.0 / 5

Oct 8, 2024

3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit.

Living the Best Life

VERIFIED

By far the best fishing ever. Caught sooooo many. The kids had an absolute blast and that’s what it’s all about. We lost count after about an hour. Thank you Captain Bobby for a wonderful and Extreme fishing experience.

By far the best fishing ever. Caught sooooo many. The kids had an absolute blast and that’s what it’s all about. We lost...

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Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on October 8, 2024

Glad to be a part of great memories It never gets old Captain Bobby

Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on October 8, 2024

Glad to be a part of great memories
It never gets old
Captain Bobby

Captain replied

Eric J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) trip on September 6, 2024

Eric J.

5.0 / 5

Sep 6, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM) trip

Great Day

VERIFIED

Took my kids out with Skipper Bobby. Got us on the fish quick and brought in lots of stripper and hybrid. We all had a blast and Bobby exceeded our expectations! Lots of knowledge about the lake and wildlife as well.

Took my kids out with Skipper Bobby. Got us on the fish quick and brought in lots of stripper and hybrid. We all had a blast...

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Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on September 6, 2024

Thanks guys. Family fun Captain Bobby

Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on September 6, 2024

Thanks guys.
Family fun
Captain Bobby

Captain replied

Brad S.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit. on July 23, 2025

Brad S.

4.7 / 5

Jul 23, 2025

3/4 Day Trip or until TN limit.

Great time

VERIFIED

Great fishing. Very knowledgeable, able to put us on the fish. Would recommend him for striper/ hybrid fishing trip.

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Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on July 24, 2025

Thanks Brad. Captain Bobby

Bobby Crabtree (The Captain)

Replied on July 24, 2025

Thanks Brad.
Captain Bobby

Captain replied

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