Captain
Gregory Smith

Member since July 2022 Harrison, United States
Background
I am a Ph.D. Research Marine Biologist with over 40+ years of fishing, boating, and research experience. I have been successfully fishing oceans, lakes, and rivers all over the world and here in Tennessee for the past 5 years.
Techniques
One of my favorite fishing techniques involves trolling with planer boards with both live and artificial baits. I find that this method produces a better quantity, quality, and variety of species. Generally it allows me to have up to 6 simultaneous bait presentations which means more fish in the boat for you!! When the situation calls for it, I also rely upon jigging and casting strategies.

Hey, I'm Captain Gregory Smith

Harrison, United States
Background
I am a Ph.D. Research Marine Biologist with over 40+ years of fishing, boating, and research experience. I have been successfully fishing oceans, lakes, and rivers all over the world and here in Tennessee for the past 5 years.
Techniques
One of my favorite fishing techniques involves trolling with planer boards with both live and artificial baits. I find that this method produces a better quantity, quality, and variety of species. Generally it allows me to have up to 6 simultaneous bait presentations which means more fish in the boat for you!! When the situation calls for it, I also rely upon jigging and casting strategies.
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Smith Fishing Adventures LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Almost There
Almost There
Aug 11, 2025 Harrison
The three biggest crappie today were just short of the TARP qualifying length of 14 inches. Other species taken by pushing and pulling crankbaits included white and yellow bass. Additionally, three big largemouths were hooked and lost after a nice show of aerial acrobatics.
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Almost There
Almost There
Aug 11, 2025 Harrison
The three biggest crappie today were just short of the TARP qualifying length of 14 inches. Other species taken by pushing and pulling crankbaits included white and yellow bass. Additionally, three big largemouths were hooked and lost after a nice show of aerial acrobatics.
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Almost There
Almost There
Aug 11, 2025 Harrison
The three biggest crappie today were just short of the TARP qualifying length of 14 inches. Other species taken by pushing and pulling crankbaits included white and yellow bass. Additionally, three big largemouths were hooked and lost after a nice show of aerial acrobatics.
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Cooler Weather
Cooler Weather
Aug 4, 2025 Harrison
A nice cool day on Chickamauga for a change. Heavy overcast all day, but we didn't get rained on. A mixed species bag was taken power trolling crankbaits and jigs at 15-18 feet in 20-30 FOW.
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Two Personal Bests
Two Personal Bests
Jul 25, 2025 Harrison
Jeffrey got his two personal bests (12 inch black and 13 inch white ) crappie trolling crankbaits on Chickamauga today. Fishing was slow (except for white and yellow bass) with just a few smaller crappie, bass, and catfish.
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Summer Refuge
Summer Refuge
Jul 22, 2025 Harrison
We took our fish at 15-20 foot depths on this hot July day. Most were taken by trolling crankbaits at 1.5 - 1.7 mph. In addition to those caught, several big fish were lost before they could be boated.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Greg was absolutely great!
Greg was absolutely great!
Greg was absolutely great!
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David B.
Harrison, Tennessee
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Lake Chickamauga with Captain Greg

7 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on March 16, 2022
Iโ€™ve been fishing with Greg many times, but this particular time we caught the biggest Crappie Iโ€™ve ever seen. Greg always...
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Gary W.
United States
Excellent
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Been on many trips with Greg

7 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on March 5, 2022
I have been saltwater and fresh water fishing with Greg. He is so focused on the sport. With his biology degree background...
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Jim M.
Lincoln, NE
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Fishing with Gregory

VERIFIED   4 Hour Morning Crappie Trip on July 27, 2023
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Tony C.
United States
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Fishing with Gregory

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on July 7, 2023
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Michael H.
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A genuine Sacalait Sensei!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on May 19, 2023
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