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
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
Harrison
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Big Fish
Big Fish
Mar 9, 2026 Harrison
Spring-like temperatures over the past several days has moved the crappie pre'spawn period ahead. Lots of big pre-spawn crappie are moving up shallow.
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Early Spring Spawn
Early Spring Spawn
Mar 6, 2026 Harrison
Record-breaking warmth has sent the crappie onto spawning beds in 5-6 feet of water. Water temperature on submerged creek flats was in the lows 60s.
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Chickamauga Crappie
Chickamauga Crappie
Jan 19, 2026 Harrison
Despite the wind, we caught some nice crappie today and kept the ten largest. All fish were taken pulling and pushing jigs and crankbaits at 12-15 foot depths. The largest crappie were just shy of 14 inches.
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Variety of Fish
Variety of Fish
Jan 13, 2026 Harrison
After a cold (26 degree) start, we had a good trip on Chickamauga today with over 30 fish landed and released. The bulk of the catch was crappie, white bass, and striped bass. Three of the largest crappie were within 1/4 inch of earning Wes TARP certifications. Most fish were taken pushing or pulling tandem cranks and jigs. Surface water temperatures were around 50 degrees.
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Banner Day
Banner Day
Jan 4, 2026 Harrison
A cold start today, but didn't seem bother the fish. Trolling crankbaits and jigs at 0.9 - 1.2 mph accounted for more than 50 fish (5 species), mostly crappie (to 14.75 inches) and white bass (to 17 inches). All fish were released, so end-of-day bfish photo. The largest crappie earned Chris a Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) certificate.
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Spring in December
Spring in December
Dec 27, 2025 Harrison
Today's high was 73 degrees and the water temperature was 55 - 57 in response to spring-like temperatures over the past couple of days. Today's catch included crappie (to 13+ inches), white bass (to 17 inches), yellow bass, largemouth bass, and drum. More than 40 fish landed, but all but the largest were released.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Emil B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on November 24, 2025
My son and I had great day fushing with Captain Greg. I was very happy with his equipment, impressed by the number of rods...
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Jerry B.
Excellent
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Fishing with Gregory

VERIFIED   5-Hour Spider- Rigging Short Course on April 23, 2025
Despite uncooperative weather, Gregory Smith delivered an exceptional crappie fishing experience. His expertise shone through...
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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable, Relatable, Will book again

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on October 11, 2025
The bite was a little off, but we still caught fish.ย  Greg has clearly researched and spent time on these waters to know the...
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fall Fishing trip

VERIFIED   4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip on November 12, 2025
Great trip, caught numerous species of fish Gregory is very knowledgeable with different rigging methods and knows the lake...
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Arch M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
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One of the best days fishing I have ever had. Mr. Smith is probably the best and most knowledgeable guides I have ever been with.amosty of success

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on November 6, 2025
today was a very successful day spent on the water with a captain that showed he knew his trade and worked,tireless ยนto see...
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