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
(78 reviews)
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Diverse Mix
Diverse Mix
Nov 6, 2025 Harrison
A multi-strategy approach (pushing and pulling jigs and crankbaits, tightlining minnows) resulted in a mix of crappie , spotted bass, largemouth bass, white bass, yellow bass, and bluegill today. Total fish count today was well over 40.
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October 2025 Photo Highlights
October 2025 Photo Highlights
Oct 27, 2025 Harrison
Multispecies catches dominate October trips on Lake Chickamauga
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Slow Day
Slow Day
Oct 25, 2025 Harrison
We worked hard to put 17 crappie onboard today, but only 8 were keepers. Also caught a few bass, and lost a catfish at net. All fish were caught tightlining live minnows over brushpiles in 16-24 FOW. Pushing and pulling jigs and crankbaits wasn't successful as the fish weren't roaming, but hanging tight to structure.
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Wind on the Water
Wind on the Water
Oct 11, 2025 Harrison
Gusty winds kept us off our preferred spots today, but we managed to take some bass, drum, and 9-10 inch crappie in the more sheltered areas. Water temps are falling and the fall bite is ahead.
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Wind on the Water
Wind on the Water
Oct 11, 2025 Harrison
Gusty winds kept us off our preferred spots today, but we managed to take some bass, drum, and 9-10 inch crappie in the more sheltered areas. Water temps are falling and the fall bite is ahead.
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Mixed Bag
Mixed Bag
Oct 10, 2025 Harrison
Tough fishing today. Worked hard to put 12 crappie onboard, but only 5 keepers. Additional catches included largemouth bass, white bass, yellow bass, catfish, and bluegill. Fishing will improve as the water cools.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Shane M.
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Great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on September 12, 2025
my wife and I went out on our anniversary trip, we had a wonderful time and cought a few nice fish. fishing was a little slow...
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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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Amanda W.
Excellent
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Excellent guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on July 15, 2025
Captain Greg is knowledgeable,ย  thoughtful, conscientious, and worked very hard to create a successful fishing experience...
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Anna S.
Excellent
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Best fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on July 14, 2025
He was a blast. He knew were the fish were we caught plenty of fish. We will be back for more. Highly recommend Greg.
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Buford B.
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Found fish

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Lake Chickamauga on May 28, 2025
Captain Smith can put you on crappie. We were under tuff conditions and we caught some nice fish.ย  I will do it again.
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