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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Smith Fishing Adventures LLC

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
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Harrison
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Fishing Reports

Almost There
Almost There
Jul 31, 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
Jul 31, 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
Jul 31, 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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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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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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Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Bobby S.
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Crappie trip

VERIFIED   4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip on March 24, 2025
Awesome
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Andrew D.
Excellent
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Greg Knows His Lake

VERIFIED   4-Hour Afternoon Crappie Trip on December 30, 2024
Greg has put us on quality fish every time even if conditions or time of day werenโ€™t optimal. He is very knowledgeable and...
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Jayson K.
Excellent
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Fishing with Gregory

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on November 23, 2024
Good time. Captain was very knowledgeable, very good equiptment and boat. Worked hard to catch fish,enjoyed fishing with Greg....
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Theresa D.
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Fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Chickamauga on October 7, 2024
The weather was beautiful for our fishing trip. However, we didnโ€™t catch a lot of fish. Our captain really tried to make...
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Tim F.
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Amazing Captain

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip - Lake Chickamauga on January 2, 2025
Very cold day of fishing. Caught fish and he tried a lot of spots to catch fish. Not the best weather but still fun.
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