July fishing trip

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  Michael Bernard

  

  Tennessee, US

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  July fishing trip

  4 Hr Elite Live Bait Striper on July 12, 2026 • 2 adults

  We were early and so was our guide. We arrived at first stop in a few minutes and in less than 5 minutes we're getting strikes. We had been brought to a school of strikers and hybrids by our guide. My brother and I were catching 3 - 5 lb. fish so fast that the Captain could hardly keep our hooks baited for us. He was instructive and patient in explaining the reels and how to set the fishing depth on them. He removed fish from hooks, inquired if we wanted a photo, released or saved fish, based on our preference, and then added new baits to our hooks. When we had our limit of keepers, we moved on to a new spot. We then fished for catfish. After having caught at least a dozen stripers, I took a break for a few minutes while my brother started us at catching again. After watching him pull in a skinny gar with a laugh, I joined him in a new method that our guide also took time to explain. Our Captain again baited our hooks and cast our baits for us and watched our methods as we fished, giving us helpful tips on being patient when we saw a nibble and when to set the hook and when to lock the reel for drag before setting a hook. We spent the rest of our trip in 2 or 3 areas just catching all kinds and sizes of catfish and a small largemouth bass and a hybrid, too. My brother caught the most and the largest cat, maybe a 10 or 12 pounder which he released. It was good weather till the end when we spotted rain in the distance.I foolishly asked for 5 more minutes and that was about the time it hit! LOL. What a change. We suddenly lost the desire to fish, packed equipment to travel and headed home. Arriving on the boat ramp with a cooler full of fish unable to close, soaked to the skin beneath our clothes, but smiling and laughing the whole time. It was the best fishing my brother and I have ever had together! We plan to return next summer for more! Thanks, Captain Brian!!!

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  Response from Charter operator

  July 14, 2026

  thanks for the kind words, I'll see ya next time.

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  Caleb Velazquez

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Overall Amazing Experience

  4 HR - Trolling - 11:30 AM on April 14, 2026 • 2 adults

  My wife and I went out on the boat with Brian today. He is a super friendly, funny and very knowledgeable gentleman. Immediately you can tell her is focused on the comfort and enjoyment of his trip. Willing to teach and a great teacher as well. The boat was very managed, clean and gear was super nice. We in fact did catch a lot of fish yet even if we didn’t the experience alone was super worth while. I cannot recommend this trip enough to anybody interested. This really was the best trip we have had before and walked away with some great sized hybrid bass! With confidence I can say from start to finish the trip, captain and enjoyment of the day exceeds any expectations. Thank you so much Brian. You’re awesome!

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  Response from Charter operator

  April 15, 2026

  thank you so much for the kind words.drive home safe

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  Cuong Ly

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Best Birthday Present

  4 HR - Trolling on May 2, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  Our daughter just turned 12 and she asked to go fishing. She had a blast catching around 13 fish all together one hybrid being around 6 to 7lbs. She kept thanking my wife and I for such an amazing experience. Thank you captain Brian for creating such a special memory for my family and I. It is also good to know you are also available during December and January as fishing experience could make for a great Christmas present.

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  Response from Charter operator

  May 4, 2026

  Thank you for the grest review.

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  Ian Rogers

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2025

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  Incredible morning with kind and wise Brian! Drum, Whitebass, Hybrids, 10 fish total on their shortest trip!

  3 HR - Trolling on December 9, 2025 • 4 adults

  We went out this past Tuesday Morning, it was around 26 degrees outside, the water was cold. It was my me, my grandma of 88, and my dad. We had never been to TN before, and with the cold we were definitely nervous. Brian made us feel welcome as soon as we pulled up to the doc. We spent a few minutes searching and Brian leaned a little on the community of Anglers who fish J Percy Priest. And before we knew it, we were into some amazing hybrids, were all in the 6-7 pound range. We even caught some pure white bass trolling out there. He kept us warm inside and out, and was patient as we fumbled around in the freezing temperatures. I mean, we are CA, I thought we were gonna die, but we did quite the opposite and even under the same conditions would definitely do again!

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  Zach Gartner

  Repeat angler

  

  Iowa, US

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  Member since 2025

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  New Biggest Hybrid Bass Mission

  4 HR - Trolling on October 17, 2025 • 1 adult

  Captain Jerimiah was incredible for my trip! I had one mission and it was to catch a Hybrid Striper bigger than my previous biggest (1lbs 10oz). Jerimiah took me out to a spot where we jigged for White Bass and Hybrids. At this first spot, we saw tons of fish on the live scope and, unfortunately for me, I didn’t catch anything jigging. We did not jig very long however, but it was long enough for Jerimiah to get in a White Bass and a Yellow Bass. We went to check out a few other spots with no success at any of the other spots, so it didn’t take long before we found ourselves back at our first spot. This time, we decided to troll. It did not take long at all into trolling where we got a fish and it happened to crush my previous biggest Hybrid by over 3 lbs. Less than 10 minutes later, the rod went again, and I ended up pulling in 2 Hybrids on the exact same rod at the same time! Both Hybrids were good size and each about 4-4.5 lbs. Half an hour after that, I beat my new biggest Hybrid again, setting at just over 5 lbs. Less than half an hour after that, I landed a big White Bass and the other pole had gone so Jerimiah got it, leaving us with a fun double-up selfie! Eventually, the Hybrid bite slowed and the small White Bass took over and the trip was over! I had so, so, so much fun on this guided trip! Jerimiah and I talked about fishing and his guiding, and now… I’ll be back out on the water with him soon! I’m not 100% sure yet when, but I’m definitely looking at my schedule to see about going out on another trip with him in the next month or two!

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  Response from Charter operator

  October 18, 2025

  I enjoyed it! Thank you for the review!