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Gregory Smith

Independent Guide
Instructional
Quality
Comfortable
Laid-back
Talkative
Beginner Oriented
USCG-licensed Captain Greg has studied and fished Earth's lakes, rivers, and oceans for most of his life. In addition to being an avid fisherman, he holds a PhD in Biology and has published numerous scientific reports on a variety of fishery topics. Moreover, as a testament to his fishing prowess, he has won numerous fishing tournaments through the years!

Captain Greg has lived and fished in Panama, Hawaii, Bahrain, Bahamas, Florida and Tennessee. Greg's specialty over the past several years here in Tennessee has been spider-rigging and trolling for white and black crappie. It's a great method for selectively putting lots of trophy fish onboard. So come and experience your personal adventure on beautiful Lake Chickamauga near Chattanooga, Tennessee!!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Independent Guide
USCG-licensed Captain Greg has studied and fished Earth's lakes, rivers, and oceans for most of his life. In addition to being an avid fisherman, he holds a PhD in Biology and has published numerous scientific reports on a variety of fishery topics. Moreover, as a testament to his fishing prowess, he has won numerous fishing tournaments through the years!

Captain Greg has lived and fished in Panama, Hawaii, Bahrain, Bahamas, Florida and Tennessee. Greg's specialty over the past several years here in Tennessee has been spider-rigging and trolling for white and black crappie. It's a great method for selectively putting lots of trophy fish onboard. So come and experience your personal adventure on beautiful Lake Chickamauga near Chattanooga, Tennessee!!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
380 pound goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled wahoo
How did you get started guiding?
My love of fishing and the desire to share my experiences with others.
What makes you different from other guides?
Practical fishing and research experience

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
380 pound goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled wahoo
How did you get started guiding?
My love of fishing and the desire to share my experiences with others.
What makes you different from other guides?
Practical fishing and research experience
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Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour

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Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

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Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
July 15th, 2024
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
January 15th, 2024
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
July 15th, 2024
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 31st, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 31st, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 31st, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Chattanooga Crappie - 5 Hour
December 30th, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
Lake Chickamauga Crappie - 7 Hour
December 31st, 2023
Harrison, Tennessee
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