About Your Trip

Lake

River

This very personalized trip (2 person limit) will introduce you to the technique of spider-rig fishing for crappie which is especially effective during their pre-spawn and post-spawn migrations. Basically, you will be manning 6-8 poles with double jigs from the bow as the boat is slowly moved forward. This is a particularly efficient way to target suspended crappie along creek channel flats studded with brush and stumps.
This shorter trip gets you back to the ... Read More

About Your Guide

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 ... Read More

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

Start Location

Harrison Bay State Park, 7855 Bay Marina Circle, Harrison, TN, USA | Bodies of water fished: Chickamauga Lake

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Tracker
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 17
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu
Total Horsepower: 30
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewell, dual fishfinders. MegaLive, spider rig rod holders, trolling motor with spot-lock.

Amenities and Information

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Crappie

Techniques

Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: All bait and tackle is supplied. All you need to do is purchase a TN fishing license valid for the day of your trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
2 People	$192.50
1 Person	$192.50

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!