Stripers on Smith Mountain Lake often hold along drop offs and points where deep Smith Mountain Lake fishing guides water meets shallower structure, and fishing charters Smith Mountain Lake knowing exactly where those spots are makes a real difference. Captain Wendell's 30-plus years fishing this lake means he has a mental map of these locations that would take a visiting angler years to build on their own. The Lowrance HDS 12 fish finder helps confirm what Wendell al
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Read more about Local Knowledge Drop Offs And Points Smith Mountain LakeBefore heading fishing charters Smith Mountain Lake out with Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters, anglers need a valid Virginia fishing license. Licenses can be purchased online at gooutdoorsvirginia.com ahead of your trip, or picked up in person at marinas and convenience stores around Smith Mountain Lake. Once licensed, everything else needed for the trip, including rods, reels, bait, gas, and oil, is provided as part of the charter price. Pullin Drag Striper Fi
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Read more about Virginia Fishing License Requirements Smith Mountain LakeBeyond the fishing itself, a charter with Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters often produces the kind of photos anglers want to keep. Big stripers, the Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, and kids holding their first catch have all made their way into the charter's public catch gallery over the years. Captain Wendell is happy to help capture a good photo of your catch before it goes back in the water or into the cooler. Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters | 2050 M
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Read more about Photography And Memories Fishing Charter Smith Mountain LakeIntroducing kids to fishing is one of the more rewarding parts of running charters on Smith Mountain Lake, and Captain Wendell has plenty of experience doing it. Younger anglers get patient instruction trophy fishing Smith Mountain Lake on casting and reeling, with Captain Wendell adjusting the pace of the trip to keep kids engaged. Even hesitant first timers often end up not wanting to leave the boat once the fish start biting, a common outcome on these family trips. Pul
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Read more about Kids Fishing Trips Smith Mountain Lake Pullin DragBooking a trip with Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters is a straightforward process, starting with a fishing charters Smith Mountain Lake call to Captain Wendell. Wendell can walk through trip lengths, group size, and current lake conditions to help you pick the right kind of trip for your group. Popular dates, especially during peak striper season, tend to fill up, so booking ahead is worth doing if you have specific dates in mind. Pullin Drag Striper Fishing
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Read more about Booking A Fishing Charter Smith Mountain LakePullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters maintains a catch gallery documenting trips going back to 2011, a visual record of Captain Wendell's work on Smith Mountain Lake. Photos across the years show everything from personal best stripers to family trips with kids holding up their first catch. That kind of documented history is uncommon among fishing guides and reflects how long Wendell has been operating on this lake. Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters | 2050 M
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Read more about Catch Gallery History Smith Mountain Lake Fishing GuideStriper fishing doesn't stop when temperatures drop, and Smith Mountain Lake continues to hold fish through the winter months. Captain Wendell adjusts his approach in colder water, often working slower presentations and different depths than in summer. Winter trips can be some of the quieter times on the lake, with fewer boats out and a different kind of scenery around the shoreline. Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters | 2050 Morewood Rd, Hardy, VA 24101 | (540) 493
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Read more about Winter Striper Fishing Smith Mountain LakeStriped bass get most of the attention, but Smith Mountain Lake also holds largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and bream, and Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters can target more than just stripers. Depending on conditions and what the group wants, Captain Wendell can plan a trip around a mix of species rather than stripers alone. This flexibility makes the Hop over to this website charter a good fit for families or groups where not everyone is set on chasing tro
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