Fish The Finest – Captain Hartman is one of the premier captains running striper fishing charters on Smith Mountain Lake. Captain Hartman is a full-time fishing guide, specializing in only striper fishing charters. Striped bass “AKA Striper” are the apex predator in Smith Mountain Lake. Striper grow to impressive sizes, and put up great fights. Striped bass offer a super fun and exciting fishing experience for all ages! Striped bass also make great table fare, with a fish cleaning service provided in your charter’s rate. Capt. Hartman uses various techniques to target striper throughout the seasons, as well as top of the line equipment to optimize your fishing experience. You’re sure to have a blast! Contact us at (540) 204-7146 to check availability and schedule your charter, or try our online booking option. Hartman Guide Services is a Full Service Striper Fishing Charter that’s Booking season runs mid April- November
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From newcomers to fishing fanatics, Captain Hartman creates a memorable fishing experience for all participants regardless of skill level.
Fishing charters are priced by the number of total guests in your group, not per-person. Please refer to our Rates page for current pricing. The rate also includes all of your gear, gas, bait, tackle, rods/reels, and fish cleaning should you choose to keep your catch!
For in-depth details on your fishing excursion, please check out our What to Expect page.
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A name has been chosen… and I’m having too much fun with the logo making! contact me to purchase, will be available to purchase online soon… www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing #livescope
To those waiting on boxes I’ve been messaging with – they will ship in the next few days/be ready for pickup! ALSO: this Friday, March 13th one of my Livescope boxes will be the door prize at the Smith Mountain Striper Clubs annual DWR meeting @ 7 o’clock, all you have to do is show up, and you’re entered to win! If you’re interested in one, please message me! Also, availability for fishing charters on SML is starting Late April, most of May/June has already been booked – but there are a few days left, I’d lock in your summer dates now if you’re thinking about it, especially weekends! Book online @ www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com or call/text (540) 204-7146 – looking forward to seeing everyone this season! #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing #livescope
Now on backorder, ordering more motors and I should be able to get them out quicker, run time is about 1-2 weeks on back order, let me know if you want one! Comes with 2 remotes pre programmed and ready to go! 😎 Shipping is running around ~ $30
Full walkthrough of the wireless Livescope box, if you’d like one I’d be happy to make you one – $385 plus shipping or free if you want to pick it up! Message me if interested. It’s been a super fun project, thanks for checking it out! Now ready to get back on the water! 😎www.hartmanstriperfishingsml.com #livescope #hartmanguideservices #smithmountainlake #striper #fishing