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NEW for 2023 -- Get SML Striper Fishing Tips and Info, Exclusively for and from SMSC Members Only, by Joining SMSC and Using the GroupMe App! 

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SML Striper Fishing with Swamp Monkey Lures

Company founder and SML native Lacy Burnette spoke to club members on September 10, 2021. In this highly informative talk, he provided a wealth of tips and tricks for using the versatile and effective Swamp Monkey and Triangle Head jigs with Zoom Super Fluke soft bodies.
​Each video is 10 minutes long. A written transcript and pics will be included in the October newsletter, and posted in the Members Only Resources section of this website.

​Swamp Monkey Video Part 1
https://youtu.be/zrU0eoUFfdY
 
Swamp Monkey Video Part 2
https://youtu.be/LdnPnm3VHqg
 
Swamp Monkey Video Part 3
https://youtu.be/3YBUfzVqgBs
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Other Useful Resources for SML Striper Fishing

Below you will find links to fishing resources for Smith Mountain Lake.  Just hover your cursor over each item then click the link to connect to that page.
If you know of a useful link that would be helpful to share with your fellow Club members, or if you experience a problem with any of the links below, please let us know!

Smith Mountain Striper Club - Facebook Page

How to Throw a Cast Net - Video from Fitec Cast Nets

How to Catch and Clean Stripers at SML - Featuring Captain Travis Patsell and Chris Bolt

​Bolt Fin-Atics - SML Striper Fishing with Chris Bolt


HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - December 2022, Day1
HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - December 2022, Day2
HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - December 2021, Day1
HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - December 2021, Day2
HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - Fall 2020, Day1
HIS Bounty - SML Family Fishing Video - Fall 2020, Day2

Mike Smedley - Striper Fishing YouTube Channel

Navionics ChartViewer
 for Smith Mountain Lake - Free online chart with details about lake depth, structure, and more!

​Smith Mountain Lake Level Website (AEP)

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - Fishing Section

Virginia DWR: Hunting & Fishing Licenses On-line



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  • Welcome
  • Join Us
  • SMSC & DWR
  • Marine Gas
  • Lake Temps
    • Depth Temps
  • 2025 Fish Ladder
    • 2024 Fish Ladder
    • 2023 Fish Ladder
    • 2022 Fish Ladder
    • 2021 Fish Ladder
    • 2017 Fish Ladder
    • 2016 Fish Ladder
    • 2015 Fish Ladder
  • Pro Tips, Club Newsletters, Fun Stuff
    • Newsletters
    • Pro Tips
    • Swamp Monkey Jigs with Lacy Burnette
    • Cool Links
  • Business Members
  • SMSC Leaders
  • Contact Us