Smith Mountain Lake Striper Fishing Guide and Charter

2012 Rates (Includes Live Bait, Tackle, and Boating Necessities)

For a Half Day (4-5 hours)

2 people - $300
3 people - $325
4 people - $350
5 people - $375
6 people - $400

**Due to rising fuel costs, these rates may have to be adjusted.

Full Day (9 hours)

2 people - $475
3 people - $500
4 people - $525
5 people - $550
6 people - $575

**Due to rising fuel costs, these rates may have to be adjusted.

New Policy - Due to a surprising number of 'no-shows' I will require a deposit through a credit card to reserve a date. This will be a deposit of $100 for a 1/2 day and a deposit of $200 for a full day. Refundable cancellations will have to be 5 days before the trip and no-shows will be charged for full amount of charter. Sorry about having to do this, but lately I've had alot of people arrange a trip, not send a deposit and then not show up without calling. When this happens, I'm out of a trip that I could have been arranged with another paying party.
Again, sorry, but if I don't get a deposit, I will arrange a trip with another party.

TO SCHEDULE A TRIP:
First: Email or call me to discuss the desired fishing date. 540-797-2528

Second: Use the following secure buttons to use your credit card to make your deposit and secure your fishing date. Enter your desired fishing date in the field above the button. Once you click "Buy Now" and are taken to the next page, simply click "Pay with your debit or credit card" in order to use your credit card. That's it!

1/2 Day Trip Deposits ($100):

Full Day Trip Deposits ($200):

If you would like to mail your deposit instead, please send the deposit check to:
The Shad Taxi
336 Indian Run Trail
Hardy, VA 24101

Things to bring:

1. IMPORTANT!!! If you are bringing kids fishing with us, by law you will need to bring size-appropriate life jackets for each child under the age of 13. I am required to have TYPE I Coast Guard life jackets that are not comfortable, not very stylish, and are only in Adult size. I would strongly recommend bringing comfortable, Coast Guard approved life jackets for each kid.

2. Fishing License. Freshwater Charter Captains cannot have a 'Boat License' that covers all of the customers. You can buy your fishing licenses on-line at the VA DGIF web site. You will need a credit card and driver's license number. The web site is:
http://secure01.virginiainteractive.org/horf/

You will need a temporary or full-year FRESHWATER license. You do not need a trout license.

After you purchase your license, be sure to print it out and bring it with you.

Optional things to bring:

1. Rain Gear and warm clothes

2. Favorite Casting Rod/Jiggin' Rod (depending on the time of the year) If you'd like to cast during our trip feel free to bring a casting rod of your own. It needs to be basically a heavy-duty bass rod and reel that has 15lb test line.

Capt. Todd | todd@theshadtaxi.com | 540.797.2528