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Come chase and catch trout on the South’s “little sleeper” The Cumberland River. Many describe the Cumberland River as the best trout tail water East of the Mississippi. You’ll be able to catch rainbow, brook and brown trout from the comfort of a unique stealcraft drift boat.

All equipment and food is furnished. Whether you are an accomplished fisherman or need a little hand holding, Cumberland Bottom Ticklers can accommodate your needs. We emphasize having fun and fishing hard! Rates are $275 half day and $350 full day. Fish On!

Captain Gary Bachmann has over 25 years experience fishing Lake Cumberland for Stripers. He is a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer and a Kentucky licensed hunting and fishing guide for 18 years now.

Specializing in trophy striper fishing, your day is planned well in advance, and all bait (typically shad) is caught before your arrival. Your Captain prepares for your day as if he's fishing for himself with the ultimate goal in mind to land the new Lake Cumberland and State record Striper!!! Great care is taken to keep all bait alive and healthy. All rods and reels are routinely maintained using high quality fluorocarbon P-Line & Seaguar leads. Trolling is usually the preferred method by electric trolling motor, (NO down-riggers), however, certain times of the year may call for other methods. Everything is set up by your captain, then it's up to you when a rod goes down! Several medium-heavy casting rods are at hand in the case of schooling stripers hitting shad at the surface, or for bouncing artificial while down-rodding live bait. Bottom fishing proves effective early season and often produces walleye, smallmouth and catfish as well as stripers. Your captain communicates and works with other guides constantly to help aid in the quest for trophy stripers.

Captain Jamey Epperson is a professional fishing guide and offers year-round fishing charters on Lake Cumberland. Whether you are wanting to catch the next trophy Striper, Walleye or Crappie, Smite the Rocks Guide Service knows where to go on the lake and how to help you achieve your fishing dreams!

For those that want just a relaxing day on the lake with a Captain, Smite the Rocks also offers lake charters!