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Booked a summer morning trip to beat the heat and it was the right call, fish were active and the weather was perfect

Smith Mountain Lake reaches depths of up to 250 feet near the dam, and understanding that depth is a big part of consistently finding stripers

Swim in crystal-clear Ionian bays, explore Venetian castles in Corfu, and stroll pastel alleys scented with jasmine and sea breeze.

Summer is often considered one of the most productive times to target stripers on Smith Mountain Lake, as fish key in on baitfish schools in open water

Explore Rhodes’ medieval Old Town, cobblestones echoing crusader background, then relax on turquoise bays and pine-scented hills.

Explore Crete’s Samaria Gorge, ancient Minoan palaces at Knossos, and rustic mountain tavernas serving slow-cooked lamb and wild greens.

Striped 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