I am not a big golfer, but I know beauty when I see it and Smith Mountain Lake’s Mariner’s Landing is a gorgeous golf course.
Listed as one of the “Best Places To Play” in the 2008/2009 Golf Digest, this 18 hole championship golf course is a must for those who appreciate the sport. Mariners Landing [...]

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If you live at Smith Mountain Lake, love being on the water, and have not heard of a ‘Craigcat’, chances are you will before too long. I heard about a pair of brothers locally who were selling the coolest little compact boat ever and so I wrote to ask them about it.
The Craigcat sounds and looks extremely [...]

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Our readers in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia will appreciate this entry, especially those of you who love to go bass fishing.
Our family recieves the Field and Stream Magazine  and in the May issue there was a great interview by Colin Kearns with Doug Hannon. Some of you are no doubt familiar with this man as he is a noted Florida bass [...]

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If you are a golf fan, you won’t want to miss the 13th Annual Corporate Cup to be held at the Smith Mountain Lake Waterfront Country Club.
The event is scheduled for Monday May 18th, with lunch at 11:30am. and Tee Off at 1pm.
The 18-hole event is a modified four-person best-ball with prizes awarded in gross [...]

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It is nearly time for one of Smith Mountain Lake’s famous and fabulously fun traditions: the Blue Ridge Brawl Bass Fishing Tournament. You don’t want to miss this one.
The Super Bowl of Pro Bass Fishing, the ESPN Bassmaster Elite “Blue Ridge Brawl” will bring excitement to Smith Mountain Lake, Wednesday, April 22nd – Sunday, April 26th.  All [...]

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Winter is crisply beautiful at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. but some folks still get a little down about being cooped up indoors this time of year. If you like to fish, you can brighten up because winter can be one of the best times to scare up a few big bass. The following article by Joseph [...]

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Everyone who loves to fish at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. would probably love to find a new angle, discover a new secret, hear a great fish story, and read about another fisherman’s tips and experiences. Below you will find an interesting and informative article from the Bass Fishing Resource Guide by Tom Lester, that you are sure to enjoy [...]

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July 15th will be the second Smith Mountain Lake Striper Club “Ladies Day Out”. What is that you ask? Well we all know that fishing is not just for guys right? The SML Striper Club (that’s bass fishing for those who aren’t familiar with it) has just made it official. Once a month (first one [...]

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Ever hear your favorite fisherman at Smith Mountain Lake say they had a fishing secret? Well that secret just might be knowing when to fish. You see, when the weather heats up, the fish head for cooler climates, meaning deeper parts of the lake. About the same time it becomes too hot for you out [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is the place for all you fishing fanatics this summer, and the SML Striper Club is the group that keeps the fun happening.
They will be holding a Spring Fling Member/Guest Tournament starting with Captains meeting at 7pm on friday June 6th at the Moneta Community Center. The weigh-in will be at 7pm on the [...]

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