On October 16th and 17th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, over 160 Tournament Teams are scheduled to compete in the Fishers of Men National Tournament.
Like myself you are probably asking what a Fishers of Men Tournament Trail is and what it entails. As you might suspect from the name, it is indeed a fishing tournament. [...]

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If your kids enjoy going out on Smith Mountain Lake and doing a little fishing, you won’t want to miss out on this free fishing contest at the Waid Recreation Area in Franklin County. All great fisherfolk got their start somewhere, and many of them likely had a parent, grandparent, etc. who showed them the [...]

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While many of you who enjoy golfing at Smith Mountain Lake are pro’s, there are still many of us who fall in the amateur category. So I got to thinking about where we amateurs could go to get some free tips to improve our game.
It never ceases to amaze me how frequently I forget to [...]

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I was reading my Smith Mountain Laker Magazine (great site by the way www.smithmountainlaker.com)  the other day and an unfamiliar phrase caught my eye. Ever heard of Stand-up Paddleboarding or SUPing? Unless you are a connoisseur of water sports you may not have. Somehow the idea of standing up and paddleboarding don’t seem to be [...]

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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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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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