Stripemaster's Guide Service

Mike was an extremely nice guide with good equipment. We did two afternoon trips because the mornings were already booked (he’s BUSY, get in line)..we landed several fish including one 42”-#28 beast. I can’t say enough good things about Mike and the services he provides. I’ve done guided trips all over the world and he’s up there with the best.

Fun morning fishing with Mike! Located and caught stripper fish! Mike is a fun and very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely use him again!

Mike is the man. Really cool, relaxed dude. We are from Michigan and have used charter services on Lake Michigan where the captain was kind of an A-Hole. (My boat, don't touch my stuff, get out of my way kind of attitude.) Totally opposite experience with Mike. We got a few big ones in the boat, not many, but we caught more than any other boat on the water that day. We won't ever use another charter when we come back to visit. Thanks Mike!.

My wife Katherine and I had a great time Mike. The fish were great as well. Fried the spotted and some of the striped for breakfast with grits. Grilled a big slab for dinner. We tried to book him for another day soon after our trip,but he was booked up. Bottom line, great guy, fantastic guide, highly recommend to everyone.

Mike is the man. My girlfriend had never been fishing before and he put us on them big time! picked us up on our dock so we didn't even have to drive to meet him. 10/10 looking forward to going out there with him again. Thanks again for a great day Mike

I've done about 5 trips now with various friends and family. Mike knows how to find stripers all through the year. Never had a bad trip; he's too nice a guy and too good at his profession. Highly recommended, especially for younger kids who are astonished to be pulling in fish as big as they are or bigger after the fight of their lives. Does a fantastic job of managing all the lines, all the gear, all the work, including somehow keeping the boat over the fish, even while the guests are doing nothing more than grabbing rods and fighting fish, typically 2-3 at a time... You just have to show up, though as you learn more, you can help a little to avoid missing a fish here and there. But Mike puts you on the fish, does everything possible to get them on the line, and then helps your group land them as much or as little as possible. Also great with kids- Moms and Dads both will enjoy watching their little girls and boys fight a big fish and make a memory for life. Here's just one sample from our last trip- they weren't all this big, but the record is also about three times this big...

We went at the end of summer, worst time of the year for Smith Lake Strikers. My wife and I each caught a fish. Mike could find them, but they were 50 feet deep and not biting. Mike knows what he is doing, fish were not active. We had a good time, and We want to go again.

Fished with mike on oct 5th 2020. Had a great time with a very good catch. Lots of laughter and fun. Mike has a great personality and is a joy to fish with. Cant wait until our next trip.

“Mike Perry gave us so much more than the total cost of our bass fishing expedition. He sealed a definite memory for a lifetime. I have a lot of catching up to do as a father unfortunately, but Mr. Perry delivered more than we ever could have expected. It was and could be used an anecdote for any relationship - whether good or indifferent. A gentleman in the truest sense of the word, he exposed to us all the areas where big game fishing was & is available. I’m a stripe bass fisherman from here on out and plan on going back with my son as soon as possible Lord willing. Thanks again Mike. Nothing like catching almost 50 pounds of fish (bass) in four hours. Nothing!”

Rick Wambsganss

My brother in law went out with Doug this morning! We limited out in an hour! He came highly recommended and put us on the fish immediately! Doug is also very attentive and professional. We had a blast! Would highly recommend him!

I'd like to thank Mike Perry for making my grandchildren's first striper trip an outstanding experience. He put us on the fish and we limited out. I recommend him to anyone who wants an excellent day of fishing.

Mike took my husband and son fishing and they had a great time! They caught a lot of fish. Our guide was very professional and the prices were extremely fair. We will use Stripemaster's guide services again.

I have been with Mike numerous times over the years and he has always been knowledgeable, friendly, and hard working. I would definitely recommend him to any one interested in fishing on Smith Lake.

Enjoy the trip, caught are limit and he was a great laid back captain.

Mike is a fish ninja great time

Had a great trip with mike on June 5 2019, limit for 4 man average 19 #ers , in 30 minutes max,he knows the lake well , great guide and good ol country boy buddy.we are from Texas and Florida one of the top striper trips we have been on in the south,don’t go out with anyone else on Smith .... He also sales Shad for your own excursion should you want.

Excellent guide. We all had a great day of fishing. I will be back.

Awesome fishing experience

Had a good time