Your Day on the Lake

Are you ready for a truly enjoyable day on the water? If so, you have come to the right place! Your Nashville Fishing Guide, Mike Davis offers guided bass fishing trips primarily on Old Hickory Lake. As a seasoned angler in many different fishing techniques, I will be moe than happy to demonstrate and provide instruction and tips while on the water. We can go over map study as well.

Experience allows me to be knowledgeable about easy to learn techniques and where to find fish on the lake and river channels in order to provide you with the opportunity for a great catch.

As a Professional Angler, I STRONGLY promote safety and the conservation of one of the most awesome resources God has given us. The things we do today effect tomorrow. I highly encourage the practice of CPR (Catch, Photo, and Release) and prefer my guests to get replica mounts of their trophy bass. Digital photos will be taken and sent to you upon request.

A Trip Designed for You:

This is your day on the water, so we'll fish wherever or however you would like. I will custom tailor the day to fit your needs, from the waters we fish to the techniques we use. That is right! I do not hold out on my "Honey Holes". You will be fishing in the areas that I fish in tournaments. So, if you're a beginner looking for some tips or a touring pro who just wants to get out on the water and find some hot spots for your upcoming tournament, together I'll do everything possible to make your day on the water an enjoyable one.

Trip Information:

Safety:

This is my number one concern and I am a firm believer in taking every precaution to see that your day or night on the water is a enjoyable by most importantly, a SAFE one.

• My boat, motor and electronics are tested before each trip to ensure safe operation.
• All passengers are required to wear approved flotation devices during boat operation.
• Children under the age of 18 must wear approved floatation devices at all times.
• All passengers must remain seated while the motor is running and while the boat is on plane.

Equipment - Boat and Motor:

Mike's boat, sponsored by Freedom Outdoors is a 2009 Stratos 200 XL with a 225 HP Evinrude ETEC outboard. Yes! You get to fish out of the same boat I use on the tournament trail.

Electronics:
Lowrance Color GPS/Depth Finders, 101lb. Motor Guide trolling motor, 44 gallon live well and 3 Decka and one marine Interstate batteries.

Fishing Gear:
Suggested fishing tackle will be recommended to you, rod, reel, bait and line. If you choose to use your own tackle, please follow my recommendations to ensure the best possible fishing experience.

Reels – Both spinning and bait cast models are available for your use at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Rods – Spinning and bait cast rods from 6 foot to 7 1/2 foot are available for your use at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Bait - All bait used on the guided trip, artificial or live, will be provided to you at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Personal Flotation Devices:
Life Jackets - Life jackets will be provided, however you may use any coast guard approved Personal Flotation Device.

Hours and Instructions:
Daytime:
Morning Hours: Safe light to Noon.
Afternoon Hours: 2:00 pm. to 7:00 pm.
Full Day Hours: Safe light to 3:00 pm.

Night:
Night Hours: 7:00 pm. to midnight.

Extending Trips:
Once you schedule a trip, and then decide that you would like to add more time on the water, please let us know as soon as possible. We would love to extend your time on the water, but due to scheduling of other customers, we need to know well in advance.

Weather Related:
In the event of  severe weather or unsafe weather or water conditions, I will terminate the trip, return to the launch ramp and discuss rescheduling options.

Snacks and Drinks:
I will provide snacks and water. If you have any special needs, please let me know in advance and I will try to accommodate you.

Doing Your Part:

I meet all clients 30 minutes prior to launch to give you time to get your gear stowed and take care of any last-minute needs. Bring your fishing license, fishing gear, sunscreen, rain suit, drinks, snacks, camera and a positive fishing attitude.

Note:
For your safety, consumption of alcoholic beverages is NOT ALLOWED at any time during the trip.

Photos and Videos:
Digital photos and possibly video of your catch will be taken and sent to you as well. I will post these also on our website to show off your time on the water immediately after your catch!

Booking Your Trip:

Check my interactive calendar for availability larger calendar. All day events show no time but state busy. Time slotted events indicate there may be additional slots available during that day. If date is open, call or email to lock in the date and time. Dates and times are first come first serve.

A non refundable deposit of $100 is required for booking all trips to lock in the calendar date and time with the balance due at the beginning of the day or pay in full.

Other Items Included During Our Guided Trips:
• Fuel
• Life Jackets
• Rods and Reels
• Artificial Bait
• Snacks and Drinks

Items Not Included:
• Fishing License
• Live Bait (If Desired)
• Guide Gratuity

Location and Maps:
• Launch from Flipper's Boat Ramp - In Gallatin
• 200 Odoms Bend Rd, Gallatin 37066
• Google Map

• Launch from Shutes Branch Ramp
• Shutes Branch Access Area, Old Hickory, TN
• Google Map

IMPORTANT:  Trips may be cancelled with short notice should bad weather pose a threat to the area or at the discresion of the guide due to uncontrollable and unsafe circumstances.  All potential customers should check with your Guide at least two days prior to your trip. A 48 hour cancellation policy is subject to all trips.

All fishing parties must sign and agree to the rules and regulations of Mike Davis Outdoors prior to leaving the boat ramp. Your guide will have this form on hand at the ramp.

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