Rates
Virtually any trip that you desire can be modeled for you - whether early morning, afternoon, or evening. My boat can easily handle four passengers and myself. Contact me if you would like me to help customize your fishing trip. During the winter and early spring months, most folks select either a five or six hour trip. The rate for a five hour trip is $325 and a six hour trip is $375.
Captain Tom's New Book
Captain Tom's Book, "Fishing for Lake Lanier Striped Bass", is now available at createspace
Of Fishing Interest
Georgia Fishing License Information
2011 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations
Lake Sidney Lanier - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Testimonials
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the pictures. I have traveled safely back to South Africa.
Thanks for the fishing experience. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely call you next time I am in Atlanta for another fishing trip.
Best Regards,
Pieter Jacobs
Midrand, South Africa
July 14, 2011
To: Captain Tom
My son and I just had the best fishing day ever. Anytime a fishing guide can put you on 22 quality fish – four of which weighed fifteen pounds or more – well, that’s a great day. You are a professional and you showed us that you are a multi-dimensional guide with a number of unique methods. We thought you used good judgment and you knew exactly what to do when we got on top of the schools you put us on. Quality fish, quality results, and a quality-top shelf guide! You are a true professional!
Robert Gresham
June 25, 2011
Tom,
We had a FANTASTIC time!!! I really appreciate you helping create a meaningful memory for me and my son and I know Mike and Adam share this same appreciation. It was so exciting to see the faces of both Britt and Adam when they reeled in “THE BIG ONES”. The fish they caught were by far the biggest fish they have had the pleasure of reeling in and their excitement along with your easy-going attitude made the day a perfect one! We all felt like we were fishing with a long time friend and this is a testimony of how comfortable you make your clients feel. We look forward to our next trip.
Craig Joslin
June 19, 2011
Captain Tom,
Thanks for taking me fishing. You took me all around the Lake looking for fish and it really paid off! Thanks for going the “extra mile”; some of your fishing holes really provided a lot of excitement and, of course, nice fish. I must say your equipment is in excellent shape and some of the stuff you use is not cheap. Thanks for sharing some of your unique techniques for using the down lines. I can put them to good use. Looking forward to my next trip in September!
Joe Moore
May 25, 2011
To Captain Tom Blackburn
Tom, you had us on fish all morning. I think you had nine or ten lines out with live bait. We noticed that it kept you busy exchanging partially live baits with fresh Herring. We also noticed that this really paid off for us. We had a nice bag of eight fish with the Stripers in the 6 to 9 pound class. Throw in some nice Spots and we had plenty of action. Looking back on the day, we can proudly say that you are truly a professional and a gentleman. Thanks for a great day on the Lake.
Allen Teasley
Atlanta, GA
May 20, 2011
Captain Tom,
The guide trip you provided for us on Thursday was beyond words. Considering the size of the fish we caught, we thought we were going to catch the Lake record before the end of the trip. We learned a lot about Striper fishing and some of the unique methods and “tricks” you used so successfully. We’ve also decided to buy your book so we can learn how to apply some of the stuff you do. Thanks again. We will be back.
C. Jones
May 13, 2011
We had a great time Tom. Looking forward to doing it again very soon. Thanks.
Sherman Harris
May 8, 2011
To Captain Tom:
You gave our mother the perfect Mother’s Day Gift – an exciting and productive fishing trip. Me and my brothers want to thank you taking us fishing; maybe we should say catching! We won’t forget the 19lb and 22lb fish you got for us and our mother. We’ll be back!
Bobby
April 28, 2011
Hey Tom,
Congratulations on your book release. We had a great time and the bass were cooked with a Cajun spice rub – delicious! We’ll be booking again soon.
Cliff
Atlanta, GA
April 10, 2011
Tom,
We had a great time and will definitely be back. Thank you for providing an exciting and informative trip for all. Your true passion for fishing is evident in the way you run your boat. I look forward to reading your book.
Stuart Anderson
April 8, 2011
From: Darren W. Henderson
To: Captain Tom Blackburn
Tom, thank you for the great memories with my boys. It was a pleasure fishing with you. I have attached the photos. I look forward to fishing with you again in the future.
Darren
Tom,
Thanks for a great trip. I know fishing was slow. I really enjoyed catching a 17lb and a 14lb on live bait. It was different fishing than anything that I have done in a long time. You gave us a great chance to catch fish. You showed me some new methods that I am excited to try to apply to the fishing on the rivers. I love trying new fishing methods and experimenting with the sport. I also really appreciate the opportunity to fish with people like yourself that are more experienced than me and willing to answer question and share some of their knowledge.
I have not fished with a whole lot of guides, but you certainly were one of the best. You were very knowledgeable, professional, and you worked at it. My brother, father, and I commented on those things. We all had a great trip and will certainly call you again.
Pat Slattery
St. Louis, MO
March 15, 2011
Mr. Blackburn,
I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful day my girlfriend and I had fishing with you. You run exactly the kind of operation I like to work with.
The difference between a guide who loves to fish and is primarily concerned about providing a quality experience to his clients, as opposed to a guide that is primarily concerned with how much money he can make in a day, is quite obvious. You sir provided a superior day of fishing and it is obvious that you love to fish! I have to say that we got more than we expected, and at a price that has to be one of the best values going in freshwater fishing.
Striper fishing is tough, and that day was no exception, but you showed a persistence and attitude that earned my respect and future business. It would be nice if everyone in this business took some lessons from you.
I have attached some pics from the day. I look forward to doing this again!
God bless,
Ky.Col. Brant Ratliff
It has been my privilege to fish with Tom Blackburn on Lake Lanier on several occasions. Every trip was a memorable outing. Tom is not only knowledgeable and well prepared for the trip, but works relentlessly to find fish, and get them on board. He seeks to determine your fishing abilities, and then works to elevate those levels. When you have a fish on, I think he is often as excited as you. I find him to be honest in his expectations for successful fishing as to the effects of weather conditions and lunar cycles. You will find him to be respectful and courteous to you and your party. Time spent on Lake Lanier with Tom Blackburn will be enjoyable, exciting and memorable.
Sincerely,
Don Burchfield
Edgewood, MD
Tom Blackburn,
I have had the good fortune of knowing Tom since 1987 when he became my CPA and was for about 21 years until he decided to become a professional outdoorsman, (retired). Bless him for it. I can't think of many who deserve the life he has worked so hard to achieve.
He and I have fished together many times and I have enjoyed learning more each time we go. I have lived on Lake Lanier Georgia since 1991 and have fished this lake since 1978. I am a fairly good bass fisherman and have started seriously striper fishing over the last 4 years or so. I can truly say that I have learned more from Tom and his willingness to share knowledge during the past season than ever before.
I have been out with several guides on the lake. They have remained friends as well but, (and this is a fact), I have never caught as many striped bass as we have with Capt.Tom this past spring and summer. Being an outdoorsman myself I know the trip is not a guarantee, that's why when I go on a guided trip I look for things like:
- A professional captain with knowledge of the lake and his equipment including life jackets and safety gear for a safe outing.
- Bigger boat than I have, how about a new 24' Sea Pro Center Console with a 200hp quiet running four stroke motor. It makes a 35,000 acre lake a little smaller.
- The latest in gps fish finding electronics, large bait tank full of fresh bait, fully rigged line counter rods and reels with new line and clean tackle. When you get on his boat, be ready to fish.
- And most important a positive attitude. Tom is going to go that extra mile to have a good time, and when the fishing gets tough, he will get tough with them. I have been with him and caught fish when others have not, and that's a fact.
If you know me, you know I would not say these things if they were not my true feelings.
Thanks, Tom....... now....when are we going fishin'?
Big Stan Robertson
Robertson Commercial Interiors
Gainesville, GA
Early to bed early to rise all to go fishing with Tom Blackburn at sunrise, we meet at The Dam Store to load up on bait then before you know it you are on the lake. We move from hole to hole as Tom checks his markers from the day before. We wait to hear bait them up and before you get time to eat we have more fish then we can keep. When all is said and done Tom will say no just one more so bring lots friends to help kill the baits if not you will be getting home late. Thanks for all the Great Fishing.
Chuck Dye
President
R & D Caulking, Inc.