Fly Fishing Guide in West Georgia: the Flint, Chattahoochee, and around the southeast

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Guided Fly Fishing & Instruction

Fish the beautiful waters in Georgia and Alabama with full-time, local, experienced and professional fly fishing guide. Tailor the trip to your preferences and experience level.  For over 30 years, we have searched out the fishing spots in our area - we'll share most of them with you! Book your trip with Kent at 706-883-7700 or by email

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

 

What? Fly Fishing West Georgia offers an almost infinite variety of species - trout, bass, shoal bass, striper, bream, carp and gar (oh yes!). See Locations & Species for more info.*

 

Where? Some of the most beautiful spots in the country - Callaway Gardens, the Flint River and north Georgia trout streams to name a few. See Locations & Species for more info.

 

How? Depending on the location. Wading trips, float trips via canoes & kayaks, float tubes on small ponds, and from a jet outboard river boat on big rivers.

 

When? Twelve months a year. The mild climate and the variety of species mean that fishing is good somewhere, regardless of the season. We fish almost every day and know where it's happening. See Reports & Forecasts for more info.

 

Don't ask why............................

 

  *All fishing is catch and release.

 

Rate Schedule for Trips, Instruction, & Schools

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About Your Guide

After several years of guiding part-time, Kent had a late mid-life crisis and became a full-time fly fishing guide in LaGrange, Georgia. He has fished the streams and lakes of Georgia for over 30 years. His fly fishing experience ranges from Montana to the Caribbean to Hawaii.

A Federation of Fly Fishers-certified instructor, he is available for casting and fly-tying instruction. A member of the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association, his articles have appeared in national and regional fly fishing and outdoor magazines.

Kent has served as vice president of the Flint River Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and was selected as the Southeastern Council Federation of Fly Fishers 2007 Man of the Year.

In 2007, he became associated with the Grand Slam Group as a manufacturers' rep for several major tackle companies. He continues to guide regularly on Georgia waters.

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2009 Scheduled Appearances

Monthly - Callaway Fly Fishing School, Pine Mt., GA 

January 24& 25 - Atlanta Fly Fishing Show, Atlanta, GA - Program on "River Stripers & Shoal Bass"

January 30 & 31 - The Fly Fishing Show, Charlotte, NC - TFO booth

January 25 - TFO Day, Unicoi Outfitters, Helen, GA

May 15 & 16 - Troutfest, Townsend, TN - fly tying demos & TFO booth

May 28-30 - Southeastern FFF Conclave, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt., GA

November 7-8 - Western Fly Fishing Expo, Asheville, NC - TFO Booth

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Instruction & Schools

Want to hone your skills? Instruction is available in casting, fly tying or fly fishing. Choose from hourly lessons, 1 and 2 day schools, customized group schools, or instructional trips combining fishing with instruction.

 

IN THE PRESS

Eastern Fly Fishing- September/October, 2009

West Marine interview - March 2007           Alabama Game & Fish, May, 2006

American Angler, Summer, 2006        Fly Tyer, Summer 2000

Encyclopedia of Alabama - Fly Fishing in Alabama article


 

Contact Kent at 706-883-7700 or by email

 

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