Where We
Fish
The Flint is
one of only 40 rivers in the US that runs over 200 miles without a dam.
Its fishery for the rare shoal bass is even more unique river. The
shoal bass looks and fights like a
smallmouth but acts like a trout. We fish the central section of the
Flint where it's rocky and shallow, the preferred habitat for the shoal
bass.
We
also have a few small streams whose names we cannot divulge that offer
great fishing for the shoalies. The Flint
and these other streams also support a healthy population of red-breasted
(longear) sunfish.
See
more on the Flint ...
We fish the
river between Atlanta and Columbus - this section is dotted with lakes,
but there are over 60 miles of river between them. The stripers like a
current, and we like fishing the rocky shallows via our jet-powered
skiff. We fish year-round - the best fishing is probably in the
winter, but we even catch them in the heat of the summer.
Callaway
is a family resort, a botanical garden, a nature preserve, a golf
resort, host to the Master's Water Ski tournament, and much more. Most
important are 14 lakes filled with bass, bream, even trout in the
winter!
Callaway info...
"Alternative" Species
Not for the traditional fly angler perhaps but this is plenty of fun. Without
a trip to the coast (or some Hooch stripers), there's nothing in these
parts that will eat a fly and bend your rod like carp and gar. Carp
are one of the toughest fish to entice with a fly, and gar are one of
the toughest fish, period. They both grow big and pull hard. If you want
to test your skills,
try...
Carp and
Gar..
We'll be
there...
2013
February 9 &10 -
The
Fly Fishing Show, Wiston-Salem, NC - TFO booth
April 6 -
Pawley's Island - with Lefty Kreh & Flip Pallot
April 27-29
-
Southeastern FFF Conclave, WCU<
Cullowhee, NC -
"The Double
Haul" casting seminar
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About Your Guide
After growing up in western SC and frequenting the
trout streams of NC and north Georgia, Kent moved to west
Georgia about 30 years ago. Finding no trout thereabouts, he began
seeking various warmwater species with the fly rod. It turned out there
were plenty willing to eat a fly...and many were at least as much fin as
trout!
 After several years of guiding part-time, Kent had a late mid-life
crisis in 2001 and became a full-time fly fishing guide. 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.
His articles have appeared in national and regional fly fishing and outdoor magazines,
and he is a member of the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association.
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.
Rates for
Guide Trips and Instruction
|
Effective Jan.
1, 2010 |
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TRIPS |
# ANGLERS |
FLINT RIVER |
BASS & BREAM |
JET BOAT (Striper, etc) |
|
Half-Day
Guided Trip |
1 or 2 |
$250
|
$250 |
$250
|
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Full-Day
Guided Trip |
1 or 2 |
$295
|
$350 |
$350
|
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Full-Day
Guided Kayak Trip |
1 or 2 |
$350
|
NA |
NA |
|
Add for 3rd
angler |
$25 -
half-day, $50 full-day |
NA |
|
1-Hr Casting
Lesson w/ guided trip |
1 or 2 |
$25
|
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INSTRUCTION & SCHOOLS |
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Casting &
Tying Lessons |
1 or 2 |
$50 per
hour, minimum 2 hours |
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Two-Day
Fishing School |
per angler |
$350, 2
angler minimum |
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Custom
Fishing School |
3 to 10 |
$150 per
angler per day |
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All equipment and supplies are included, unless
you prefer to use your own. Wear/bring appropriate clothing,
hat, and polarized sunglasses. Lunch is provided for full-day
trips and schools. |
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