Captain
Thomas Blackburn

Member since November 2023 Oakwood, United States
Background
I chased Striped Bass for decades on the Chesapeake Bay. I have fished in the Great Lakes, virtually every state from Delaware south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and saltwater on the Georgia and Florida coastline. I am a Army veteran. I have published a book about fishing for Striped Bass on Lake Lanier that is a must read for every angler on Lake Lanier. I have been a full time fishing guide since 2008...that's 16 years of experience!!!!!
Techniques
Using light tackle to catch large fish is by far the preferred method; this would include casting artificial lures and using live bait at both shallow and deep depths of water.

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Blackburn

Oakwood, United States
Background
I chased Striped Bass for decades on the Chesapeake Bay. I have fished in the Great Lakes, virtually every state from Delaware south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and saltwater on the Georgia and Florida coastline. I am a Army veteran. I have published a book about fishing for Striped Bass on Lake Lanier that is a must read for every angler on Lake Lanier. I have been a full time fishing guide since 2008...that's 16 years of experience!!!!!
Techniques
Using light tackle to catch large fish is by far the preferred method; this would include casting artificial lures and using live bait at both shallow and deep depths of water.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Oakwood
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Trips from US $450

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Ken C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Chartering a fishing trip on Lanier for my sons 22 birthday.

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on June 28, 2024
We arrived there at 7:15 at the dock, the boat was there and ready, and we boarded. The weather was partly cloudy, cool, and...
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Steve B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip. on May 23, 2025
Had a great time with Captain Tom!ย  We caught some striper bass and some others. Will book with him again in the future.
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Bob C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain. Real people guy and works hard to find fish.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip. on June 3, 2025
Book this Capt and have fun
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Jesse W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on October 11, 2024
Captain Tom was great!ย  It was 1 adult and 4 12-13 year old boys.ย  He was very knowledgeable and patient with the boys. We...
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Craig W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Terrific Captain and Charter

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on May 19, 2024
We had a wonderful fishing adventure on Lake Lanier with Fishing Tales LLC made possible by the knowledge and experience of...
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