Captain
Thomas Blackburn

Member since November 2023 Gainesville, United States
Background
I make fishing Fun on Lake Lanier. I have only one rule: Let's have as much fun as possible. I have decades of experience Striped Bass fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell and the rivers comprising the TVA. My passion for Striper fishing led me to write and publish a book about fishing Lake Lanier. On a personal note, I am a Army veteran. I have a degree in Business. I look forward to fishing with you!
Techniques
Live bait fishing is suspenseful! Especially when using light rods and reels. In addition, I will always have a casting rod fitted with an artificial lure that can be casted to Stripers feeding on top water. How about sending your live bait to a depth of 60 feet using a two ounce sinker only to have a nineteen pound Striper streak from the bottom to ingest the bait!! Fish on!!! Your rod is doubled over!!! Now that's a challenge!!!! And, of course, there is the eight inch heavy jigging spoon that fishermen of all ages want to use. Each and every method can be used successfully! Come fishing with me so you can experience the various methods

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Blackburn

Gainesville, United States
Background
I make fishing Fun on Lake Lanier. I have only one rule: Let's have as much fun as possible. I have decades of experience Striped Bass fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell and the rivers comprising the TVA. My passion for Striper fishing led me to write and publish a book about fishing Lake Lanier. On a personal note, I am a Army veteran. I have a degree in Business. I look forward to fishing with you!
Techniques
Live bait fishing is suspenseful! Especially when using light rods and reels. In addition, I will always have a casting rod fitted with an artificial lure that can be casted to Stripers feeding on top water. How about sending your live bait to a depth of 60 feet using a two ounce sinker only to have a nineteen pound Striper streak from the bottom to ingest the bait!! Fish on!!! Your rod is doubled over!!! Now that's a challenge!!!! And, of course, there is the eight inch heavy jigging spoon that fishermen of all ages want to use. Each and every method can be used successfully! Come fishing with me so you can experience the various methods
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
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Gainesville
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 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
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 30, 2026
My son (13) and I were on a business trip together and decided to take some time off an booked quickly. Tom was amazing....
John S. recommends Striper Tales LLC โ€“ Tom Blackburn
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Neely F.
Excellent
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Great day out!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 21, 2026
We had such a great day out with Captain Tom!! My son, his friend & I all went out for a 4 hour trip. Captain Tom was knowledgeable,...
Neely F. recommends Striper Tales LLC โ€“ Tom Blackburn
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Russell V.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on April 10, 2026
Captain Tom was a great guide. He worked well with my two boys and clearly wantes to put us onto the hot fishing spots.ย  We...
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Gerald F.
Excellent
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Tom Blackburn knows where the stripers and spotted bass hang out on Lanier. He knows how to position to catch them too! We...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unforgettable First Striper Trip !

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on September 20, 2025
This was my son and his friendsโ€™ very first striper fishing trip, and they were ecstatic catching their first stripers! Captain...
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