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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
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Gainesville
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Bob A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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A great day for grandson's birthday

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on September 3, 2025
I asked Tom to focus on keeping my grandson reeling in fish, and Tom did that. This was his second time fishing and he canโ€™t...
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on July 18, 2025
Tom took my kids and I out for a great day of fishing. It was my kids first striper trip and they are ready to do it again....
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Gerald F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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With Captain Tom you donโ€™t fishโ€ฆyou catch!

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on June 19, 2025
I have 3 grandsons I take for an annual fishing trip with Tom. He is such a great host and so knowledgeable they are always...
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Christine S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Happy Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on October 13, 2025
We had a great day! We booked with Captain Tom for our sonโ€™s birthday. The entire experience was great and YESโ€ฆwe caught...
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