Captain
Thomas Blackburn

Member since November 2023 Gainesville, 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 2007...that's 18 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

Gainesville, 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 2007...that's 18 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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gainesville
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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10-11-2025 fish on !
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Ryan C.
Excellent
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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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Christine S.
Excellent
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Happy Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Bruce B.
Excellent
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10-11-2025 fish on !

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip. on October 11, 2025
captain was wonderful, very hard working and we all caught fish ! 14 stripers and 2 large catfish . Had a great time ! would...
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Bob A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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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....
John W. recommends Striper Tales LLC โ€“ Tom Blackburn
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