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
(21 reviews)
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Gainesville
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

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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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Randall H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on September 5, 2025
Randall H. recommends Striper Tales LLC โ€“ Tom Blackburn
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Selvin R.
Excellent
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Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on August 10, 2025
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Steve B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   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
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Great Captain. Real people guy and works hard to find fish.

VERIFIED   Half day trip. on June 3, 2025
Book this Capt and have fun
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Ken C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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