For Those Who Serve & Protect

🇺🇸 Military & Veterans

If you’ve worn the uniform, you understand the weight that follows you home.

Fly fishing has become a powerful outlet for veterans across the country, and especially here in North Georgia.

Veteran Fly Fishing Programs (Free Option)

Several programs support veterans through fly fishing in North Georgia and across the country:

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing — A national nonprofit organization offering free, community-based fly fishing programs for veterans, including fly tying, casting instruction, and guided outings at no cost to participants.
Website: www.projecthealingwaters.org

Veterans Flyfishing — A Georgia-based nonprofit chartered under Fly Fishers International that serves veterans and active duty service members through free fly fishing outings, instruction, and community gatherings.
Website: www.veteransflyfishing.org

Both organizations provide no-cost programs for veterans. They are independent nonprofit organizations and are not owned, operated, or managed by Thin Line Fly Co. We support their mission and occasionally volunteer or guide alongside their efforts in service of veterans.

🚑 First Responders

Fly Fishing Support in North Georgia

Law enforcement officers. Firefighters. EMS. Dispatchers.

You walk toward chaos when others walk away.
That kind of weight doesn’t always stay at work.

In North Georgia, fly fishing offers something simple but powerful — quiet water, steady rhythm, and space to reset.

Private First Responder Fly Fishing Trips – North Georgia

Thin Line Fly Co. offers private guided fly fishing trips for first responders on:

  • The Soque River (private trophy trout water)

  • The Etowah River near Dahlonega

  • Lake Lanier

Whether you're looking for trophy trout in North Georgia or just a few hours without noise, you set the pace.

No spotlight.
No pressure.
Just the river.

🚨 First Responder & Veteran Discount

As a thank you for your service to our communities, Thin Line Fly Co. proudly offers a first responder & veteran discount on private guided fly fishing trips in North Georgia.

This applies to:

  • Law enforcement

  • Firefighters

  • EMS professionals

  • Dispatchers

  • Military (Active, Guard, Reserve) & Veterans

Discount details are shared privately out of respect for those who serve.

If you're a veteran or first responder in North Georgia or Dahlonega and want to:

  • Join a free fly fishing program

  • Book a private guided trip

  • Ask questions privately

Reach out directly.

No pressure. Just a starting point.

Veteran & First Responder Inquiry

Crisis & Support Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7.

Veterans Crisis Line
📞 Dial 988, then Press 1
💬 Text 838255
Confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text 988
Free, confidential crisis support nationwide.

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
📞 800-715-4225
Statewide mental health and substance use crisis support.

National First Responder Support Line
📞 866-903-3787
Confidential peer support for law enforcement and first responders.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Thin Line Fly Co. is not a crisis provider. These resources are listed to support the military, veteran, and first responder communities we serve.