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Blue Ridge Troutfitters

Member since July 2023 Blue Ridge, United States
Background
Hey Folks! This is Zach. I am the owner and head guide of Blue Ridge Troutfitters. I was born and raised here in Blue Ridge, GA. I attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. After college, I served as a middle school science teacher and basketball coach for 7 years. I like to think that my time as an educator helped equip me with the patience, teaching, and entertainment skills required in order to be a nearly adequate trout fishing guide. So, it came to be that I traded in my cinderblock walled classroom for a new classroom where the only walls are the rhododendron and mountain laurel plants which line the banks of North Georgia's trout filled rivers and streams. In 2019, I started working for other local guide services and did so for several years. Then, in 2023, I started Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Over the years, I've been blessed to share some great days on the water with some great clients. I take great pride in working hard for my clients to give them the best experience possible. A great experience means different things for different clients, different seasons, and even day to day conditions. At the end of the day, it is fishing, not catching, and the fish get a vote too. That said, the non-negotiables for a good experience are knowledgeable and safe guides with good character, good attitudes, good preparation, good teaching skills, and good people skills. When you book a trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters, we strive to provide just that. What I've found is that when we take care of those things, the catching and the good experience tend to take care of themselves. So, if you're looking for a great guided trout/fly fishing experience in Blue Ridge, GA, let Blue Ridge Troutfitters show you a great time! We appreciate your interest and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some help deciding what trip is best for you. Tight Lines! Zach Norton Owner/Guide Blue Ridge Troutfitters Reel Deal Realtor® with Re/Max Town & Country in Blue Ridge, GA
Techniques
I use 6-8ft. light to medium-light spinning rods and 8-9.5 ft. 4-8wt. fly rods.

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Blue Ridge, Verenigde Staten
Background
Hey Folks! This is Zach. I am the owner and head guide of Blue Ridge Troutfitters. I was born and raised here in Blue Ridge, GA. I attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. After college, I served as a middle school science teacher and basketball coach for 7 years. I like to think that my time as an educator helped equip me with the patience, teaching, and entertainment skills required in order to be a nearly adequate trout fishing guide. So, it came to be that I traded in my cinderblock walled classroom for a new classroom where the only walls are the rhododendron and mountain laurel plants which line the banks of North Georgia's trout filled rivers and streams. In 2019, I started working for other local guide services and did so for several years. Then, in 2023, I started Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Over the years, I've been blessed to share some great days on the water with some great clients. I take great pride in working hard for my clients to give them the best experience possible. A great experience means different things for different clients, different seasons, and even day to day conditions. At the end of the day, it is fishing, not catching, and the fish get a vote too. That said, the non-negotiables for a good experience are knowledgeable and safe guides with good character, good attitudes, good preparation, good teaching skills, and good people skills. When you book a trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters, we strive to provide just that. What I've found is that when we take care of those things, the catching and the good experience tend to take care of themselves. So, if you're looking for a great guided trout/fly fishing experience in Blue Ridge, GA, let Blue Ridge Troutfitters show you a great time! We appreciate your interest and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some help deciding what trip is best for you. Tight Lines! Zach Norton Owner/Guide Blue Ridge Troutfitters Reel Deal Realtor® with Re/Max Town & Country in Blue Ridge, GA
Techniques
I use 6-8ft. light to medium-light spinning rods and 8-9.5 ft. 4-8wt. fly rods.
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Beautiful River, good fishing

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Toccoa Float 6 People op Augustus 6, 2025
Zach, Joe and Andy were great guides. Very knowledegeable and patient. We had a fish filled , fun float trip!
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Amazing day with Jason

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People op Juli 18, 2025
Had a great day on the water, took my son for a half day of fly fishing.ย  Communication with our guide was easy and was super...
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Excellent Trip!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Toccoa Float 3 People op November 29, 2025
Both Joeโ€™s were great guides. Put us right on top of fish. Iโ€™d recommend them for sure!
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It was the most perfect day to be on the water with Captain Zack.

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People op Augustus 27, 2025
Will certainly be looking forward to our next meeting!!
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Great Fishing

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People op Juli 1, 2025
Andy was very good in helping us and guiding us as we fished for trouts. Very patience and willingness to help make it a memorable...
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