Dedicated to our  Veterans and Their Families

What we are about

Anyone who’s ever felt the rush of seeing a trout rise to a fly can tell you, there’s nothing else like it. It gives a
sense of peace and a connection with nature, which can bring about physical, emotional and spiritual healing in a
number of ways.  For that very reason, Fly-Fishing for Vets was born.

Fly-Fishing for Vets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to provide wounded warriors and their families
with a bit of relief from the many stressful aspects of recovering from an injury or being permanently disabled.

For the Vets, the foundation offers one or two-day trips with guided fly-fishing instruction and excursions as a
means to get away from it all. The trips can also be therapeutic, in that they can restore confidence, feelings of
independence and self-esteem for the wounded warrior. Trip options include the lakes at Callaway Gardens in
Pine Mountain, Ga, and the Toccoa River nestled in the mountains of Fannin County, Ga.

Spouses of the Veterans are also provided with activities to help them relax, enjoy themselves and get away from
the hectic pace often associated with recovery and being at times the main caregiver.

Child care is offered as well, with options ranging from basic day care to hiking and horseback riding.  Naturally,
if spouses and older children would like to fish too, they are more than welcome to.

Fly-Fishing for Vets Founder Ken Griffin said he started the organization to help soldiers in their recovery
through the outdoors.  “We believe in the healing effects that being in a peaceful setting among friends and
family provides,” Griffin said. “It is a welcome relief from the stress of recovery and the return from war. What
better way to provide that than with a rod and reel?”

Fly-Fishing for Vets’ services are free of charge to service men and women who qualify.

For more information or to become a sponsor of Fly-Fishing for Vets, e-mail


Fly Fishing for Vets