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 has joined with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing 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 teaches the basics of fly fishing to include fly tying,
casting, and rod building.  We offers one or two-day trips with guided fly-fishing
instruction and excursions as a means to get away from it all. The trips are
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, the "Hooch" in Atlanta, the Toccoa River and any
other locations the Wounded Warrior feels comfortable fishing.

Spouses and children 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.

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?”

Project Healing Waters services are free of charge to service men and women who
qualify.

For more information or to become a sponsor of Project Healing Waters,

E-mail us at Fly Fishing for Vets
Dedicated to our Wounded Warriors, Veterans and Their Families
ATLANTA