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


E-mail us at Fly Fishing for Vets