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  • Wade into the heart of Atlanta’s hidden wilderness with the Creek Freaks on a guided fly fishing adventure through Peachtree Creek — a waterway rich with life and history. Just minutes from the city’s skyline, Peachtree Creek flows through lands once traveled by the Creek and Cherokee peoples, who knew these waters for their abundance and connection to the land.

    Our trip blends fly fishing for urban shoal bass, redbreast sunfish, and spotted bass, with glimpses of the cool tributaries that occasionally hold stocked or seasonal trout. Along the way, you'll hear stories of Peachtree Creek’s role in Native American settlement, the founding of Atlanta, and its pivotal moments during the Civil War.

    Expect a day of casting into deep pools, gentle riffles, and under shady overhangs — all while learning about the creek’s past and its rebirth as an urban natural refuge. Gear up for a soulful day of fishing, walking, and reconnecting to Georgia’s deep river roots.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Target shoal bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, and seasonal rainbow trout

    • Light hiking and wet wading through hidden stretches of Peachtree Creek

    • Historic interpretation of Native American heritage, early Atlanta settlement, and Civil War events

    • Beginner to advanced anglers welcome

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  • Step into one of Georgia’s most beautiful and storied landscapes with the Creek Freaks as we explore Sweetwater Creek State Park. This trip offers an immersive fly fishing experience targeting shoal bass, bluegill, and warm water species, with special forays into the cooler headwaters that occasionally shelter trout.

    Beyond fishing, Sweetwater’s trails follow the footsteps of the Creek and Cherokee Nations and settlers who later built the New Manchester Mill — whose Civil War-era ruins still stand sentinel along the creek’s banks. Our guides will share the layered history of Sweetwater, from Native American habitation to early American industry and wartime resilience.

    You'll cast flies into clear pools framed by towering hardwoods, fish rocky ledges, and maybe even spot a bald eagle circling overhead. It's a day where fly fishing, hiking, and storytelling meet to honor the creek’s enduring spirit.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Fly fishing for bass, sunfish, and coldwater opportunities for trout in seasonal spots

    • Explore Sweetwater’s shoals, pools, and scenic rapids

    • Guided walk through the Native American history and Civil War history of the New Manchester Mill ruins

    • Ideal for adventurous anglers and history buffs alike

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  • Tucked beneath the ridgelines of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park offers some of the best small-stream fly fishing in North Georgia. With the Creek Freaks, you’ll experience this coldwater gem on a guided trip focused on rainbow and brown trout, surrounded by ancient trails, forest canopies, and cultural memory.

    Smith Creek flows from Unicoi Lake and is managed in part as a delayed-harvest fishery, providing a mix of catch-and-release waters and wild-feeling pockets. The creek’s tight runs and boulder-strewn pools are ideal for technical dry fly, nymph, and euro-style presentations. Whether you’re a new angler learning to read water or a seasoned trout hunter, Smith Creek delivers both challenge and reward.

    But this trip offers more than trout. As we explore, you'll hear about the Cherokee communities who called this land home, the meaning of “Unicoi” (from the Cherokee unega, meaning “white,” or “fog-like,” likely referring to the foggy ridges), and the early mountaineers and settlers who carved a life from the hills. We'll walk old trade paths and consider the cultural and ecological transitions that have shaped these waters — from Indigenous stewardship to conservation efforts today.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Fish for rainbow trout and brown trout in a cold, clear mountain stream

    • Explore delayed harvest and wild-feeling water sections (depending on season)

    • Learn about the Cherokee origins of “Unicoi,” local Native American trade routes, and the Appalachian frontier legacy

    • Beautiful setting in Unicoi State Park, with optional hike-in opportunities for more secluded fishing

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  • Join the Creek Freaks for a guided fly fishing and heritage experience on Yahoola Creek, a crystal-clear mountain stream flowing through the heart of Dahlonega, Georgia — the site of America’s first major gold rush. This trip blends coldwater fly fishing with a living history lesson through the forests and foothills of Lumpkin County, where Cherokee trails, pioneer roads, and mining relics still shape the land and the story.

    We’ll fish cool runs and plunge pools for wild and stocked rainbow trout, with the chance to hook into brown trout in deeper bends. As we move along the creek, your guide will share stories of the Cherokee Nation who once thrived in these mountains — and of the Trail of Tears, which began in part with the displacement of Native communities following gold discovery in 1828.

    You’ll cast where miners once panned, and walk where ancient footpaths led to tribal councils, hunting grounds, and sacred sites. Whether you're a seasoned angler or curious newcomer, this trip offers a rare chance to match the hatch and connect with Georgia’s deeper currents of history.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout in cold, clear North Georgia water

    • Interpretive history of Cherokee lands, the Georgia Gold Rush, and early Dahlonega settlements

    • Access scenic creekside trails, riffles, and remote pools

    • Ideal for trout anglers, history buffs, and lovers of Georgia’s mountain heritage

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  • Step onto the sunlit flats of Windward Oʻahu with Creek Freaks Hawaii for a world-class saltwater fly fishing experience targeting the elusive Hawaiian bonefish (ʻōʻio) — some of the biggest, strongest, and smartest in the Pacific. With sweeping views of the Kāneʻohe Bay sandbar and the storied waters of Puʻuloa (Pearl Harbor), this trip blends technical sight fishing with deep cultural and historical context unique to the islands.

    Wading or poling across turquoise flats and coral-studded shallows, you'll cast shrimp and crab patterns to cruising bonefish that demand stealth, precision, and patience. These aren’t your average bonefish — they’re often measured in double digits, and they fight like freight trains in knee-deep water.

    But this trip goes deeper. Your guide will share stories of these sacred shorelines — where Hawaiian aliʻi (chiefs) once fished, where loʻi kalo (taro fields) and fishponds (loko iʻa) once sustained entire communities, and where World War II reshaped the islands forever. From the ancient fish traps of Heʻeia to the modern-day military channels of Pearl Harbor, these waters are steeped in legacy.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Sight-cast to trophy Hawaiian bonefish (ʻōʻio) on foot or by flats boat

    • Explore the stunning Kāneʻohe Bay sandbar, channels, and reef flats

    • Optional West-side excursions to Pearl Harbor’s historic tidal flats

    • Learn about Native Hawaiian fishing traditions, WWII history, and ecological restoration

    • Fly rod, flies, and local insights included — just bring your respect and aloha