Q:
When
should I schedule my trip?
A:
As soon as you know which dates you would like to schedule.
The calendar fills up quickly, so it is best to call as
early as possible and have a few options for when you will be
able to go.
Q:
How
long are the trips?
A:
A
full-day is approximately 8 to 9 hours.
A half-day is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Q:
For
a full day, do we have to fish for 8 or 9 hours straight?
A:
A full day can be broken up, by fishing in the morning and
coming in for lunch and to stretch your legs and then going
back out in the afternoon for the remaining time. Or you may
choose to bring your lunch and fish straight through. It is your trip and your decision (please let us know when
you schedule which you prefer to do).
Q:
Where
can I acquire a fishing license?
A:
You may obtain a fishing license (for resident or
non-resident) at the marina where my boat is docked.
You will call 1-888-748-6887 (toll free) and order a
license over the phone and they will simply give you a license
number over the phone for you to write down and keep with you.
A one-day (resident or non-resident) license will only cost
$3.50 per person. If you do not have a credit
card, the marina has one that you can use to obtain your
license and you can repay them by cash or check. For
more information on Fishing Licenses and options to purchase
online, please check out the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources. They also provide
information on purchasing a lifetime resident license if you
are interested.
Q:
What
do I need to bring with me?
A:
All safety equipment is provided for your trip.
We also have rods & reels and artificial lures for
your use. However, if you have equipment that you are used to handling
and would like to bring it, please feel free to do so.
Q:
Will
I need anything else?
A:
You may want to bring drinks and/or snacks, or you can
purchase them from the marina.
If you would like to use live bait, the marina has
crickets, worms and minnows that you can purchase.
Q:
What
should I wear?
A:
Please check
the weather for the Bainbridge area before coming, and
dress accordingly and comfortably.
For
more detailed weather information including the local
600 Mile Doppler Radar Map, visit Weather.com
Q:
If
we catch fish and would like them cleaned, is there anyone who
can do this for us?
A:
There is a lady who will come to the marina and clean your
fish, if you would like.
Her services are very reasonable and are completely
separate from any fees to the guide. You can make arrangements when you come in for the day.
Her number is available at the marina, and she lives
only a few miles away. There
is a fish cleaning table, scaler, and knives on the dock as
well, if you would like to clean your own catch.
Q:
Are
there any accommodations nearby?
A:
Yes.
There are rooms available at the marina.
You can call (229) 246-0658 and check availability and
rates. For more
information, visit Jack
Wingate's Lodge. There are
also several hotels in Bainbridge, approximately 17 miles from
the marina. Here is a list of some of the local hotels
in Bainbridge. Follow the links to make reservations:
Days
Inn Of Bainbridge
1407 Tallahassee Hwy Bainbridge,
GA 39819 (229) 248-6300
Charter
House Inn
1401 Tallahassee Hwy Bainbridge,
GA 39819 (229) 246-8550
If
you have any additional questions that we did not answer here,
please feel free to give us a call or drop us an e-mail.
Thank
You!
