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Do I need to know how to fish or have any experience fishing?No experience is necessary and we always encourage new anglers! If you're a seasoned fisherman or new to the sport, we will show you the ropes and you'll be reelin' in the big ones before you know it.
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What do I need to bring?EVERYTHING is fully outfitted and equipped for the day. We provide all fishing rods and reels, tackle, live bait, life jackets (if required or requested), ice, and cooler for your fish or drinks. Only thing you need for the day is your Georgia Freshwater Fishing License if required by the state. For more info and to purchase your license visit www.GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com. Other than your license just bring your snacks/drinks for the day and a cooler to leave in your vehicle if you plan on keeping some of your catch.
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Can I keep what I catch?Big Bite Charters strongly encourages catch and release fishing for all of our Bass and Striper games fish. However, if you choose to keep some of your catch, you are welcome to based on all state and federal bag and size limits. Please keep in mind this is not an unlimited resource. When harvesting any fish and game please be ethical about what you keep and help preserve our great fishery for everyone including you in the future. Please note, Lake Lanier does not have any fish cleaning stations anywhere. All harvests must be cleaned on your own terms. The ONLY exception is on our Crappie fishing trips. We do bring a cleaning station setup and fillet all of your catch. It is included with the trip. Visit www.GeorgiaWildlife.com for all Georgia fishing regulations.
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What species of fish will we be targeting during our charter?Big Bite Charters is a Striped Bass, Spotted/Largemouth Bass, and Crappie guide on Lake Lanier. We focus on different species throughout the season.
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Do you accept gratuity?Tips are always appropiate and greatly appreciated.
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Does Big Bite Charters have a cancellation policy?Yes. Reservations may be canceled or rescheduled up to 7 days prior to your trip for any reason and the deposit will be refunded or you may use the deposit for a future trip. If the trip is canceled within 7 days or an event of a no-call no-show, the $100 deposit will be forfeited. To book another reservation a new deposit will have to be paid. We understand life happens. Only the deposit will be given up and not the entire trip amount. The reasoning for this, is once a date is reserved it is very hard to refill that date last minute. It's a process for clients to schedule their time off from work, family, and friends. That is why most all charters are booked well in advance. In the event of inclement weather, only the Captain can make the call if the trip needs to be rescheduled to another date, time, or canceled. In the event of unsafe conditions, if possible, the trip will be rescheduled to a different date or time. This is an outdoor activity. We fish year around in hot, cold, light rain, and wind. Please dress appropriately for the conditions. If there is any chance of lightning, we will not be on the water. We do fish in and around light rain, and it is encouraged. Stripers love to eat in low or falling atmospheric pressure systems. You do not want to miss these days of light weather. For example, summertime yields many afternoon pop-ups. The forecast may call for 95% chance of rain. That may be true for a 10-minute afternoon pop-up. Which in most cases your trip will be finished by then or we just work around it. You can assure your captain is very safe and we will never be in any danger of lightning or heavy storms. Your safety is our number one priority! If a reservation must be canceled due to unsafe conditions, the deposit will be refunded in full if the charter cannot be rescheduled.
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Is there any restrooms, what if you gotta go?Typically, standard procedure is the fellas just go off the back of the boat. Only rule is never against the wind. :) For the ladies and for an occasion that requires "sitting down", there are plenty of restrooms usually within site of the fishing grounds. When and if nature calls, we stop at a nearby restroom then get right back to fishing.
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What shouldn't I bring on a trip?No Bananas please. You will have to Google that one. :) Spray sunscreen. It's fine to bring aerosol sunscreen but please apply it before the trip at the dock. The spray sunscreen becomes very slippery when the excess gets on the deck becoming a major safety hazard. Any glass. This includes beer bottles. Please bring cans. Your own equipment. We already have top of the line equipment ready and rigged property. We also have the vessel maxed out with rods and reels for everyone including backups. I understand some really like to use their own rigs. If so, please contact the captain before the trip just to confirm your setup will work and so we can make room for the extra gear. Hard sole shoes like cowboy boots. This mainly pertains to the winter months. We do wear insulated boots but nothing with leather, nails, or extremely hard soles. Illegal drugs or hard liquor. Beer, seltzers, and things like that are okay in moderation. Please be responsible.
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Do I need to know how to fish or have any experience fishing?No experience is necessary and we always encourage new anglers! If you're a seasoned fisherman or new to the sport, we will show you the ropes and you'll be reelin' in the big ones before you know it.
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What do I need to bring?EVERYTHING is fully outfitted and equipped for the day. We provide all fishing rods and reels, tackle, live bait, life jackets (if required or requested), ice, and cooler for your fish or drinks. Only thing you need for the day is your Georgia Freshwater Fishing License if required by the state. For more info and to purchase your license visit www.GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com. Other than your license just bring your snacks/drinks for the day and a cooler to leave in your vehicle if you plan on keeping some of your catch.
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Can I keep what I catch?Big Bite Charters strongly encourages catch and release fishing for all of our Bass and Striper games fish. However, if you choose to keep some of your catch, you are welcome to based on all state and federal bag and size limits. Please keep in mind this is not an unlimited resource. When harvesting any fish and game please be ethical about what you keep and help preserve our great fishery for everyone including you in the future. Please note, Lake Lanier does not have any fish cleaning stations anywhere. All harvests must be cleaned on your own terms. The ONLY exception is on our Crappie fishing trips. We do bring a cleaning station setup and fillet all of your catch. It is included with the trip. Visit www.GeorgiaWildlife.com for all Georgia fishing regulations.
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What species of fish will we be targeting during our charter?Big Bite Charters is a Striped Bass, Spotted/Largemouth Bass, and Crappie guide on Lake Lanier. We focus on different species throughout the season.
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Do you accept gratuity?Tips are always appropiate and greatly appreciated.
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Does Big Bite Charters have a cancellation policy?Yes. Reservations may be canceled or rescheduled up to 7 days prior to your trip for any reason and the deposit will be refunded or you may use the deposit for a future trip. If the trip is canceled within 7 days or an event of a no-call no-show, the $100 deposit will be forfeited. To book another reservation a new deposit will have to be paid. We understand life happens. Only the deposit will be given up and not the entire trip amount. The reasoning for this, is once a date is reserved it is very hard to refill that date last minute. It's a process for clients to schedule their time off from work, family, and friends. That is why most all charters are booked well in advance. In the event of inclement weather, only the Captain can make the call if the trip needs to be rescheduled to another date, time, or canceled. In the event of unsafe conditions, if possible, the trip will be rescheduled to a different date or time. This is an outdoor activity. We fish year around in hot, cold, light rain, and wind. Please dress appropriately for the conditions. If there is any chance of lightning, we will not be on the water. We do fish in and around light rain, and it is encouraged. Stripers love to eat in low or falling atmospheric pressure systems. You do not want to miss these days of light weather. For example, summertime yields many afternoon pop-ups. The forecast may call for 95% chance of rain. That may be true for a 10-minute afternoon pop-up. Which in most cases your trip will be finished by then or we just work around it. You can assure your captain is very safe and we will never be in any danger of lightning or heavy storms. Your safety is our number one priority! If a reservation must be canceled due to unsafe conditions, the deposit will be refunded in full if the charter cannot be rescheduled.
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Is there any restrooms, what if you gotta go?Typically, standard procedure is the fellas just go off the back of the boat. Only rule is never against the wind. :) For the ladies and for an occasion that requires "sitting down", there are plenty of restrooms usually within site of the fishing grounds. When and if nature calls, we stop at a nearby restroom then get right back to fishing.
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What shouldn't I bring on a trip?No Bananas please. You will have to Google that one. :) Spray sunscreen. It's fine to bring aerosol sunscreen but please apply it before the trip at the dock. The spray sunscreen becomes very slippery when the excess gets on the deck becoming a major safety hazard. Any glass. This includes beer bottles. Please bring cans. Your own equipment. We already have top of the line equipment ready and rigged property. We also have the vessel maxed out with rods and reels for everyone including backups. I understand some really like to use their own rigs. If so, please contact the captain before the trip just to confirm your setup will work and so we can make room for the extra gear. Hard sole shoes like cowboy boots. This mainly pertains to the winter months. We do wear insulated boots but nothing with leather, nails, or extremely hard soles. Illegal drugs or hard liquor. Beer, seltzers, and things like that are okay in moderation. Please be responsible.
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