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The Dream Trip Raffle

Each year the Rabun Chapter participates in the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited’s “Dream Trip” raffle. The Dream Trip reaches new heights. The opportunity to fish with John McGarity and stay in his fabulous log cabin conveniently located between the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park and the Henry’s Forkputs you smack dab in the middle of some of the most famous trout waters in North America. John is the consummate trout angler, fishing almost every day of the five or six months each year he resides in Idaho. Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone checks with John for fishing reports. Having been a restauranteur, John is also an excellent cook. You will not go hungry on this trip! TU couldn’t ask for a better host and guide for this year’s Dream Trip.

Each winner receives:

  • Choice of Winston BIII-x or Sage ONE 4, 5 or 6 wt rod
  • A fly reel with Scientific Angler line
  • A fly box and flies for the trip (Approx. 5-7 dozen per box)
  • $500 total in travel expenses – travel arrangements will be the responsibility of the winners. *Fishing licenses, gratuities, and alcoholic beverages will be the responsibility of the winners during their stay.

Dream Trip raffle tickets are $10 each. There are also many runner-up prizes! Proceeds benefit TU Coldwater Conservation and Georgia Trout Camp.

The Rabun Rendezvous

Held annually the Saturday after the Martin Luther King Jr holiday in January at the Dillard House, the Rabun Rendezvous raises thousands of dollars annually for in local support of the Chapter’s mission to educate youth in coldwater conservation and to protect, preserve and enhance water quality and trout fisheries in Northeast Georgia.
Please visit this link for more information about the Rabun Rendezvous.

  • New Kiosks at Burrell’s Ford

    The Rabun Chapter recently donated funds to help pay for a new kiosk to be located at the Burrells Ford Bridge, near the trailhead to Ellicotts Rock. The kiosk will encourage visitors to practice “Leave No Trace” outdoor recreation. Read more here.

     

     

     

     

2023 Dream Trip Tickets Now On Sale

Details here.

• 5 days hosted fishing / 6 nights lodging in Idaho July 23-28

• $500 total in travel expenses

• Each winner receives a float trip on the Madison River, plus choice of Winston AIR 3 wt. – 6 wt. or BILL-x 4 wt. – 8 wt. fly rod. Fly reel with Scientific Anglers or Winston Energy Fly Line and a fly box and flies for the trip.

Fellowship and Fly Fishing

Is coming back! This program in which members would fish a local stream together was put on pause during COVID,  but Rabunite Mike Fuller is resurrecting it.  Read more!

 

Special Award to Terry Rivers

During the Fall Chapter Campout, Vice Prez Tammy presented Terry Rivers with a special award in recognition for all his hard work in coordinating the Chapter Campouts, including setting up and taking down the shelters and planning the meals. Tammy presents a Thank You card signed by all the campers and a $20 gift certificate for Burger King. Terry can use the certificate at his daily morning old men coffee klatches at Burger King! Thank you, Terry!

 

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