River Through Atlanta

A quick note from one of our guides here at River Through Atlanta.

For Jonah, becoming a guide was about more than just spending more time on the water. When he found fly fishing, it gave him something that was hard to find anywhere else — and he wanted to share that experience with other people.

Over the years, he’s had the opportunity to introduce countless anglers to the river, help them grow, and hopefully give them a little bit of what fly fishing gave him.

That’s what guiding is all about. It’s more than catching fish. It’s about passing it on.

How did Will Testerman become a guide with River Through Atlanta?

Sometimes the best paths start with a simple introduction.

For Will, it all began through Chris and his dad, who spent years working together. After growing up around the river, attending guide school, and putting in the time, Will turned a lifelong passion into a career.

Today, he’s continuing to learn from one of the most knowledgeable anglers on the Chattahoochee while helping others experience everything this incredible fishery has to offer.

Every great guide has a story—and this is where Will’s began.

Book a trip and spend a day on the water with guides who live and breathe the Chattahoochee.

Guiding is truly an art.

It starts long before the fish is ever in the net—reading the water, finding where the trout are holding, choosing the right fly or lure, dialing in the right setup, teaching the perfect cast, making the presentation count, fighting the fish with patience, and finally bringing it to the boat.

This video only captures the beginning and the ending of the story, but every beautiful trout has a whole lot of unseen work behind it. That’s the part we love most.

Moments like these are why we do what we do. 🎣

Every fly angler has a story—and this is Jonah’s. 🎣

What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a passion for chasing fish, learning the water, and helping others experience the same excitement that comes with fly fishing. Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the very first time or you’re an experienced angler looking to fine-tune your skills, River Through Atlanta has the right guide for you.

Give us a call or send us a text, and Chris Scally will match you with the guide that best fits your experience level and goals. No matter where you are in your fly fishing journey, we’re here to help you make the most of your time on the water.

📞 Reach out today and let’s get you on the river!

Turns out, all you needed was a day on the river. 🎣

Fresh air, tight lines, and the chance to connect with something bigger than the everyday grind. Big brown trout are just a bonus.

Book your next trip with River Through Atlanta and see what’s waiting out there.

People always ask us after seeing our posts… “Can you actually catch a 22-inch brown trout out here?”

The answer? 100% yes. 🎣

Does it happen every single trip? No—we’ll be honest about that. But hooking into 22-inch browns and other big fish happens a whole lot more than people think.

These waters hold some incredible fish, and when everything lines up, you might just find yourself battling the fish of a lifetime.

The only way to know? Get out on the river.

Why do we love guiding? 🎣🌊

For Will, it’s about so much more than catching fish.

It’s the thrill of taking someone out for their very first cast—or even their hundredth—and watching that spark of happiness hit when everything clicks. That little rush of dopamine when a fly gets eaten… it never gets old.

But being on the river is bigger than fishing. It’s a reset. A getaway. A chance to step back from the noise of everyday life and slow down—one cast at a time.

Some people leave with fish in hand. Others leave with something even better: a new passion, a fresh perspective, and memories that keep calling them back.

That’s what guiding is all about.
That’s why we do what we do.

Book your next trip and come experience it for yourself. 🐟

Nothing beats time on the water with family. 🎣

Rafi was able to get his dad hooked up on a beautiful rainbow trout, and moments like these are what it’s all about — good company, tight lines, and unforgettable memories out on the river.

Whether you’re chasing your first fish or making memories with family, we’d love to get you out there.

Book your next trip with River Through Atlanta and come experience it for yourself. 🌊🐟