By Justin Pickett

The time of year has come around for the annual Down The Hatch Film Festival here in Atlanta, GA!

On October 12th, Orvis, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and Sweetwater Brewing Co. will be bringing anglers and outdoorsmen and women together for brews, food, films, and fun in order to help support the “Quality Hooch” campaign. The Chattahoochee River is, without a doubt, the life-blood of Georgia. Whether you’re ITP, OTP, or way the hell out there, the health of the Chattahoochee’s waters probably has an impact on you in some way or another. Without the “Hooch” as we lovingly know it, anglers such as ourselves wouldn’t be able to enjoy the countless fishing opportunities that its waters provide.

Aside from fishing, the Chattahoochee supports a number of other recreational activities that draws over three million visitors to its waters and banks annually. Having such an incredible resource so close to such a large metropolitan area is amazing and valuable beyond compare. The “Hooch” certainly deserves our best efforts to keep her waters running as clean as possible. But it’s going to take work.

Come help us raise money and awareness for the Chattahoochee River while kicking back with a cold beer and some fish-porn. Several fly shops and outfitters will be present with products and swag, and of course you know there will be raffles. Rods, gear, T’s, trips, and the list goes on! Don’t miss out on a great night with your fellow anglers, as well as a great way to give back to our Chattahoochee! We hope to see you there!

Get the details here.  https://chattahoochee.org/down-the-hatch-film-festival/