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Hook & Hollow

Our Story

Born in the Georgia Wild

Hook & Hollow started the way most good things do in the South — around a campfire, with a tall tale and a handshake. What began as a small bait shop on the banks of the Oconee has grown into central Georgia's most trusted outfitter and mercantile.

We believe in the old way of doing things: know your customer by name, stock gear you'd stake your own hunt on, and never let anyone leave empty-handed. Whether you're a seasoned sportsman or picking up your first fly rod, you'll find what you need here — and the folks who know how to use it.

Jim Holloway

Jim Holloway

Founder & Head Guide

Third-generation Georgian, lifelong hunter, and the man who started Hook & Hollow from a tackle box and a dream.

Catherine Holloway

Catherine Holloway

Mercantile Director

Curates every local artisan product on our shelves and brings the warmth of Southern hospitality to everything we do.

Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed

Lead Fishing Guide

Twenty years on Georgia's rivers. If the fish are biting anywhere within a hundred miles, Marcus knows exactly where.

Guided Hunts

We Also Run Hunts

We partner with experienced local guides for trophy whitetail and waterfowl hunts on private Georgia land. It's not our main business — but when we do it, we do it right. Inquire in-store or drop us a line.

Inquire About Hunts