ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Join us as we talk with local guide and Founder of Trophy Water Guide Service, Justin Shroyer. We’ll be discussing:
- Growing up in a fishy family
- Applying an Environmental Biology & Ecology Degree from App State
- East Tennessee fly fishing history and Appalachian Angler
- River etiquette then and now
- Changes to our tailwater fisheries over the last 20 years
- The switch from rafts to hard boats
- Figuring out “The Low Water Game” on the South Holston
- Establishing Trophy Water Guide Service and holding to a high standard
- Losing a shop to Hurricane Helene and working through the other side
- Balancing a career in guiding with having a family
Connect with Justin and Trophy Water Guide Service here:
https://trophywaterguideservice.com/
Or follow them on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/trophyguides/
A special thanks to Corey J Smith for the amazing music!
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