From Serving Barflies to Casting Flies - Fishing Guide Logan Messina
This episode’s guest is Logan Messina. Logan is a newly minted Registered Maine Guide. Maine Guides are widely recognized in the guiding profession as one of the most respected titles one can acquire.
Logan has a passion for fishing that is infectious. But it wasn’t always the case. Like most, he tried a number of other professions before he found his true calling. We learn about his previous work experiences and how it lead him to living in Maine and becoming consumed by fishing. His favorite type of fishing is fly fishing but he isn’t a purist. If you are trying to catch a fish he thinks you are doing it right.
We also discuss many of the laws and regulations of the freshwater fishing industry in the state and the consequences of caused by them, both the good and the bad. We cover state stocking of fish, damn removal, invasive species and how the different fisheries are promoted. It is a complex web of both natural and political laws that affect the outdoor industry and Logan shares his insight as an insider.
Logan also shares his experience as a rafting guide. It was his time on the river watching fishermen ply their trade while he was guiding adventure seekers down the rapids that he began to see a way to make a full time living on the river.
Logan also leverages his love of fishing to make additional income. He ties fly fishing flies that he sells mostly through his Instagram account troutaboutit_flyfishing as well as his Etsy shop. Logan gives some pointers in how to market and use these tools to help a small business.
In addition Logan also explains how he has learned the art of “Thrifting” from his girlfriend. They travel around the state visiting various types of thrift stores looking for vintage clothing that they then sell on Etsy. Logan specializes in vintage fishing gear and can be found here. Leila’s shop LeeBee Vintage Jeans specializes in vintage denim.
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Links
Trout About it - Website
Trout About it Instagram
Lee Bee Vintage Jeans Etsy Shop
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