Troy grew up on the shores and tributaries of Lake Michigan in the "Trout and Salmon Capitol of the World" Algoma, Wisconsin. If he wasn't bustin his hump at the family farm, he was down at the creek a couple miles down the road. When chores were done on the weekends in the winter, Troy, his brother, and step-dad headed for the ice in Door County. As a kid Troy loved the sport and fished at every available opportunity.
Over the last several years Troy has developed a passion for walleye fishing. He spends the majority of his time on the waters on Green Bay and the Winnebago system. In 2013 Troy took his passion to the next level getting involved in tournament fishing in the Midwest Walleye Series. For the 2014 season, Troy and his partner, Brent Dempsey participated in the AIM Weekend Walleye Series. He has 1 top 10 finish, 3 top 20's and finished well into the top half of the field in each season.
In the spring of 2014, Troy decided to take the next step in his fishing career and took Captains License training course at Explorers Guide Maritime Academy to become a licensed Captain. With his professional experience as a angler and a licensed Captain Troy hopes to share his passion with others.