128. Managing a century-old trout hatchery with Ty Walker of Smoke In Chimneys.

In this episode, we speak with Ty Walker of Smoke In Chimneys. Several years ago Ty and his family moved to New Castle, Virginia to bring back to life a small private trout hatchery. The hatchery, originally built in the 1930s and run by the state of Virginia, had not been in use for a while until Ty and his family chose to take a leap of faith and revive it. The hatchery is unique in that it is completely gravity and spring fed. You will find no pumps and purifiers on the property as the water that comes from the rock is as clean as you can find which helps to produce some of the tastiest trout on the market. In our conversation Ty tells stories about the learning curve he overcame to manage a trout hatchery and what he's learned about the species he loves to fish for the most. To learn more about Ty, the hatchery, or to order some trout for yourself find them online at: https://www.smokeinchimneys.com/ or on instagram: @smokeinchimneys Check out the Dads On the Fly Film: https://youtu.be/RvF7fq90Bd8?si=WsKbSEXAg7Zk9Gv- Find Dads On The Fly online and sign up for our newsletter at https://www.dadsonthefly.com/ Support Dads On the Fly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84380068 Check out our sponsors: https://troutinsights.com/ https://catchcamnets.com/ https://turtleboxaudio.com/