Trout Wrangler Podcast Season 2, Ep. 60 — Building 828, 843 & 239: Tripp, Nick & Jim on Crafting Three Fly Shop Cultures

In Episode 60 of The Trout Wrangler Podcast, we sit down with Tripp, joined by Nick Davis and Jim — the minds behind 828 Flies, 843 Flies & Outfitters, and 239 Flies. This crew has built one of the most unique multi-region fly shop lineups in the Southeast and Gulf Coast, and today we unpack the full story of how it all came to life. We start with Tripp's fishing journey and when he made the switch to the fly rod. Then we dive into the creation of 828 Flies, exploring how Nick and Jim helped shape the shop's identity around the iconic Western NC area code and the tight-knit mountain fishing culture. From there, we head south to the Lowcountry to discuss how 843 Flies & Outfitters came to be — why Charleston was the perfect next step, and how the 843 identity reflects that fishery and community. We finish by digging into 239 Flies, what makes the Southwest Florida fishery so unique, and how drastically different it is from 828 and 843 despite sharing a saltwater focus. The guys walk through how they handle seasonality, tides, storms, gear recommendations, and the realities of helping anglers navigate multiple fisheries. We wrap up with Tripp's five picks for the Trout Tunes Playlist, presented by Afuera Coffee. 🎣 This episode is brought to you by Riversmith. Use code WRANGLER10 at checkout.  Instagram: @828flies Website: https://828flies.com 843 Flies & Outfitters Instagram: @843flies Website: https://843flies.com 239 Flies Instagram: @239flies Website: https://239flies.com