Charter Operator
Troy’s Guide Service

Member since March 2021 Kingston, United States
Background
My name is Troy Ellefson II. I was born in Texas and moved to Iowa for 8 years before moving to Oklahoma. I grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and graduated from there. I’m married with two kids. I have plenty of experience and patience fishing with small children. My boat is handicap friendly, and I can make accommodations for almost anything you can think of. I can handle large groups with advance notice and can provide lodging from a myriad of places as well. I am an Army Veteran (8 years, honorable), spent 4 years as a volunteer firefighter, and run a very small welding business/weld for my FIL as well. I have worked in sales, construction, oilfield, and now the outdoor industry. I hold and maintain current CPR, first aid, and other ems/fire certifications. I carry a current TWIC CARD (clean federal background check), commercial marine insurance, and boaters education, and I run a safe, clean vessel. Hunting and fishing is my passion. I would much rather be in the woods or on the water than anywhere else. Once you step into my boat, you’ll find that my attitude and my equipment reflect that. I’m fishing out of a 2020 Blazer Bay 2400 (24’ forward CC) with a 300 Yamaha outboard. I can comfortably fish six people and can accommodate up to 8 if need be. I keep all my equipment cleaned and well-maintained. I am fully licensed and commercially insured. I can fish lures and live bait. During the months of March to November, I will usually have some form of bait in the boat. Please tell me when booking if you have a certain way you want to fish (bait, topwater, slabs, a-rigs, etc). I can teach you to catch at the very least one fish on my trips utilizing a myriad of techniques and methods.

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Kingston, United States
Background
My name is Troy Ellefson II. I was born in Texas and moved to Iowa for 8 years before moving to Oklahoma. I grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and graduated from there. I’m married with two kids. I have plenty of experience and patience fishing with small children. My boat is handicap friendly, and I can make accommodations for almost anything you can think of. I can handle large groups with advance notice and can provide lodging from a myriad of places as well. I am an Army Veteran (8 years, honorable), spent 4 years as a volunteer firefighter, and run a very small welding business/weld for my FIL as well. I have worked in sales, construction, oilfield, and now the outdoor industry. I hold and maintain current CPR, first aid, and other ems/fire certifications. I carry a current TWIC CARD (clean federal background check), commercial marine insurance, and boaters education, and I run a safe, clean vessel. Hunting and fishing is my passion. I would much rather be in the woods or on the water than anywhere else. Once you step into my boat, you’ll find that my attitude and my equipment reflect that. I’m fishing out of a 2020 Blazer Bay 2400 (24’ forward CC) with a 300 Yamaha outboard. I can comfortably fish six people and can accommodate up to 8 if need be. I keep all my equipment cleaned and well-maintained. I am fully licensed and commercially insured. I can fish lures and live bait. During the months of March to November, I will usually have some form of bait in the boat. Please tell me when booking if you have a certain way you want to fish (bait, topwater, slabs, a-rigs, etc). I can teach you to catch at the very least one fish on my trips utilizing a myriad of techniques and methods.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(74 reviews)
Kingston
Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (80)
Fishing with Troy
Fishing with Troy
6\/1 1:30
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Angler rating
70
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Randall W.
Princeton, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2021
Randall W. recommends Troy’s Guide Service
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Donna A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Troy

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 18, 2021
Donna A. recommends Troy’s Guide Service
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Louise P.
Azle, TX
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Weekday Special on July 19, 2023
Seemed incoherent, scatter brained
Louise P. does not recommend Troy’s Guide Service
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Clint T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 22, 2023
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ryan H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 26, 2023
The charter operator canceled 12 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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