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Justin Lyle

Justin was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. During his childhood, he spent endless hours practicing and playing ice hockey on frozen ponds and outdoor rinks. He played DI college hockey for the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. After hockey season, Justin spent every weekend on the Kenai Peninsula fishing for King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Red Salmon, and Halibut.

Growing up in a family that owned a fish camp on the Bering Sea in the town of Quinhagak has left Justin with many memories of catching Grayling in the Arolik River. Justin later moved to Northeast Pennsylvania to further his hockey coaching career, where he led his teams to many championships.

In the off season, he spent hours, many times, days, learning the ins and outs of the river system with his father-in-law fly fishing for wild Delaware River browns and rainbow trout. Justin’s combination of a passion for fly fishing and coaching developed him into a very effective and enthusiastic teacher for Bluestone Anglers.

He is an active member of Trout Unlimited. He currently resides in Clarks Summit, PA with his wife, children, and two German shorthaired pointers.