Eric Prey

[Matt Henry]

I was wondering why Eric Prey is no longer guiding on doing fishing reports.  Is he ok?

[bferg]

I don’t know any details but last year his wife got very sick and passed away.  He stopped doing videos then and I’m assuming sold TablerockFishingIntel.  Whoever runs it now has let it really languish.  
 

Always liked Eric’s reports and sad for his loss.  

[tjm]

Not dated, but on https://focusedfishing.com/  there is blurb-

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A message from founder, Eric Prey:

To all of my clients and fishing friends,

After 30 years of guiding in the Ozarks, I have decided to retire and move to Texas. I’d like to thank all of you that have made Focused Fishing Guide Service one of the most successful guide services in Southwest Missouri.

I also would like to introduce you to Paul Mitchell, the new owner of Focused Fishing Guide Service. I hand-picked Paul to take over my guide business because I am confident in his ability to take care of all of my clients and friends in the future. Paul is a great guide and excellent fisherman. He has an easy-going personality and is who I would choose to fish with if I was looking for a guide in the Ozarks. 

It’s been my pleasure taking all of you fishing over the past 30 years and I wish you and Paul all the best in the future. 

Thank you,

Eric Prey

 

[Matt Henry]

Thank you!   There are many good guides on Table Rock Lake,  but I appreciate the ones who have had longevity.  Bill Babler,  Pete Wenners etc.  Eric was in that circle as well.  Sorry to hear.  I hope he is doing well.  I can still hear the guitar in the open to his reports.