Heron Fly Fishing

Barbless.co is thrilled to announce the launch of The Barbless Podcast Network (BPN)! The Barbless Podcast Network is the first-of-its-kind outdoor podcast network that brings high quality, localized fly fishing and conventional angling content to anglers in WA’s Olympic Peninsula, Northern CA, Truckee/Tahoe CA and San Diego CA. Each regional show features its own local host(s) and covers topics that local anglers care about most - tips, tactics, local conservation topics, and more. Each show is recorded locally but are all produced out of Barbless.co’s Chico CA location. This ensures the highest audio quality and listening experience you've become familiar with while listening to our NorCal show. Here's the new lineup: The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast - Chico, Ca. Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Started 4 years ago and based out of Chico, Ca, the show covers fly fishing, guiding, fisheries management, fish biology, aquatic entomology, conservation and more. Co-hosts Chad Alderson, Nick Hanna and special guests break down various tips, tactics, trends and observations that help Pros and Joes elevate their game. IG: @barbless.co @chadalderson @norcalflyguy. The OP Fishing Podcast - Olympic Peninsula, Washington Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Each week steelhead biologist and salmonid junkie John McMillan talks about everything steelheading! John dives deep into double handed rods, spoons, fish science, conservation, and more! John’s unique experience both above and below the water makes from some truly addictive listening. If you are into steelheading then this is going to quickly become your podcast of choice. IG: @rainforest_steel. The SoCal Fishing Podcast - San Diego, Ca Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Husband and wife team Conway (fishing guide) and Michelle (marine biologist) Bowman discuss fishing, water conservation, fish science and family. Conway is known best for his Mako shark program off San Diego’s coast. Michelle is not only a biologist, but an accomplished fly and conventional angler as well. IG: @conwaybowman @mishfish49. The Truckee Fly Fishing Podcast - Truckee / Tahoe Ca. Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Fly fishing outfitter and conservationist Matt Heron talks fly fishing, conservation, outdoor biz, pro tips, and more from Truckee, Ca. Matt’s program is considered by many to be the primary fly fIshing school and outfitter for the Lake Tahoe and Truckee Region. Anglers in Sacramento and the SF Bay Area are guaranteed to enjoy Matt’s show. @barbless.co @mattheronflyfishing. How to Listen Go to any of the iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or Spotify links above! Tap to subscribe from there! On the Web Each podcast has its own website too. You can look up old episodes and research past guests: https://truckee-tahoe.barbless.co/ | https://socal.barbless.co/ | http://theop.barbless.co/ | https://podcast.barbless.co/ --- TEXT CALTROUT to 26989 to support wild fish in healthy waters. This episode is brought to you by California Trout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless --- Our Water Flows App is Live! Download now on iTunes. Android coming soon! Want More Barbless.co Podcasts? We've got most of the West Coast covered now! Check out: https://truckee-tahoe.barbless.co/ | https://socal.barbless.co/ | http://theop.barbless.co/ | https://podcast.barbless.co/ Love what we do? Leave a review Become a Patreon supporter Follow us on Instagram Grab a Hat Want to Advertise? Do you like the idea of one ad buy to cover 3 locations in California and one in Washington? Yeah, us too! Learn more - send an email to fishon@barbless.co.

The California Delta is a world class fishery and home to over 500 different animal and plant species.  With 1,100 miles of levees that border over 700 miles of waterways, it’s easy to get lost and left scratching your head unless you fish with local guide, Captain Maury Hatch. Join us on this On The Water episode as Nick Hanna and Matt Heron play one of Maury’s favorite fishing games for Striped Bass and see who comes out on top. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

On Part One of this episode of the Barbless Podcast, Chad Alderson heads to Truckee for the first annual Truckee Fly Fishing Festival. First Chad meets with Matt Heron (from episode 5) to talk about the different events and logistics of the festival. The event includes the film festival benefitting the Reno/Tahoe region of Cast Hope. Later, Chad interviews Mike Anderson of the Reno Fly Shop on the water. Mike is an expert on Pyramid Lake and Truckee River, and goes in depth on the different types of fish and fishing strategies on the Nevada side of the Truckee through Pyramid Lake. Tune in to hear how many fishing rods Mike carries with him, where the rowdiest stretches of the Truckee River are, what types of flies Mike is using at the moment, and strategies for fishing the unique Pyramid Lake. Book a trip with Mike: Find Mike on Instagram: @mt_anderson Also follow the Reno Fly Shop @renoflyshops for streamside reports from Mike Call the Reno Fly Shop to book Mike: (775) 323-3474 And if you can’t get enough fishing content, check out the Reno Fly Shop podcast.

Matt Heron of Heron Fly Fishing talks about his successful career as a fishing guide in the Lake Tahoe region. Matt delves into the core of his programs which include outdoor environmental education for youth ages 15 and younger and corporate team building activities. Matt’s unique perspective as an angler who grew up near the Adirondacks with a huge breadth of knowledge will leave you asking for more. His insight is especially helpful to any fishing guides looking for different programs to offer. Check out Matt’s website for booking information or for a link to Social Media: mattheronflyfishing.com Patrick Cuthbert originally attended CSU Stanislaus as a pre-pharmacy student. Fisheries and nature turned out to be his true passion, however, and Patrick switched his focus to Wildlife Biology. A native to Oakdale, CA, Patrick has since worked for Fishbio for 6 years. Patrick adds a biologists’ perspective to an entirely different region of California in this episode. Join us in learning about habitat restoration efforts in the Stanislaus River, as well as general fisheries issues different regions of California faces, from drought to extinction. To learn more about Fishbio, visit: fishbio.com Find Patrick on Instagram: @brewsandbio