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Hogan sits down with RJ Hosking of Rare Waters. Rare Waters is a new online booking company similar to Air BnB working to connect anglers with private landowners on private waters throughout the West. While "private water" holds a very different connotation in California than other places in the West, what Rare Waters is doing by providing cheap ($125-175 a day) access to world-class fisheries throughout the West for the average angler is an interesting idea. Learn more about what Rare Waters offers and the larger Private vs. Public land debate taking place in many other western states, that fortunately, most of us in California don't have to worry about. Learn More at [https://www.rarewaters.com](https://www.rarewaters.com)

Capt. Ben Thompson spends more days guiding the Lower Yuba River than any other guide right now and has been on the river this entire winter and early spring so there is no better person to give an update and forecast for the coming spring and summer of one of Californias most popular, challenging, and productive tailwaters. Check Ben out at [https://www.benthompsonoutdoors.com](https://www.benthompsonoutdoors.com) or [https://www.calbassunion.com](https://www.calbassunion.com)

Hogan welcomes Adam Andreini of [https://www.fishadam.com](https://www.fishadam.com) to come on the show and talk about guiding and fishing for Dinosaurs aka Green and White Sturgeon. Adam spends all year as a fishing guide for Stripers, Salmon, Shad, Trout, and Sturgeon on the Lower Sacramento River as WELL as hosting Eco Tours and has been a friend of Hogans for years. While Sturgeon are not top of any fly angler's list they are one of the coolest and most interesting fish in the river that fly anglers never fish for... with fly rods that is. Learn about these fish from and how they interact and live in the Sacramento River. Learn more about adam at [https://www.fishadam.com](https://www.fishadam.com)

Hogan welcomes Phoenix Arizona Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of Low Water Outfitters Derek Rivchin to the podcast to discuss why anyone in their right mind would want to be a fly fishing guide in Phoenix AZ... and of course what amounts to all the cool fishing in and outside of Phoenix AZ. From walking canals to polling flats and wading rivers Derek has found it in and around the Phoenix metro area. Learn More Low Water Guides Website ([https://www.lowaterguide.com/](https://www.lowaterguide.com/))

Hogan and James sit down and talk about the state of Nor Cal water storage as well as how the current winter is setting us up for the coming season. Then they get into the state and future of our salmon fisheries. While salmon are not always high on fly angler's list of species they are important to the health of many of our more popular fisheries ie. Trout and Steelhead. As well as being the most politically powerful fish in that the economic impact and angler participation is the highest among fish of concern in our state.

You may not know Dom, but I am sure you have watched or seen his work. If you have watched any of the Loon Outdoors fly tying videos, feature films, or looked at Loon Outdoors social media you have seen his work as well as many other outdoor and lifestyle brands Instagram, YouTube, or websites. His Tools of the Trade series and Different Places Different Fish series push story telling into new realms talking about the people and places that are the back bone of fly fishing that fly under radar. Listen as Hogan talks fishing, making videos, and how story telling translates to the moving picture. @dominicanthonybruno [https://www.youtube.com/c/LoonOutdoors](https://www.youtube.com/c/LoonOutdoors)

Macala is one of the most talented young photographers in fly fishing. If you look at her photos and the places she has traveled to take them you would think she is a salty veteran. She grew up on the Texas Coast with her twin brother and father who are avid fly fishermen and instead of picking up a rod at a young age she picked up a camera and has never looked back. Honestly, she has never even caught a fish on a fly rod...though she is trying. Unlike many fly fishing photographers who put down the fly rod and pick up the camera she never picked up a rod until recently but has the passion of love of the sport to convey it in ways that many of us who come from the angling perspective never would have thought of. Enjoy. [https://www.macelliottmedia.com](https://www.macelliottmedia.com) [https://www.instagram.com/macelliottmedia/](https://www.instagram.com/macelliottmedia/)

Nick is the Community Manager for Lamson Waterworks Reel and Rod company in Boise Idaho... that said he is an aficionado of all things bass! It is not easy being a bass fisherman in Idaho where trout is king but Nick pulls it off and has a full slate of bass fisheries to choose from. Nick also travels the world chasing some of the most obscure fish around. With roots in South America he has found a new love for the golden dorado and has chased them DIY and from some of the most prestigious lodges around. Hogan and Nick chat about all things fly fishing, bass, and travel while Nick sits on his boat smallmouth bass fishing... enjoy.

Rachel literally grew up in a fly shop as her Dad David started working at the Anglers Covey in 1996 and bought the shop in 1999 with her mom Becky. Moving it from a small house-based shop to an 8500 sq foot retail space that includes Colorado Tackle Pro conventional angling shop, Pikes Peak Outfitter paddle sports shop as well as the Anglers Covey Fly Shop. Rachel has done everything under the sun since she could see over the counter, from guiding on the South Platte, Arkansas River, and various lakes to starting Pikes Peak Outfitters on her own. Listen up as Hogan talks with Rachel about their common experiences, running a fly shop with a gear shop next door, and coming up as a Women in the fly fishing industry.

Hogan at the Barbless Podcast is Co-Releasing an episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast where Hogan sits down and talks with Dave Stewart about Northern California Striper Fishing and his history in Fly Fishing. Make sure to check out all the back episodes of the Wet Fly Swing as Dave hosts a bunch of great guests [https://wetflyswing.com/](https://wetflyswing.com/)

Captain Bryce Tedford was raised on Bainbridge Island Washington where he grew up Fly Fishing for Silver Salmon, King Salmon & Sea Run Cutthroat. He began guiding in 1997 out of High School, his guiding travels have included various rivers & lakes in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Argentina & Chile. Unlike many people who live In Oregon, Washington, or really any western state besides California the last thing on their list of things to do is move to California … Not Bryce. He uprooted his nearly 15 years of guiding steelhead, trout, and smallmouth and moved to Sacramento California in 2010 - sold his drift boat, bought a sparkle boat, and started chasing bass. One of the most energetic and passionate guides in Northern California listen as Hogan talks about Bryce’s transition from a swung fly steelhead guide and trout guide to a full-time California Delta guide, why he loves topwater fishing for smallmouth and sharing it with new anglers, and the seasons of the CA delta.

Whitney Tilt the Executive Director of the AFFTA Fisheries Fund stops by to talk about what the organization is up to. Hogan and Whitney take a look at this year's Grants that have been given out, why conservation at a national level to a local level is important, and why it is important we all get involved on some level in protecting our fisheries and wild places. The AFFTA Fisheries Fund ([https://afftafisheriesfund.org/](https://afftafisheriesfund.org/)) was established in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit to advance the stewardship and conservation mission of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association. The Fisheries Fund serves as an arm of AFFTA laser-focused on conservation and stewardship, as we seek to leverage the full weight of the flyfishing industry in the fight to protect and restore our fisheries, amplify the industry’s conservation voice, and provide powerful business support for critical conservation issues.

Adam Hudson from North Alabama joins Hogan to talk about fishing in his home state of North Alabama, his company Blue Line Flies, and how he teamed up with Scottie Finanager of Wild Fly Productions and a few close buddies to buy a "Short Bus" off Craigs List, convert it into a mobile fish camp, travel the west, and make videos about their travels. [https://wild-fly.com/](https://wild-fly.com/) [https://www.bluelineflies.com/](https://www.bluelineflies.com/)

Hogan is starting off Season 6 of the Barbless podcast by answering a series of listener-submitted questions... "What tips do you have for fishing the Yuba?" "Of all the knowledge you've gained on the water fishing for striped bass, what was the hardest to learn or figure out?" "PB (personal best) of all the species you regularly target? Favorite species to target and why?"

Jennie and Jen founders of Nor Cal Women on the Fly stop by the house to talk about the women fly fishing club they created to find women to fish with, learn more about fly fishing, and build a community amongst fellow women fly fishers. Hogan and the ladies talk about the hurdles of getting into fly fishing as a women, where the industry can do better to be more inclusive, and how men and women look for different things from the sport of fly fishing. Check out Nor Cal Women on the Fly WEB ([https://norcalwomenonthefly.com/](https://norcalwomenonthefly.com/)) INSTAGRAM ([https://www.instagram.com/norcalwomenonthefly/](https://www.instagram.com/norcalwomenonthefly/))

Hogan and Corrine talk about starting a business with her husband, being a woman in the fly fishing industry, bird watching as a hobby, home gardening, world travel, and her work to leave the fly fishing industry and places we love a better place than she found it. Check out [https://www.repyourwater.com](https://www.repyourwater.com).

In this week's episode, host Hogan Brown interviews his good friend and fishing guide Kevin Price. The two catch up to talk NorCal fishing and dive into choosing the right gear and strategy/tactics. Listen in as two knowledgeable fly anglers spill some of what they've learned over the years. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode hosts Chad and Nick talk with Kyle Burgess, the man who captured the now-viral video of an extremely close mountain lion encounter that occurred in Utah. Kyle gives his exclusive point of view of a situation that has millions of people worldwide thinking, "what would I have done?" Don't miss this week's unique and exciting episode with a man who has an unreal story. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some may question Dominique Duran's qualifications for being on a pod cast but as a hunter, anglers, and fan of the pontoon boat ... as well as being a dear friend of our host Hogan Brown qualifies him in our eyes. Listen as Hogan and Dom talk Pontoon Boats, fishing, hunting, family, and Dom's legendary brother the late Gabe Duran and the legacy that he has left in the fly fishing world. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hosts Chad and Nick talk with the Western Rivers Conservancy. The WRC plays a huge role in protecting our favorite watersheds. The conservancy works to acquire river lands with a mission of creating permanent sanctuaries for the fish and wildlife that depend on the rivers. WRC President/Founder Sue Doroff and Conservation Director Josh Kling join the show and talk about the land they have acquired and the agencies that they have worked with as a part of their journey. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Host Hogan Brown talks with fellow guide and former colleague Dax Messett. Dax has been a fishing guide for 20 years now, running trout, steelhead and saltwater trips on the west coast, Alaska and even New Zealand. With such a long and geographically diverse career, Dax is sure to have some very entertaining stories and you won't want to miss this show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode host Hogan Brown is joined by NorCal hunting guide Dylan Shipplehout to talk all things local fishing and hunting. Tune in for an entertaining and informative episode with two knowledgeable individuals. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hogan Brown hosts this episode and interviews fellow striper and bass guide Patrick MacKenzie on guiding, cooking, and taking the road less traveled. Hogan is a self proclaimed admirer of guides that take the road less traveled by pioneering new fisheries and finding places to guide off the beaten trail. Patrick is one of these guides. Growing up in Sonoma the natural course of action to start as a fly fishing guide would be the friendly confines of Putah Creek. Patrick took another route, guiding the Napa River and San Francisco Bay for stripers, and Lake Berryessa, Sonoma, Mendocino for spotted, small mouth, and Large mouth bass. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Hodson of United Women on the Fly joins us to talk about what she and her organization is doing to recruit women from all backgrounds into the sport of fly fishing. UWOTF is an interactive Community allowing anglers (specifically women) to connect with other groups, clubs and organizations throughout the world. #unitedwomenonthefly @unitedwomenonthefly Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special On The Water episode, host Chad Alderson spends a day on Lake Almanor with fly fishing guide Mark Antaramian based out of Chester, Ca. Mark has been a fishing guide and instructor in Northern California's Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake fisheries since 1984. The duo absolutely rope fish (all over 20+ inches) and Mark puts Chad on his personal best brown trout to date! Get ready for a fun, frenetic, and entertaining episode! Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 154: Hogan Brown and Lucas Bissett. Listen to this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast.

On June 2nd, 2020 Alvin Dedeaux posted a video on his Instagram feed that made us think about racism in America and more specifically, what it's like to be a black man in our sport. In this episode, we have what is perhaps the most uncomfortable conversation we've had to date on a topic that is red-hot across the nation. We as hosts muddle through as best we can. It is not the conversation we wanted to have, but we felt we must have. Also - Corrine Doctor (RepYourWater) shares what happened after they posted the "black square" on their Instagram account and how their brand chose to deal with it. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Remick Smothers, fly fisherman and outdoor marketing manager for Traeger Grills, joins the Barbless Podcast Network's newest host Hogan Brown for an informative and entertaining show. The two are very knowledgeable and passionate about their respective fisheries and give an interesting look as to what they are catching and when, as well as how to cook some delicious fresh-caught meals. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna hit the water with guide Darrin Deel to chase carp on the fly. The episode starts out much like all good fishing days - in the truck on the way out to the water. Darrin answers a ton of our questions about gear and gives great insight into fishing for one of the most underrated game fish in Northern California's expansive valley - the elusive Common Carp. Book a trip with Darrin via AC Fly Fishing. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Chad Alderson talks with Headwaters Adventure Company co-owner Bryan Anondson about all things kayak. The pair go over the different features and styles helping you figure out the right kayak for you. This is a cant-miss episode for anyone eager to get into 'yak fishing. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nick does a species spotlight with Mike Larkin and guide Kayla Katayama on "Bonefish." The group talk in depth about the species, their habits, and how to fish for them. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode co-host Shad Alderson interviews Nick Hanna and asks him all about shad - where to find them, how to rig for them, and most importantly - how to catch them. Toward the end of the episode, the guys get a bit off-track and talk about utilizing Google Maps for scouting new fishing locations - off-track, but important stuff! Google maps video mentioned in the episode. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's bonus episode, Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Host Dave Stewart gives an update on his new show "The Outdoor Online Marketing Podcast."

In this episode, we welcome back to the show fish biologists Michael Hellmair and Matt Peterson of FISHBIO, Inc. - fisheries and environmental consulting company located in Chico, Ca. and our latest sponsor to join the Barbless.co family. The duo joins Nick and Chad to discuss the latest results from a survey they conducted on Chico, California's Big Chico Creek (BCC) which is also home to California State University Chico's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) where the survey was coordinated. We discuss methodology, equipment used, and promising results in this episode. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chad and Nick talk with Mike Wier and Patrick Samuel from California Trout as well as Sam Sedillo from Trout Unlimited about the recent changes to fishing regulations due to COVID-19. Support the show.

In this episode, Chad and Nick discuss NOAA's San Joaquin River Restoration Program with Hillary Glenn, who works on the San Joaquin River Branch and is Outreach Coordinator for NOAA's California Central Valley Office. CalTrout is hosting its annual Gala & Auction on May 1st at 7:00 pm and this year, you're all invited! Given the current shelter-in-place, they've shifted to a live-stream event where they'll be creating the same excitement, sense of community, and celebration with an online auction, raffle, and updates on their work across the state to ensure healthy fish thrive in healthy waters for future generations. Visit caltrout.org/troutcamp2020 to register today and for more details. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear comments on potential plans to allow CDFW to temporarily delay, restrict or suspend fisheries were needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

In this episode, Chad welcomes tax attorney and Barbless Podcast listener Russ Kessler on the show to break down the various state and federal financial assistance programs available to independent contractors (e.g. guides) and businesses (e.g. lodges and fly shops). Russ's law firm is available to assist you: [https://www.kesslerballengerlaw.com/](https://www.kesslerballengerlaw.com/) (614) 888-3185 Gusto, a payroll service for small businesses has an excellent Resource Hub located here: [https://covidresources.gusto.com/](https://covidresources.gusto.com/) STAY SAFE! Support the show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Chad Alderson discusses the COVID-19 effect on fly fishing brick and mortar businesses and supply chains in China with Brett Renlund, Director of Global Operations for Klean Kanteen, and Hogan Brown, teacher, guide, angler and AFTA board member. Support the show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with lodge owner Michelle Titus and head guide John Jochetti. The duo describes the season's new reality and how they are working through the new challenges presented by this virus. We also make a special announcement at the end! Support the show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with George Revel, owner of Lost Coast Outfitters (LCO). George's shop is located in San Francisco, Ca. and was the first city in California to get the Shelter In Place order nearly 2 weeks ago. George describes the mood in the city, what life is like on the ground, and what he and his staff are doing to deal with the fallout from the current pandemic. Support the show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of the show, we talk with CalTrout's Development and Communications Director Tracey Diaz and Cast Hope's Marketing Director (and guide) Hogan Brown. The duo talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on their non-profits and steps they are taking to mitigate. This is a special, ongoing series dedicated to sharing the stories of the people in the fishing world who are impacted by COVID-19. Support the show. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of the show, we talk with Montana Guide and Outfitter Dan "Rooster" Leavens about COVID 19's impact on his local community and outfitter business. This is a special, ongoing series dedicated to sharing the stories of the people in the fishing world who are impacted by COVID-19. Support the show Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCGASA President James Stone voices his frustration with HSRG (Hatchery Science Review Group) and policies around the Feather River Fish Hatchery.

In this episode Booger Presley (Drew Witmer, Lead Engineering Architect at Barbelss.co) joins us to talk about the technology that is powering Barbless.co's various software products: https://podcast.barbless.co https://rigs.barbless.co https://homewater.barbless.co https://gear.barbless.co This is a technical overview of our entire infrastructure. We also talk about the business a bit, things we've learned along the way, and get into the details on pretty much all of our apps and websites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZVdR19E5mU --- 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 --- Monitor flows on your favorite rivers. 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. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of our 2020 coverage of The Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. Thanks so much to CalTrout for hosting us in their booth this year! Part 2 guests: Ben Furminsky, Josh Udana Great to see you all at the show – see you in 2021! — 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.

Part one of our 2020 coverage of The Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. Thanks so much to CalTrout for hosting us in their booth this year! Part 1 guests: John Walton, Sarah Landström, Chris King. Great to see you all at the show - see you in 2021! — 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.

CalTrout's Jacob Montgomery drops by the studio to give us an update on the Fish Food project (AKA Nigiri Project) that he and the rest of the CalTrout team are working on to ensure that future generations of salmon can survive in our drastically altered California valley watersheds.

Part 2 of 2 If you watched the MeatEater Das Boat series on YouTube then you probably saw the episode featuring April Vokey. In that episode, they paired April up with Oliver Ngy - a conventional bass angler with a reputation of consistently catching some of the biggest bass on the planet. Oliver visited us recently and fished a couple of days with the crew, including Paul Young (AKA) Aquaman. --- 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.

Part One - If you watched the MeatEater Das Boat series on YouTube then you probably saw the episode featuring April Vokey. In that episode, they paired April up with Oliver Ngy - a conventional bass angler with a reputation of consistently catching some of the biggest bass on the planet.

Paul "Aquaman" Young is back, and this time he brought his dad. School is most definitely in session people. After listening to Rich Young drop some nuggets about fishing in and around the SF Bay, you will understand how Aquaman came to be. --- 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.

For 6 months of the year and for the last 21 years Lee Spencer has devoted his life to protecting a wild run of summer steelhead. Lee will spend each day observing and taking detailed notes about his friends occupying this famous hole on Steamboat Creek known as the Dynamite hole, or what most of us now refer to as, Lee’s hole. This famous spot on the North Umpqua river drainage is a must see by all anglers that have a passion for steelhead. We owe Lee some gratitude and a big thank you for all that he has sacrificed, although we are sure he will be the first to say it was entirely his pleasure. --- 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.

In this episode John Sherman joins us to sit down with the one and only Peter B. Moyle. Peter is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology and associate director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California-Davis. Considered by many to be the Godfather of fisheries biology in California, Peter has taught many of our state's top biologists. His book, Inland Fishes of California is what John Sherman describes as "the bible of freshwater fishes in California". We pick Peter's brain on a number of topics - and he's already agreed to do it again, so expect more! --- 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.

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.

Hogan Brown is our guest this week! Hogan is considered by many to be one of the best fly tiers in the country. He recently sat down with us to discuss his thoughts on fly tying - materials, trends, tips, insights and more! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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.

In this episode, Nick and Chad talk with Gayland Taylor, retired DFG Warden for Butte County. Gayland talks about the old days, shares some crazy poacher stories and more in this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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.

In this episode, Nick and Chad talk with Anna Halligan, North Coast Coho Project Director of Western Conservation under Trout Unlimited. This program started 20 years ago to support the endangered Coho Salmon and the restoration of their habitat. The guys get into the various restoration tactics used to restore critical Coho habitat and a ton more. From their website: Our North Coast Coho Project (NCCP) is a partnership of unprecedented scale and scope. Trout Unlimited, timber, gravel, and wine industry leaders, other private landowners, and state and federal agencies are working cooperatively to restore coho salmon runs in Northern California. As TU's North Coast Coho Project completes its 19th year, this groundbreaking initiative has raised and leveraged over $25 million for more than 75 habitat and fish passage improvement projects in the Eel, Navarro, Garcia, Noyo, Russian and Ten Mile rivers and in dozens of smaller stream systems. NCCP delivers both overall management and administration of such projects as well as scientific work that precedes and follows them. To date, the NCCP and our partners have improved or eliminated over 862 miles of old logging roads; removed 12 major fish migration barriers; restored fish access to more than 70 miles of streams; installed more than 2,100 large wood structures in over 120 miles of stream channels; and prevented some 534,000 cubic yards of sediment (that's 53,400 full dump trucks) from entering streams, degrading water quality and habitat conditions. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- TEXT; barbless to 26989 to help protect clean water This episode is brought to you by CalTrout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co

In this episode, Nick and Chad sit down with Jamison Fry, fourth grader and fish enthusiast, and his father Steven Fry. The gang discuss fishing, favorite spots, and the joys of fishing with family. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- This episode is brought to you by CalTrout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless Text BARBLESS to 26989 to help protect clean water. Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co.

In this week’s episode we sit down with Shawn Anderson and Darrin Deel. Shawn is a guide and also a boat mechanic. Darrin is a fly fishing guide and books under AC Fly Fishing, located in Redding, Ca. We cover pretty much everything you should be thinking about when considering your next drift or jet boat. Expect more Buyer’s Guides in the future. If you like this episode, please let us know by leaving us a comment on our Instagram page: @barbless.co. --- 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: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless

Kamchatka, Russia has established a reputation for two things: being home to some of the world’s largest steelhead and having a large number of bears. Each year Kamchatka’s many bears and a few fortunate anglers cross streamside paths in a shared pursuit of the elusive steelhead. In order to protect their clients, local Kamchatka guides use dogs to keep the hungry bears at bay. Enter Kuchook - arguably the most bad-ass alpha dog in the region. No other dog was as respected and loved as Kuchook. Sadly, Kuchook was brought down by a bear recently. Guide Greg Kennedy (@fishkennedybrothers) and industry rep / photographer, John Sherman (@johngsherman) join us to celebrate Kuchook’s legacy, share some special moments on the water with him, and pay tribute to Kamchatka’s Top Alpha Dog, Kuchook. “I hope there’s bears in heaven, because nothing gave Kuchook more pleasure than biting a bear in the ass.” - Greg Kennedy --- 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&

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&

In this episode of the show Tricia Bratcher calls in to talk with us about the impacts that DIY “off grid” marijuana farmers have (if any) on anadromous waterways in Northern California. Tricia is a biologist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and helped develop the information and tools needed to define the potential stressors caused by marijuana production using an impact measurement methodology provided by the EPA called Casual Analysis. Tricia walks us through how this works and shares some insights collected from her time on this project. --- 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&

John McMillan is the Science Director for Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative. He’s been (literally) diving in head-first and swimming with many of the different anadromous fish that we see in our western waters. We sit down to pick his brain and learn a new trick or two along the way.

Jim is back for a quick interview to wrap up the show and make a special announcement. Warning - you should probably listen to 108 before you listen to this one! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

Nerd alert! Chad grabs Dave Stewart (Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast) and Greg Keenan (Fly Fishing Insider Podcast) to compare notes, talk about their show’s unique formats, and basically geek out on all things podcasting as it relates to fly fishing.

Newlyweds KC Badger (pro BMXer) and Kayla Lockhart (angler and social media brand ambassador) sit down with Chad to learn how the two met, their recent move to OR, and Kayla’s day to day activities and responsibilities in promoting the brands and organizations that she loves.

We sit down with Fishpond CEO Johnny Le Coq to talk about his background in photography, his product design process and a whole lot more. This one is a must-listen folks! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

Special guest host Hogan Brown gives Chad the boot and joins Nick to sit down with Meredith McCord, a professional fly angler, trip host, speaker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur.

Sisters Kara and Lynae are the founders of Damsel Fly Fishing, one of the first women’s fly fishing brands to hit the scene in well, forever. The duo hosted us in their booth at IFTD and we got a chance to sit down with them for a fun interview and a run through their product line.

Forrest Rogers is co-owner of RockTreads, an aluminum traction kit that works on ANY boot or shoe. Forrest talks about the early days of the company, the ups and downs of product design and testing, and more. We will be testing our own sets of RockTreads over the upcoming steelhead season and can’t wait to put them through the paces! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

MidCurrent.com’s editor and publisher Marshall Cutchin sits down with us to discuss the early days of his publication, trends in the industry and a lot more. This is a must listen for anyone that maintains their own online content. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

Lise Lozell joins us in the Scott Rod booth to talk about her non-profit group Casting for Recovery (CfR) which provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. DONATE HERE KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

In this special Conference Series of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we travel to Denver, Colorado to join our gracious booth hosts Scott Fly Rods and Damsel Fly Fishing. The two brands let us set up our pop-up studio in their booths to interview a variety of folks that were at the show.  It was inspiring and humbling to be around so many industry professionals who have given their lives to improve the sport of fly fishing at all levels. We learned a lot at IFTD 2019 and we hope you will as well! Episodes 108 through 117 cover the event, so be sure to start at 108 and work forward. To kick off Day One of IFTD 2019 we sit down with Jim Bartschi to discuss the finer points of rod design and learn about Scott’s latest “Sector Series” saltwater rod that was already generating a lot of buzz at the event. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

In this episode Far Bank rep Alex Ramirez drops by our studio in Chico, Ca. to walk us through his experience as a fly fishing brand rep. Learn how he got started, a bit about the brands he reps and more on this episode of the show! At the beginning of the show we mention the movie Highlander - arguably one of the greatest films ever made, ever. Here’s a link. Finally, sorry for the delay in posting this episode! We were at the International Fly Tackle Dealer’s Association (IFTD) last week and are playing catch-up. Expect to see A TON (11 episodes!) of new content dropping all next week that recap our experience at IFTD. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- 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&

In this special On The Water episode of the show we drive to Anderson, Ca. to meet up with Coleman Fish Hatchery Complex Manager Brett Galyean for a detailed on-site tour of the entire operation. In the first half of the show we sit down with Brett in his office and talk through the many logistical and strategic challenges he and his team face on a daily basis and how they mitigate them. On the back half of the show (sorry for the audio issue) Brett takes us on a private tour of the facility where we learn about the end-to-end process and stop to appreciate the salmon currently stacked up in Battle Creek! Looking for something fun to do this month with the kiddos? NOW is the time to take a tour of the hatchery! For more info: https://www.fws.gov/coleman/happenings.html. --- 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&

Meet Vince Bryan - CEO of Whooshh innovations, the company behind what media has dubbed, “The Salmon Cannon”. Vince talks about the early days and origins of the device (hint - it wasn’t intended for fish passage) and why the company decided to pivot. Also learn about how the device was designed, and its current capabilities. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co.

As many of you know California experienced one of the worst droughts on record this past decade. Many native fish species suffered through this period while others did much better - like on the Mokelumne River. In this episode we sit down with Jose Setka, Manager of the Fish and Wildlife Division at East Bay Municipal Utility District, colloquially referred to as "East Bay Mud" or simply EBMUD. EBMUD is a public utility district that provides water and sewage treatment services for the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay - pulling much of their water from the Mokelumne River. Part of their responsibility is maintaining EBMUD’s privately owned fish hatchery on the Mokelumne - which Mr. Setka oversees. Learn how Setka and his team navigated California’s 10 years of drought and exceeded expectations in terms of salmon returns right here on this episodes of Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Enjoy!!!

If you aren’t familiar with Fall River Mills then you should be. This legendary trout river is tucked between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges of Shasta County, California. Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen are visible from nearly anywhere on the river - truly epic visuals in 360 degrees. On this special On The Water episode of the show we get to tag along with Michelle Titus - owner of the Clearwater Lodge (near Fall River) and head Clearwater guide John Fochetti. The duo take us on a tour of Fall River where we learn about the river’s history, the awesome work Cal Trout is doing, and more. And oh yeah, Michelle also catches her personal best 25” rainbow!!! Clearwater Lodge is a world-class all-inclusive fly fishing resort that offers excellent food, accommodations and guiding. Michelle and the rest of the team go the extra mile to make every guest feel special and strive to provide the best fly fishing experience possible.

NOAA’s Jon Ambrose calls into the show to give us a quick update on the Chinook salmon reintroduction project planned for the the McCloud River.

Meet father and son team Bubba and Brian Pultz - they talk about their business, inspiration for tying flies and more. Big flies catch big fish!

Have you ever been driving down the highway only to be passed by a fully-outfitted 4x4 sprinter van and wondered, “how do I get me one of those?”. Well this episode will answer that question, and more. Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Feld - President at Sportsmobile West located in Fresno, Ca. We ask Jonathan a bunch of first time buyer questions and he knocks them all out of the park. Once you are done listening to this episode you will have a very good foundation on the wonderful world of sprinter vans and what owning or renting one can do to make your next fishing trip even more amazing. You will learn about what to consider when outfitting one for fishing, and also learn how to configure it so that you can write it off as a first or second home - yup, you can write off the interest just like a house. Loan options are similar too, making them more financially doable for folks than you might think! If Chris Farley were still alive he’d be rocking a Sportsmobile. --- 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& Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

In this special BONUS episode... of the 100th episode... of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast Chad and Nick turn the keys over to special guest host Jason Colabove (owner of Crush in Chico, Ca.) for an interview about Barbless.co. We each talk about our backgrounds a bit and what got us into fishing, take a look back at all of our favorite episodes, discuss future plans for the show, and where Barbless.co is heading as a company. Finally, we are honored to have California Trout as our new sponsor. 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& Things mentioned on the show: https://rigs.barbless.co/ https://flows.barbless.co/ https://podcast.barbless.co/ Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

In this 100th episode of the show (WHOA!) we get down under… water with Paul Young - a real life Aquaman. Paul is a professional spear fisherman who holds all sorts of records in his sport. He’s a member of the USA team, was the recipient of the Underwater Society’s Athlete of The Year award in 2016 - the list goes on and on. Around these parts Paul is known as Aquaman. When he’s not running his business or being a dad, he spends most of his free time on the Sacramento River hunting underwater prey. Paul stalks 40LB + stripers with little more than a spear, mask, snorkel, suit and whatever air he can store in his lungs for his often 90 second + dives in the Sac’s cold and murky waters. We saved this one for our 100th episode and for good reason. Prepare to LEARN A TON and also have your mind blown in a variety of ways - we sure as hell did! Finally, we have a new intro! We are honored to have California Trout as our new sponsor. Expect more around this in a bonus episode we will be pushing out later this week. You will also get an update on Barbless.co - us personally, our plans for the podcast, the apps, the business and a bunch of other stuff that you may find interesting. Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

What if you had an entomologist with you on the way to your next fishing spot? If you listen to this episode you pretty much will! Caddis are one of the most prolific insects in our lakes, rivers, and streams. The best anglers we know always make a point to stop at the water's edge to assess a given situation, watch for bugs, turn a few rocks and check out a spider's web to see what bugs have been caught in the last few days. This episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we offer you another installment of our new Species Spotlight series as we sit back down with Joe Slusark and explore the life stages of the legendary Caddis. Learn about the small triggers that happen during the different stages of the Caddis to crack their code and apply what you’ve learned to your own home waters. Know better, Fish Better with Barbless.co!

On this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we sit down with Christiaan Pretorius, to say he's an avid angler doesn't quite do it justice. At his age he has wrestled with more species on a fly rod than most folks can count. His passion for the outdoors is second to none and while his fly fishing pedigree is long and accomplished, he'd be the last one to brag about it. Fishing, hunting, photography and conservation run deep in this man's blood. We were excited to pick his brain about all of his adventures, favorite tactics, and species to chase on the fly. If you dream of chasing fish on flats, running down monster roosterfish on the beach, tramping through the jungle to find golden dorado in clear water, this is the episode for you.

Chad didn’t forget the SD card this time around so here’s a new On The Water ( OTW) episode with a familiar guest, Aaron Grabiel from Harvest Wild! Join Chad, Nick and Aaron as they drift down one of, if not THE best trout fishery California has to offer, the Lower Sacramento River in Redding, Ca. The hot summer months in Northern California makes this area of the river light up with PMDs and Caddis - right behind them are the famous football-shaped rainbow trout slurping them up like beef noodles in Bangkok. Listen in as we share some hot tips and tactics to bring a few fish to hand, and more importantly just have a great time out On The Water! --- LINKS https://www.riverxguide.com https://www.barbless.co https://www.harvestwild.com/ WANT TO DOWNLOAD OUR FLOWS BETA (iOS only)? http://shots.amp.build/awQbBV Android version is coming soon!

Introducing a new series format for the show - Species Spotlight! Occasionally we will dedicate an entire episode to getting SUPER geeky with a biologist around a specific species (or two). Got it? Awesome, let’s kick things off with the mighty Tarpon! Did you know Tarpon have stem cells in their eyes that help them adapt their vision to different light conditions?  Do you know where they go to spawn? We didn't either until we spoke with fish biologist Dr. Michael Larkin, one of the first graduates from the Tarpon and Bonefish Trust in Florida! Join us as work our way down the Atlantic coastline and into the Gulf to learn about one of the best fish species to chase on the fly, Megalops Atlanticus. LINKS https://www.riverxguide.com IPHONE USERS - want to download our Flows app beta? Download It Now

In this special On The Water (OTW) episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast Nick takes us on the Sacramento River in Northern California to chase striper on the fly with Hogan Brown and Chuck Ragan! If you are thinking about chasing stripers this summer then listen up because all three of these guys know how to get at them on the fly - there’s something for everyone on this episode. Please note: we had some issues with one of the mics so the audio cuts out from time to time - we strive to push out the best content we can, but occasionally hit a bump or two. Links http://www.crflyfishing.com https://www.hgbflyfishing.com https://www.riverxguide.com https://www.barbless.co

In this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we switch gears a bit and sit down with Rick Saez (host of The Outdoor Biz Podcast). Rick calls in to discuss the positive benefits of using podcasts to promote your outdoor brand. We also compare notes toward the end of the episode on how we approach our two shows from a production perspective. Links https://www.instagram.com/rick.saez/ https://www.theoutdoorbizpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/theoutdoorbizpodcast

Renowned fly fishing author, guide, seminar speaker and TV host Phil Rowley calls into the show to discuss the finer points of fly fishing in lakes / stillwater situations. We talk specifically about: Tying flies Retrieves Casting from a float tube Knots Rods / lines Bugs / entomology Targeting walleye, browns, rainbows on the fly Fishing leeches with deadly effect on big nasty browns Tying various balanced leeches and color selections The importance of stout hooks when targeting big fish Trout feeding habits in stillwater And more! Links for this episode: http://www.flycraftangling.com https://twitter.com/FlycraftPhil https://www.facebook.com/philip.rowley.9 http://flycraftanglingadventures.blogspot.ca http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCraftAngling https://www.instagram.com/philrowleyflyfishing

Before you take that next adventure to the beach we have a killer episode for you to check out!  Join us as we talk with Evan Praskin of StokeVentures and break down the way he and his friends have shortened the learning curve on fishing the surf for perch, striper and halibut. Perch are an abundant species that thrive along our California and Oregon coastlines.  If you've ever been blown off your favorite coastal river, standing on a piece of drift wood starring into Big Blue and wondered where and how to catch these hard fighting "bluegill of the ocean", we have the answers and more on this episode of the The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Links: https://www.stokeventuresflyfishing.com https://www.instagram.com/stokeventures https://rigs.barbless.co Corrections: The daily bag limit and possession limit for Perch is 20 fish in combination of all species, with not more than 10 fish of any one species. In the episode we talked about it being "unlimited", which it is not!

On another special episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we are back once again in Fall River Mills, Ca. for the 2019 5 Rivers Challenge hosted by the Clearwater Lodge and CalTrout. Our guest is legendary fly fishing photographer Val Atkinson. Val has traveled the planet chasing both fresh and saltwater species and the anglers that stalk them. We talk with Val about his amazing career, how technology has impacted his profession and also got some great photography tips that anyone can apply to their own photography game! ABOUT OUR GUEST Val studied photography and fine art at the Columbus College of Art & Design for 6 years. Also Ansel Adams classes later. He has been a flyfishing and travel photographer for 35 years. You can find him online at: www.ValAtkinson.com | https://www.instagram.com/val_atkinson/

On this special episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we come to you from Fall River Mills, Ca. on the eve of the 2019 5 Rivers Challenge hosted by the Clearwater Lodge and CalTrout. Curtis Knight, Executive Director of California Trout joins us to discuss CalTrout’s charter, some cool projects that are in flight, dam removals, hatcheries and also gives us an update on the Yolo Bypass project, see our “Raising Salmon in Rice Fields” episode for more. About Our Guest (via CalTrout.org) Curtis has worked for CalTrout since 2000. His passion for all things water led him to pursue a masters degree in Fisheries from Utah State University. His first job out of graduate school was with the The Nature Conservancy living and working at the McCloud River Preserve where in between hatches he successfully finished his thesis. When he is not canvasing California for CalTrout, he lives in Mt. Shasta with his wife Amy and their two daughters Greta and Isabel.

Given where we are at with artificial intelligence and robotics experts estimate that we will be subjugated by machines somewhere between 2040-2050*. Once this happens we humans will need to get back to our roots - no more buying shrink wrapped meats in bulk at Costco kiddos. We will once again need to hunt and gather on our own. This is why Michelle and Aaron Grabiel created Harvest Wild**. If you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a robot uprising, grab your loved ones, food, water, guns and rods and make your way to Palo Cedro, Ca. where you will meet the leaders of the human resistance (the Grabiels). Once on the compound they will teach you everything you need to know to survive in the wild - hunting for blacktail deer, wild boar, waterfowl and turkey. If you aren’t into guns (um, it’s a robot uprising you need to reconsider your position), Aaron will show you how to catch a trout with a fly rod, gear, standing in a boat, walking and wading - you name it. If you consider yourself a pacifist (again, time for introspection here - ROBOTS!) then the Grabiels can show you how to ID and sustainability harvest all types of wild food. What kind of a survivalist would you be if you didn’t know how to prepare and cook all that game and wild food you harvested? The Grabiels have you covered there too with meal prep and cooking instructions. Is there anything these two can’t do? The Robopocolypse doesn’t sound so bad now, right? * Experts rarely agree on anything, especially this topic. ** No, no they didn’t.

If a trout is Pulp Fiction’s Jules Winnfield, then the Hexagenia Limbata is basically a Big Kahuna Burger - they are about the same size and tasty AF. Join us as we sit back down with The Petaluma Pigmy (Hal Janssen) to pick his brain on all things Hex Hatch - when and where to find ‘em, stealthy approaches, rod / reel, and what his leader formula looks like. Nick also shares his secrets - which are WAY different than Hal’s tactics but equally as effective. In other words, there’s more than one way to skin this cat! CSUC Entomologist Joe Slusark also pops in for a surprise visit to talk about the Hex’s fascinating life history. If you are planning to target big fish on big Hex flies in June and July, then this episode will get you quickly up to speed. Now come on, let's get into character.

You’ve heard of Six Minute Abs, but have you heard of Six Minute Spey? In this episode of the show former guest Kate Watson calls in from BC to talk with us about her adventures at this year’s Spey-o-Rama. Kate sets the context best: “Well damn, what a hell of a week. It’s been another year of training, another winter of driving huge distances to seek open water for a weekend of practice, another year of filming, reviewing & revising casts and it all boils down to six minutes. That is all. You have six minutes to ‘prove’ yourself amongst the world’s best casters. Six minutes to stand in a pond, competing against Mother Nature and her winds or lack thereof, competing against your previous scores, competing against your friends and competitors from around the world and more so competing against the nerves that swallow your mind and push your stomach up into your throat.” - Kate W. via Instagram The idea for this episode was to try to get into Kate’s head before, during and after the event. What you will hear is funny, interesting and educational! Are you ready for Six Minute Spey? 6's the key number here. Think about it. 6-Elevens. 6 dwarves. 6, man, that's the number. 6 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea? It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Kate time, baby. Step into our office!

If you are into the outdoors then odds are that you’ve ran across at least one Klean Kanteen. You might even own one or two. In this episode of the show we sit down with Jeff Cresswell one of the co-owners of the brother-sister team at Klean Kanteen headquartered here in Chico, Ca. Jeff and his sister’s team introduced the first stainless steel, BPA-free, reusable water bottle in 2004 - basically defining an entirely new category in the outdoor space and providing a solution to single-use plastic water bottles. No small feat! Jeff tells us about the early days of the company, how they managed to scale under enormous demand, what scared him most, and how they overcame adversity. Jeff and team have built an international outdoor brand that is focused on sustainability, giving back to the community, and making a positive impact on the planet. If you are building your own outdoor brand or aspiring to build one, or you are into learning about how things are made or just plain and simply a fan of the brand, then hit play!

In this episode of the show we sit down with NOAA Biologist Jon Ambrose. Jon is the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) salmon Reintroduction Coordinator for the California Central Valley. We talk in detail about the reintroduction efforts currently underway to bring Winter Run Chinook salmon back to the McCloud River. The plan involves deployment of a thermal curtain that stretches bank-to-bank across the upper section of the McCloud arm of Lake Shasta in an effort to capture and truck migrating juvenile salmon. We express our concerns for what a thermal curtain would mean to resident lake brown trout and rainbow trout that use the McCloud each year in the fall for spawning (at the same time the reintroduction project will be happening). Be sure to download schematics for the thermal curtain as well taking a deeper dive into a presentation that we just published to our YouTube channel - a collaboration we did with Jon on behalf of NOAA/NMFS in order to represent the agency’s plan as accurately as possible. All links are below. Learn more about the project: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/bdo/shasta-dam-fish-pass.html Watch Jon's presentation: [embed]https://youtu.be/u58FQQfY150[/embed]

Fly Fishing Team USA’s Devin Olsen is back to talk about his new book Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers. The book discusses Tight-Line / European Style Nymphing (ESN) / Czech Nymphing in great detail. We talk with Devin about the differences in fishing European water vs. USA’s waters, how to methodically break down different sections of a river or stream, and how fly fishing competitions work. We also spend a significant amount of time discussing high-stick tactics for steelhead - from fishing out of a drift boat to walking and wading for them. It works and it’s deadly! You can buy his book right now on his website.

In this episode we welcome back FishBio fisheries biologists Michael Hellmair and Tyler Pilger. The team sits down with us to discuss the more technical aspects of their jobs - specifically, the tools they use day in and day out to help them monitor, measure and store all types of fisheries related data. Fisheries science is a very interesting field and impacts every one of us (whether you fish or not!) - the data collected, observations and assessments made from that data are often used to shape fishing regulations, water management policy and lots more. If you’ve ever wondered what eDNA is all about, how fish are tracked or what those cement truck mixer looking things are on the river, then this episode is for you.

In the very spey-cial episode of the show, we sit down with #spey legend Dec Hogan who was recently in Chico teaching a #speycasting clinic for Fish First fly shop in Chico, Ca. Dec has been there since the very beginning of fishing two-handed rods - well before purpose-built gear was a thing. He tells us about the early days of the sport - how he and his friends hacked together their own lines and rods and what he learned along the way. Dec is also into #birding - he shares some insights into fishing through the trained eyes of a bird watcher (hint: they are related!). Dec’s first book “A Passion for Steelhead” is one of THE books on Steelhead fishing history and techniques. Co-host Nick Hanna owns a copy of the book and has a very, very special connection to it due to his long hours spent with it as a teen where he practiced both two and one-handed casting methods over and over and over. Dec also discusses his new book - Steelhead Fly Tying Art & Design - a meticulously crafted book filled with step-by-step #flytying photos and instruction that he and Marty Howard (@martyohoward) recently published. If you are into spey or thinking about getting into spey, this is the episode you should swing on by and check out.

For those of you who chase coastal #steelhead, you know first hand what these apex predators can do to wild steelhead and #salmon populations. You’ve seen the torn up carcases, bite and claw marks up close and personal. In this episode we sit down with two #fisheries experts in Oregon - the literal front line of this often divisive issue. Brandon Chasco is one of NOAA’s (@noaafisheries) quantitative ecologists working on interactions between fisheries and protected species up and down the Western United States. Shaun Clements holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science/Physiology from OSU (@odfwnfip). He oversees 10-15 projects in and around Oregon focused on delisting/down-listing of #ESA listed species, recovering sensitive species, developing monitoring techniques, addressing management questions, and developing management plans. Both men are well versed in all things related to #pinniped #predation and mitigation. These experts answer the question, are sea lions TRULY making a dent in salmon and steelhead populations? If they are, then how do we proceed? What is the timeline? Are we past the point of no return?

This week Stillwater Fly-Fishing Secrets author Hal "The Petaluma Pigmy" Janssen is back on the show to talk springtime fishing tactics with us. This one has it all folks - #fish, #bugs and anything goes waterfront #fisticuffs. Nut-shots, throat-punches, eye-gouges and more in this ultra-violent episode of the show!

Experts agree that it takes about 10,000 hours to truly master something. Artist Steve Nielsen has exceeded this benchmark by many thousands of hours. Those hours have been spent pounding, stretching, painting, sanding and sculpting from his shop in Oroville, Ca. The result of his labor manifests in life-like replicas of salmonids, butterflies, birds and other critters - all from stainless steel. Steve’s thoughtful and elegant attention to detail combined with his relentless drive to always take his next project to higher level is what puts him at the top of his industry. Join us as we step into the mind of a driven artist to learn what makes him tick. Many of his insights, thought processes, etc. can be applied to your own pursuits - whether it’s tying that next fly, making a connection to that next fish, or kicking ass in your career.

Do you hear that sound? That's a Special Beer being cracked on this episode of the Barbless.co Podcast. Join us as we welcome Taco Fly Co. owner Mario Guel to the show. A former skater, Mario's infectious passion for our sport and gritty style make Taco Fly Co. an up and coming fly fishing brand you should all be keeping an eye on!

On this week's episode of the show we sit down with co-founders Justin Bilbao and Gregg Shaw - founders of GuideBox. The guys promise a quick and easy way to get you the gear and info you need to catch more fish on the fly with their new GuideBox product - a mix of gear and river-specific info rolled up into a guide-curated kit delivered to your door. This is the first time we've seen a product like this on the market and thought you guys would find their story interesting! Oh, and Hogan Brown drops in too!

Last week we visited Pyramid Lake located just outside Sparks, NV and got some pointers from Reno Fly Shop guide Mike Anderson on how to target the lake’s legendary Lahontan Cutthroat Trout behemoths! Join us for this On The Water episode and get insights from Mike on the lake’s unique history, ecology and how to catch these lake monsters.

In this episode we sit down with Glenn Evans. Glenn works in Hollywood as Director of Photography (DP) specializing in underwater cinematography and various other outdoor film and television productions. In 2010, Glenn joined season four of Whale Wars aboard the Bob Barker vessel, one of the most challenging jobs he has undertaken. He was also the DP on “Edge of Alaska” for the Discovery Channel and worked as DP on ABC’s Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin.

This episode marks the conclusion of our coverage of the 2019 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. In this episode you will be reacquainted with a few folks who've already been guests on the show (John Sherman, Kayla Katayama), and meet a few new ones! Guest timecodes: Conway Bowman - Mako sharks on the fly - 00:07:00 John Sherman - Photography tips - 00:23:19 Kayla Katayama - Catching up - 00:46:30 Matt "Gilligan" Coles - Guide, Reno NV - 00:59:11 Meghan Barker - TU - Pebble Mine - 01:15:57 Michelle Titus - Clear Water Lodge - 01:26:14 Ron VanderHeiden - Chasing rooster-fish - 01:50:00

This week we are bringing you a front row seat to one of the biggest fly fishing shows in California - the 2019 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. In this epic 2 part series you will meet 12 movers and shakers in the industry. Get ready to learn about their backgrounds, what makes them tick and very likely pick up some tips that you can apply to your next angling adventure. This episode is Day One, look for Day Two to drop next week! Guest timecodes: George Revel - Partner, Lost Coast Outfitters - 00:06:30 Jim Bartschi - President, Scott Fly Rods - 00:43:40 John Rickard - Owner, Wild Waters Fishing - 00:56:08 Maury Hatch - Rep, Costa - Guide - 01:15:26 Philip Rowley - Author - 01:38:37

In this episode of the Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast, we sit down with guide Jordan Romney and do a deep dive into fishing Putah Creek near Winters, Ca. Putah is a tailwater fishery located below Lake Berryessa and is a listed Wild and Heritage Trout Water. Jordan shares some insider tips that will help you catch one of those twenty-plus-inch fish that Putah is known for. We also talk about catch and release fishing, how to spot redds, and what led Jordan and others to promote and practice a voluntary Putah closure during the winter months. Put the truck in drive, hit play and prepare to unlock the secrets of Putah Creek.

In this episode of the Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast, we go to school with the Professor X of fly tying and industry legend Mike Mercer. It's not every day that you get to sit down with a guy like Mike, reach into their brain and pull out gobs of gooey fly tying info and travel tips. Mr. Mercer is an OG in the fly fishing world. No fish is safe from his flies. If you think you've created the next best stonefly, he's probably already tied it… blindfolded. Prepare to go around the world and back again with Mike Mercer on this 71st episode of the show.

In this exciting episode of the show we sit down with UC Davis Ecologist Carson Jeffres and learn about a new fish rearing program that merges agriculture with fisheries science in innovative and amazing ways. We also learn about subduction zones and how they play a role in sustaining a diverse fishery ecosystem. All fish are the same age. The ones on the left were raised in a hatchery. The fish on the right were raised in a rice field floodplain. Rice field netted off as rearing habitat for baby salmon.

On our 69th (giggity) episode of the Barbless.co Podcast we sit down with fishing guide and writer JD Richey. JD runs a guide business offering year-round guided fishing trips for salmon, steelhead, striped bass in Northern California, Alaska and Patagonia. We talk to JD about a number of topics ranging from jet boats to how to outrun a bear in a foot race (hint: you can't). Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie has been guiding a long time and knows California's water better than most. Listen in as we do an "On The Water" episode with Ernie and learn about his background, fishing strategies and more. Also, if you are fortunate enough to get a guide trip booked with him (via @the_fly_shop), be sure to bring a few Foster's Oil Cans with you (you can thank us later). Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The planned Sites Reservoir project would be located on the west side of the Sacramento Valley, approximately 10 miles west of the rural town of Maxwell, California. The foothill region East of Maxwell has been considered ideal for off-stream water storage since the 1980’s. Jeffrey Sutton General Manager for the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority (TCCA), joins us to answer our questions and concerns. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! In our first episode of Season 3, 2019 we talk with Jason Cockrum, owner of Jaydacator's - balsa wood floats that are becoming a staple in many Northern California fly fishers gear bags. Jason explains in detail how he creates each hand-made piece, and the trial and error it took to get them where they are today. Also learn how to craft some dependable float / indicator rigs using his product. Links: http://www.jcflyfishing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaydacator/

In this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast guide Ryan Williams introduces us to Float and Fly - a technique used to target sluggish stillwater bass during the winter months. If you are wondering what to do now that the regular season is over, this episode is for you! Links: http://www.flyfishcnv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_ryancwilliams/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVpuuu5jNSjpeb3SjzFMP-w

Aside from being a very successful business man, Jerry Lewis is an avid fly fisher and head of the Sugar Creek Fly Fishing club. On this episode of the Barbless Podcast, we bring in Jerry to talk about the Sugar Creek Ranch Fly Fishing club and on why you should pay them a visit. We also talk about how the Sugar Creek Ranch is helping out with conservation efforts on endangered salmon species.

In this episode, we explore the devastation caused by California's deadliest fires to date - the Camp Fire, and its impact on our local waterways and fisheries. Allen Harthorn (Friends of Butte Creek) and Michael Hellmair (Fishbio) discuss the fire's repurcussions on the environment now, and in the future. We also explore the recovery efforts and ways in which you can help out those impacted and displaced due to the fire.

Tim Fox has been fishing Northern California since the mid 80s. His experience and knowledge helped him design one of the world's deadliest flies known to man: Fox’s Poopah. “It’s Poopaliscious!” Join us as we talk fishing and hunting with one of the industry's favorite, and a good friend, Mr. Tim Fox.

While fly fishing remains our bread and butter people still have to put food on the table, and the best way to accomplish this is in the world of bass fishing.  Join us as we talk bass fishing with Tyler Bounds and Chad Sweitzer who both compete for the Chico State Bass team.

In this episode we sit down with Jeff Armstrong and learn about how he and his team manage ponds and lakes in Northern California. Managing a lake’s fragile ecosystem is a balancing act of science, hard work and sometimes good, old fashioned intuition.

Have you ever found yourself on the coast with the family during the summer and dreaming about the winter fishing? Well we have a new species for you to chase on those off months, listen in as we discuss catching cutthroat with the guys from Fishbio who have spent a fair amount of time snorkeling and fishing the CA coastline.

Mark Stopher is an ecologist with 36 years of experience resolving a broad array of complex natural resource management issues. He has worked with local governments, State and Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and tribes. He is recently retired from CDFW as their Senior Policy Advisor. Join us as we talk with him about his recent Bluefin Tuna Trip, Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement, Shasta Dam, Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project, Upper Sac - Cantara / Dunsmuir Pesticide Spill and more!

On this week's episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we sit down with Kara Tripp - Founder of Damsel Fly Fishing, current Director of Montana Women's Fly Fishing School and guide for Gallatin River Guides. Kara talks to us about being a female in the industry, getting her start at Redding Fly Shop, and what led to her and her sister starting Damsel Fly Fishing - a company specializing in fly fishing products for women. Links: http://damselflyfishing.com https://www.pinterest.com/damselfishing https://www.instagram.com/damsel_fly_fishing_ Twitter @Damsel_FF

Are you in the market for new fishing glasses? Ever wondered how polarized glass works? Confused by all the different colored lenses out there and what they are designed to do? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this episode is for you. This week we welcome Costa Sunglasses NorCal Rep Chris Shultz and Optometrist David "Murph" Clark (Chico Family Eye Care) to the show. Find out what Costa has been working on (SPOILER - 100% sustainable glasses made from discarded fishing nets!) and the science behind their lenses. "Murph" gets in the mix too and tells us how to take care of our eyes and what happens when you get a hook in your eyeball! https://www.facebook.com/FECOChico @costasunglasses #SeeWhatsOutThere @costa_norcal #polorizedsunglasses @costabassfishing #flyfishing #flyfishinggear #eyes #sunglasses #adventure #explore

In this episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing podcast we talk with co-founder of Meat Market Flies, Lukas Ferrenburg. Join us as we learn how and why Meat Market Flies was founded. Lukas is also a biologist and spends a lot of time swinging with NorCal salmon. He is also an avid angler so be prepared to hear a bit about some of his favorite NorCal and Oregon fly fishing destinations.

Andrew Harris spent a lot of time in Plumas National Forest learning and fishing his way around all of the fantastic water that this area has to offer.  Just an hour and a half from Reno, three hours from Sacramento, and four to five hours from the Bay area, the Plumas National Forest is a great place to get away from it all and enjoy some fine trout fishing set against a backdrop of beautiful scenery.  Join us as we learn some of his secret water and where he likes to guide and take his clientele for the last 20 years.

Did you know that a bug is not an insect and an insect is not a bug?  Did you know that mayflies like to dance and make love too?  Ever wonder what fly to tie on during that blizzard hatch?  We have the answers and more on this podcast with one of our dearest friends Joe Slusark.  Joe is a entomologist from Chico State, for over 20 years Joe has been living his dream wading chest deep into the world of entomology.  Join us as we talk fishing and bugs with one of the coolest guys we know and have the pleasure of fishing with, Joe Slusark.

Do you ever wonder where that fish is from staring through the glass at your local grocery store?  If I buy that piece of Salmon, how will I prepare it?  Well we have the answers and more in this podcast as we interviewed two amazing individuals in our local food industry.  Jason Calobove is part owner at Crush in Chico and has a passion for all things food and fishing.  Matt Janeway works at the Rawbar in Chico, sharing his passion for sushi as well as his knowledge and concerns with farming fish around the globe.  Sustainability and fisheries management will play a huge roll as the world's appetite continues to grow above and beyond our natural resources.

In this bonus episode we welcome Jesse Alexander on the show to quickly chat with us about the Carr Fire currently raging in Redding, Ca. Here are some ways you can help now Salvation Army is not yet requesting volunteers, but you can track updates on the Redding relief efforts and their evolving needs at GoSalArmy.org. The Red Cross, which assists fire evacuees, also can use donations; you can give online by clicking here, calling 800-RED-CROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation, billed to your wireless carrier fund. United Way of Northern California is accepting donations for its Shasta County Fire Relief Fund. All proceeds will benefit victims of the Carr Fire. Donate to the United Way Shasta County Fire Relief Fund here or by texting CARRFIRE to 91999, which will text you back with options for giving. Shasta Community Regional Foundation is accepting donations toward its Community Disaster Relief Fund here. You can learn about how the fund will be used on its website. Tri Counties Bank has pledged an initial $25,000 to a Carr Fire Fund 2018 in a verified GoFundMe campaign to help those impacted by the fires. Read more about it and donate here. Additionally, GoFundMe is consolidating all verified fundraising campaigns related to the Carr Fire in one place. Find more information on who is raising money on the platform and where the funds are going here. Give to a California food bank that’s helping victims, but first, call and make sure they need donations. Find your local food bank here. If you are a medical or health worker in the area, find information on how to qualify and register to be a Disaster Healthcare Volunteer in Shasta County. The Haven Humane Society is raising money on Facebook to 5support its efforts to house animals displaced by the fires. Those in the area can also donate dog and cat crates, food, and water bowls. Read more here: SacBee ABC 7 News Newsweek

"Since the inception of fly-fishing centuries ago, Stillwater has always been viewed as the backseat of the sport. The allure, glamour, and challenges of dry fly-fishing on rivers and streams have been the primary steering wheel directing anglers’ thoughts and fly-fishing literature. With the popularity of fly-fishing today and the pressure exerted by the large number of anglers on the trout streams of the world, many fly-fishermen have turned their thoughts to the challenge of Stillwater, where quality fly-fishing still exists, uncrowded in peace and serenity.” -Stillwater, Fly-Fishing Secrets by Hal W. Janssen Learning to fly fish a lake can be like sitting down at a 10,000 piece puzzle, one lake can take two lifetimes to learn.  Listen in as the Fly-Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Hal Janssen, breaks down his life in the fly fishing world as well as his amazing book which contains fishing secrets that every angler should know before hitting his or hers local stillwater. Hal’s book includes successful techniques, 48 fly patterns, diagrams, knot tying instructions and much more.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Wier recently who has been influential in the fly fishing world.  His videos have changed the way we look at the sport and now he is helping CalTrout share their vision through different media platforms.  Join us as we break down the anatomy of CalTrout and discuss the past, present and future projects that will "solve complex resource issues while balancing the needs of wild fish and people".

The origins of European Style Nymphing (ESN) are often hotly debated. In this episode we speak with Eric Palmer - author of the essay: Ted Towendolly and the Origin of Short-Line Nymphing on the Upper Sac - How the Wintu Indians, the 49ers, Ted Fay, and Joe Kimsey Impacted Modern-day Nymphing with a Fly. Join us as Eric reads from his essay and describes an amazing journey that begins in the 1800s on the banks of the upper Trinity River and ends in present day Dunsmuir California along the Upper Sacramento River. Eric's throughly researched take on the subject is dense with information and offers more insight into which region invented High Stick Nymphing - the US, or the EU? #highsticknymphing #euronymphing #europeanstylenymphing #czechnymphing #esn #flyfishing #wintu #wintuindians #nativeamericans #tedfay #joekimsey #tedfayflyshop #bobgrace #dunsmuirca #granitebayflycasters #barbless #barbless.co @chadalderson @norcalflyguy

Travel with us on our audio journey from the headwaters of the Sacramento River and Shasta Resevoir, to the Delta as we discuss the state of our current and future fisheries with Captain James Stone.  James brings a wealth of knowledge that helped lay a solid foundation for the issues we face in our local Northern California watersheds. James is the president of the Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen's Association (NCGASA) and a local fishing/hunting guide. The NCGASA is an organization that represents the “Sportsmens Voice” of Northern California. They have appointed regional program managers throughout California that represent the voice of anglers, hunters and guides within their region's community.

In this week’s episode we speak with Kristy Lanham - Community Manager and Steve Roberts - Sterling District Manager for Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI). We learn a bit about SPI’s history, what sustainable business practices they currently are using, how the Sierra Nevada Yellow Legged Frog is being managed, SPI’s private road system and why the yellow gates are everywhere, as well as some listener questions.

In this episode we talk to the founder of Woodzee Sun Glasses, Luke Winter. Woodzee is a maker of 100% natural wood eyewear. It was founded in Chico, California with the goal of growing a business committed to creating quality renewable products priced for everyone to enjoy. Luke breaks down everything you need to be thinking about when it comes to building and growing a lifestyle brand. If you are a fly fishing guide, starting your own fly fishing line of active wear, or own your own business this episode is for you.

In this jam-packed episode CDFW's Environmental Program Manager Roger Bloom breaks down a number of topics for us, including: The New 6ft leader regulations. Pegging beads, what is is how it works. CDFW findings on recommended hook-to-bead lengths based on a series of studies they conducted. History of some of California's fishing regulations, plans for fixing them and how it all works. And more!

In this episode, Devin Olsen from Fly Fishing Team USA is our guest and breaks down all kinds of good stuff around Tight-Line / European Style Nymping (ESN) / Czech Nymphing. BONUS - Devin just released his new DVD with partner Lance Egan entitled: Modern Nymphing Elevated - Beyond the Basics: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/modernnymphingelevated Devin is offering 10% off to Barbless Podcast listeners! Enter code BARBLESS10 at checkout!

In this week's episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we speak with California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists Sarah Mussulman, Mitch Lockhart and John Hanson. Sarah and team discuss their experience surveying some of California’s most remote high lakes in Plumas and Sierra Counties in search of The Sierra Yellow Legged Frog which is currently on the Endangered Species List. The team also tells us about various Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (LCT) recovery efforts in and around the Lake Tahoe region. Citizen Science is an emerging avenue for data collection - learn how you can help teams like Sarah’s and other biologists collect and share your own data. Finally, John Hanson talks about his project at CDFW - heading up the Heritage and Wild Trout Program. Links: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDFW Full study: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=40357

In this week's episode we sit down with Valerie "Val" Aubrey and learn a TON about the legendary trout fishery Eagle Lake. Val has done it all on Eagle Lake and breaks things down in terms new anglers can understand and details that veterans will appreciate. Contact Val! https://eaglelakefishing.net/contact

In this episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we speak with Cindy Noble of Trout Unlimited's Feather River Chapter (FRTU) and Vincent Rogers with The Sierra Institute. Cindy is President of the TU chapter and Vincent works with the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, the USDA Forest Service, and FRTU to help steer a basin-scale assessment of native fisheries in all of the Upper Feather River watershed. Learn about the efforts underway to help bring the Upper Feather back to its former glory!

In our 40th episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we speak with the team at FishBio about parasites and invasive species. Learn about parasites such as the Lamprey Eel and invasive species such as the Water Hyacinth and Mussels.

In this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we speak with The Sierra Fund's Science Director Dr. Carrie Monohan about mercury contamination in some of California's watersheds. We learn how it got there and what (if anything) can or is being be done to correct the problem. By the mid-1850s, in areas with sufficient surface water, hydraulic mining was the most cost-effective method to recover large amounts of gold. To facilitate this, an estimated 13,000 TONS of mercury was shipped from California's coastline to support hydro mining in the Sierras. https://www.sierrafund.org

20 minutes of bonus content to support Episode 38 entitled, The California Delta Tunnels - Michael Frost, Restore The Delta. http://www.restorethedelta.org http://www.restorethedelta.org/support-take-action

Last week the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California voted to take on the cost of revamping the system that delivers water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta to the South, committing nearly $11 billion to building two massive tunnels. This approval pushes ahead a controversial infrastructure project that could have a devastating impact on The Delta (and our fisheries in the North). In this week’s episode we speak with Michael Frost, 1st Vice President of Restore The Delta (www.restorethedelta.org) who opposes the plan. Listen in as the guys talk with Michael about the history of The Delta and what it does for California's watersheds and fish. Find out what the Delta Tunnel project (AKA California WaterFix) is about and who will benefit, comparisons to Australia's Millennium Drought and their Desalination Pipeline Project (and what happened) and even more! Links: http://www.restorethedelta.org http://www.restorethedelta.org/support-take-action

In this episode of The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast the Nick and Chad chat with fly fishing guides Anthony Carruesco and Darrin Deel about what type of fly fishing gear you should get if you are just starting out, some tips on buying your first boat, and river / stream etiquette.

In this episode the guys take a short trip up Highway 32 just outside of Chico, Ca. to visit The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER). Listen in as Nick and Chad talk with Eli Goodsell, the Ecological Reserves Manager at BCCER. Eli shares some of the reserve's rich history, and an open house event coming up later this month. Also Eli teases the possibility of giving anglers easier fishing access to the reserve! Don't miss this On The Water episode.

Co-hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna sit down with professional fly fishing guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama to discuss Kate’s recent article, Insta-Perversion which shares her observations, frustrations and concerns with her sport turning up the “sexualization dial” to sell goods for fame and profit. Connect with Kate Watson: https://www.katewatsonflyfishing.com Read Kate’s article that prompted this discussion, and her follow-up article. Book a trip with Kate. https://www.instagram.com/katywat https://twitter.com/katywatson16 https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWaterWithKate Connect with Kayla Katayama: https://www.herwatersflyfishing.com https://instagram.com/kaylakatayama http://www.facebook.com/herwatersflyfishing Listen to episode 1 featuring Kayla!

Chad Alderson and Guest host Captain Hogan Brown interview Denis Pierce about Trolling Flies and his current projects. Denis is host of the KNCO Fishing and Outdoor radio program, and author of the Fishing and Outdoor column for The Union newspaper in Grass Valley, CA. He’s a seasoned industry expert (sales rep, manufacturing and distribution) and currently owns and operates www.trollingflies.com. Denis emphasizes the cyclical nature of fly fishing, and brings his expertise into the trolling flies discussion. Denis talks about Lake Oroville, Collins Lake, Lake Almanor and other nearby lakes, as well as the Delta. Promo: Connect with Denis: Visit his website at trollingflies.com to learn more, or book him for a presentation at your fly fishing club. Read his column on the Union website Listen to Fishing with Denis Pierce 6-7 p.m. Fridays and 5-6 a.m. Saturdays on 830-AM radio if you are near the Grass Valley, CA area, or download any time on the web. Connect with Hogan: Hgbflyfishing.com @htothegtotheb on Instagram

Bryan McFadin has worked for the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board as an Engineer for over two decades. Bryan draws from his years of experience to discuss the implications of legal and illegal marijuana farms on watersheds. Hear about Bryan’s Role at the Water Quality Control Board and the impacts of siphoning water in the Trinity River and Eel River Watersheds.

Dan Lecount grew up in Leconda, CA, which is along the Pacific Coast. Dan grew up fishing and it was always a huge part of his life. Once he got interested in fly tying, Dan’s hobby turned into a passion, and he has been hooked since. Dan now lives in the Truckee/Tahoe area, and is a board member for the local Trout Unlimited chapter. He makes his living guiding, building rods and tying flies. Dan’s target fish for guiding is Steelhead, so he typically takes the winter off to avoid trips to the coast. In the off season, Dan also writes articles for fly fishing magazines, does lectures on fly fishing ethics and fine tunes his photography skills. Note: not going to focus on fishing techniques this episode. For fishing tips in the Tahoe/Truckee area, check out episodes 27, 23, 20 (part 1, part 2), 16 and 5. Hear Dan’s perspective of tight line nymphing, how he became a professional fly tyer (Umpqua), the inexpensive way you can start making your own rods and where to find some of his work. Listen up to hear why snorkeling your local waters gives you a different perspective. You won’t want to miss Dan’s explanation of the benefits of joining a Trout Unlimited chapter, and how immediate of an impact habitat restoration can have on your favorite fisheries. Get in touch with Dan: Danlecountflyfishing.com Facebook @danlecountflyfishing Rustyhooks.wordpress.com

Tricia Parker grew up in the Bay area of California. After spending a lot of time in Point Reyes and summers in Alaska, she decided to pursue a career in biology. Tricia completed her undergraduate work at UC Davis and got a masters from Humboldt State University. Jim Smith has worked in the Sacramento valley since 1983, working with salmon and steelhead and on habitat restoration. He has seen the Red Bluff US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) office change over that time, growing from a small office of 3-4 people to a team of over 80 people. In his spare time, he enjoys bass fishing and running marathons. Join in as Tricia and Jim talk about the role that USFWS plays in monitoring the health of our streams. Learn about the different interests various stakeholders and local governments have in the different projects the agency oversees. Hear the different challenges that USFWS has, in particular since they are not the regulatory agency for anadromous fish, and have to rely on partnerships with NOAA. Also hear about different projects that have been accomplished, such as replacing a fish ladder from the 1940s, and projects that are in the pipeline. Much of these projects are a result of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) which came about due to Spring Run Chinook Salmon becoming listed on the Endangered Species Act. Jim and Tricia discuss the challenges of determining which strategies are helping salmon populations, due to the cyclical nature of their populations. Stick around for some interesting tidbits, such as where you can find salmon friendly wine, and why Pikeminnows are difficult to study. For more info on USFWS in Red Bluff, check out the agency website.

Dave Steindorf has been an active river advocate in California since 1997. As the primary negotiator forAmerican Whitewater, Dave has gained a reputation as a consensus builder. He has been able to gain the respect of Agencies, Non Government Organizations (NGO's), and Licensees while successfully achieving the goals of his constituents. Dave is somewhat of an anomaly, in that he has not only worked in an advocacy role but also as a consultant for several Utilities in the West. Dave is also able to draw on his vast experience in a variety of recreational pursuits including having worked professionally in the areas of Paddling, Angling, Cycling, and Outdoor Retail. In addition to this breadth of experience Dave also has a degree in Economics and a Masters in Education. Dave was introduced to rivers at age 7, when his father put a fly rod into his hands. Learning to kayak later on was a natural progression from his childhood love of rivers. One of the projects Dave primarily works on is protectingWild and Scenic Rivers. As far as Northern California is concerned, the Middlefork of the Feather River is actually one of the original 8 designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. Dave discloses the different possible criteria that a river must meet to receive this designation. Tune in for some of Dave’s fun rafting stories, from floating down the McCloud River to getting washed out while proposing to his wife. Stay tuned as he weighs in on the best kind of boat to use for a floating and fishing trip. Ever been curious about how hydropower projects get funded, and whether or not they can be detrimental to the environment? Dave weighs in with his professional opinions, which are not sugar-coated due to his lobbyist profession. Dave will let you know which types of dams are just not worth it, and which are actually hugely beneficial to the health of systems. Also hear Dave’s blunt perspective on how the EPA rollback of protections could impact the lands you love to fish. Hear about Dave’s involvement with Oroville Spillway, and his shocking report of how the facts slowly altered over time. Also hear why Dave thinks the incident was a serious case of “failure of imagination”. Find your local Water Control Board to report environmental incidents. Make sure to Like American Whitewater onFacebook!

Kelcey, Hunter and Mason Derrick represent two generations of fly fishermen, and make up three fifths of the local fly tying cooperative Meat Market Flies. The five-member co-op is a part of a growing movement to support locally made items, and also includes Jason Langstaff from Fish First! Fly Shop and Lukas Ferrenburg as partners. The business started as a way for the three Derricks to save up enough money to be able to afford a drift boat. While the business has just launched, they have already gotten their first major order from a guide who plans to use the flies on a destination trip to Alaska. The flies are primarily for bass, trout and steelhead fishing, but they also do pike and musky flies. Hear about the family’s favorite places to fish, why they choose to only sell streamers, and how they get everyone in their family involved in fly fishing, even their three year old brother. Stay tuned to hear some tips from Mason and Hunter on how to get kids like themselves involved in the sport, in particular how they think Cast Hope can help. Mason talks about his participation in the Heritage Trout Challenge and how he has already crushed it. Kelcey also weighs in on how he got all of his kids to fall in love with the outdoors. Later, Hunter gives some tips for anyone who is hoping to score in the brand ambassador world. To listen to The Nature Conservancy Episode check out episode #17! To Read Hunter's blog post about using streamers all the time--taking your time, learning to use the streamers-check out the Meat Market Flies Blog! Connect with the Meat Market Crew Meatmarketflies.com Instagram: @meatmarketflies @hdflyfishing @madflyco @kelcey_derrick @mad_fly_crew Facebook Page: Meat Market Flies

On this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna interview Jason Kindopp, Senior Environmental Scientist for the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Jason works on the Feather River, with his crew of 20’s focus being on the Oroville Dam. After studying biology at California State University, Chico (CSUC) in the 1990’s, Jason got interested in fisheries. Incidentally, he got hooked on fly fishing during this time period. Jason completed his graduate work at CSUC as well, looking at Chinook Salmon populations on the Feather River and Butte Creek. He began a job on the Feather River working with Salmonids while writing his thesis. In Jason’s current role, his job is to monitor health of the river with the health of salmonids in mind. The crew changes flows in ways that are beneficial to the system and the fish, and figure out the operations side of things. The department is constantly learning about hatcheries, and modify their methods based on the data. Hear how Auto fish tagging trailers have transformed the way fish data is collected. Dirty Jobs-DWR-Episode on Amazon, Season 2 episode 6. Newsletter that talked about the episode (page 24). Listen up for Jason’s perspective on how spawning behavior has changed over the last 10 years, the ways that hatchery strategies have changed over time, and of course the striper debate. Jason also gives some food for thought on different areas that could be explored as fisheries. Stay tuned for some fun tidbits, like how you can tell a Fish’s age by their ear bones. Are you a guide who wants to contribute to our weekly Fishing Report? Visit: podcast.barbless.co/guides to learn how.

Chris Maher is a fly fishing guide based in the Truckee/Tahoe area. He grew up in the East Bay and completed his undergraduate education at Chico State. Chris is well versed in Northern California fly fishing. While in school, he fished everywhere from the lower Sacramento River, Deer Creek and the Feather River to the Yuba River, McCloud, Upper Sacramento and the Trinity River. Chris currently guides on the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers for most of the year, in addition to taking special guiding trips to Alaska during the summer months. Hear about his amazing trips to the Baranof Wilderness Lodge and the Kanektok River, where he sees exciting wildlife species such as whales, orcas, bears, bald agles and arctic foxes while he catches King Salmon (Chinook), Silver Salmon (Coho), Pink Salmon (Humpy), Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout, giant Halibut, and many varieties of Rockfish. Chris talks about his guided trips in Alaska, including the equipment he uses during his 100 mile float trips through Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. Stay tuned to hear Chris’ most embarrassing stories, on any river and in Alaska. Chris also touches on topics closer to home, such as his strategies for mouse fishing and crayfish season. Get in touch with Chris: Visit his website: Mahersguideservice.com Like his Facebook page. Follow him on Instagram: @capt.maher.fly To listen to the Barbless episode on SEO, find episode 6. Also be sure to listen to Greg Kennedy’s episode (21) to improve your content marketing game. If you need some writing inspiration for your blog, check out John Baiocchi’s episode (23).

Monica Gutierrez is a Fisheries Biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is a branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Her work is focused on San Joaquin River Basin. Born and raised in Woodland, CA, Monica has always been interested in helping animals. She thought she would become a vet, but decided conservation and sustainability was just as important to her as the animals themselves, so NOAA was a perfect career path. She studied fish and wildlife biology during her undergrad. Monica interned at NMFS during college, and has now worked there for about 10 years. NOAA is a part of the Department of Commerce. NOAA, while most well-known for the National Weather Service (NWS),  is actually an umbrella agency, with various branches relating to climate, the ocean, weather and coast. NMFS is a branch under NOAA. NMFS is responsible for ocean resources and habitat. Monica uses data to influence policy and make decisions, but does not often do field work. Much of the work that NMFS does helps us with endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Hear more about Monica’s background, details about the Endangered Species Act (ESA) including which fish species in California are listed, and what other NMFS offices accomplish. Also hear about some of the more notable projects Monica’s office has worked on including Fish screen projects. Monica explains the different types of screens out there, including cone and drum screens. An example- GCID project from early 2000’s. Monica also talks about other restoration projects she is working on and how recovery plans work. Of course, Chad and Nick had to ask Monica’s thoughts on Striper. Hear a biologist’s perspective on this controversial issue. More info from NMFS: West coast region website westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov

On this episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, join Nick and Chad as they interview Chuck Ragan and Hogan Brown, best buds who spend their time guiding, playing music, and giving back to the community through Cast Hope. Chuck Ragan is a singer and songwriter, who plays solo and in the band Hot Water Music. Fly fishing has been a massive part of Chuck’s life as long as he can remember; his father moved them around a lot at an early age since he was a pro golfer. Coincidentally, most of the places Chuck’s family moved to were prime fishing spots. Because of this, Chuck was pleasantly surprised with the fishing scene when he moved to Northern California. Hear the funny story about how Chuck and Hogan met, and judge for yourself whether one of our hosts is to thank. Stay tuned for a few tips that these busy guys follow to balance all of their commitments. In particular, life will be out of balance at various times - find a way to get it back to balance. If you have the desire to pull, you will always bring it back to the center. Learn the story of how Cast Hope was the main driving force that got Chuck into guiding. He plans to use it as a retirement plan, since it is tough, yet rewarding. Hogan encouraged him, and showed him Cast Hope. Chuck related with the organization, fell in love with the whole idea of it. Also hear Chuck’s favorite waters to fish locally, his case for winter spin fishing techniques, using indicators for bass, and Chironomid fly fishing techniques. For the Yuba shuttle, call Christopher Streetman at (530) 639-2521 Follow or Book a Trip with Chuck: Instagram @chuckragan Crflyfishing.com Hogan: @htothegtotheb hgbflyfishing.com Listen to episode 12 where we first talked to Hogan

Steven Fry is a fly fishing guide based out of the Redding Fly Shop. Steve’s guiding career started with a buddy of his, who was a pig hunting guide. Inspired, Steven started off as a hunting guide himself. After awhile, his guiding repertoire expanded to include fly fishing, where he landed at the Redding Fly Shop. He quotes Nick Fasiano, “if you guide in the Redding area, you are going to end up at the Redding Fly Shop”. Steven definitely paid his dues, he started working receiving in the shop, and is now on their full-time guide staff. Hear about Steven’s experience on the Lower Sac, favorite season on the Upper Sac, and his favorite flies to tie. Listen as the guys discuss all of the changes they have observed due to the flooding last year. Also hear the hilarious story of how Chad and Steven met. Listen up as Steven answers some question about Bollibokka, a lower section of the McCloud that can exclusively be accessed through the Redding Fly Shop. Do not get your hopes up too high, though. There is a 2 year waiting list! Although the access does cost money, it is a fairly economical option as far as fly fishing trips go. Steven’s recommendation for post-fishing food in Redding: Los Gordos Taqueria Book a trip with Steven: Give him a call: (530) 524-4805 Follow him on Instagram @Steven_Fry1015

Jon Baiocchi has been fly fishing and tying flies since 1972. Jon is an experienced guide, author, blogger and award winning public speaker. He was born in San Jose and raised in Paradise, CA. Reminisce with Jon about his home waters back in the 70’s, which he considers the glory days of fly fishing for the area. Jon answers questions about whether Deer Creek really had better fish, and the presence/absence and general quality of fish such as brook trout and salmon. Jon gives some great advice for bloggers starting off in the fly fishing space. Listen up to hear his top 4 pieces of advice for guides wanting to create their own blog. Chad, Nick and Jon have some serious discussion about Czech style nymphing (also known as Northern California high sticking, among other names), including talking about whether this is a trend.  This discussion is partly inspired by Jon’s article recommendation, which he calls The Last Word on High Stick Nymphing on his blog. Chad also brings up the Truckee fly fishing festival presentation with Doug Oullete (episode 20), which was a demo on high sticking, which talked about the differences between different short lining techniques and the nuances of presentation. Jon later talks about the changes he has observed along the Yuba River, from under the Highway 20 bridge downstream to the UC Davis campus, upstream past sycamore ranch campground. Water has changed so much that his favorite spots are now gone. On the flipside, there are new areas to fish now. Look out for Jon’s article coming out about the “Newba” River. He will Compare the river before and after major floods, with the changes he observed during high water and everyday changes. Hear about the changes Jon suggests need to be made to preserve the river, and how the South Yuba Citizens League is the only organization paying attention to the side channels. If you haven’t yet, read the related article from Chico State - Saving the Salmon. Jon lived in Truckee in the 80’s while he dipped his toes in professional Snowboarding. He fished the Truckee river in his spare time. There were not a lot of people there yet, and he did not even fish the Little Truckee or Glennshire then. Hear Jon’s favorite time of year guiding in Truckee at the moment, depending on client needs and preferences. For further reminiscing, listen to the changes Jon has observed at Lake Davis and Frenchman’s Reservoir in Plumas County. Also hear the history of Lake Davis, including the controversy with Northern Pike. If all of the stories were not enough for you, make sure you give Jon’s Tribute to Jay Fair a read. Lost a lot of habitat, food. Lance’s website- Lance Gray and Company (Willows, CA). Yuba shuttle- Christopher Streetman: (530) 639-2521 Book a trip with Jon: Visit his website (not to be confused with his blog). Also be sure to Like his page on Facebook! And follow him on Instagram @baiocchistroutfitters.

Matt Peterson and Michael Hellmair, biologists from our sponsors at Fishbio Environmental, join us to answer the age old question - “When is a trout a trout, and when is a trout a steelhead?” Matt and Michael discuss the life cycles of a juvenile trout, and at what point the fish becomes a Steelhead or remains a freshwater trout. They also discuss the factors that lead to the length of time Steelhead stay in freshwater, such as food resources and temperature. Stay tuned to hear the physiological changes the trout experience, the average success rate for steelhead making the journey to the ocean, and the advantage of risking the trip for steelhead. Later, Matt and Michael compare trout species to salmon species, as well as eels throughout the world. Additionally, the two shed light on the way scientists figure out how many times a fish has spawned. Connect with fishbio: Fishbio.com Instagram: @fishbiology Or like them on Facebook

Greg Kennedy-one of the locally famous Fish Kennedy Brothers, started fly fishing in Mammoth lakes of the Eastern Sierras, where his dad started fly shop. Greg moved to Redding, CA 2002 and the rest is history. The two brothers have been expanding and growing their business, and recently have had no available days to guide due to demand. The fly shop Greg’s Dad started,“The Troutfitter,” is still very successful, but the pull for bigger water and steelhead is what keeps the brothers in Redding. Listen up as Greg talks about his very exciting trip to Russia, where he participates in scientific research in order to fish the area. Greg also compares coastal California trout to Russian trout. Stay tuned to hear why Greg and Kris Kennedy make such a great fly fishing guide team. Other interesting stories will include guiding a bachelorette party, a close bear encounter in Russia, discussion of bear encounters on the Sacramento River, and how Russian water management compares to ours. Later, hear some valuable tips about building a fly fishing blog or website, as well as a social media presence, from an experienced guide. In the same discussion, Chad recommends a free CRM website. Greg also recommends his favorite camera recently for social media and blogs. Check out the Czech Nymphing article the guys were talking about. Book a trip with Greg or Kris: Check out their website at fishkennedybrothers.com Like them on Facebook Follow their Instagram @fishkennedybrothers

On Part two of this episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Chad Alderson meets with Lauren and Jordan Romney to talk about their new business venture in Glamping, called Drift Outdoors. Later, Chad listens in on a presentation by Doug Oulette of Calvada Fly Fishing on Czech Nymphing. Listen up as Doug talks about how the techniques and technology has changed and developed over the years. Stay tuned for some tips and tricks on different nymphing methods. Check out @Drift_Outdoors on Instagram Calvada Fly Fishing-book a trip or presentation: (775)722-2267 calvadaflyfishing.com.

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.

Eric See is the Environmental program manager at the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Oroville, CA, where he has worked for 25 years. He started off his career at Humboldt State, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Fresh Fisheries Biology. In addition to his work in the government, Eric sits on the Board of Directors for Chico Area Fly Fishers and Hooked on Fishing (Not Drugs)-Chico. Join in while Chad, Nick, and Eric talk about the Oroville Spillway Incident, restoration projects DWR is working on to improve salmon spawning habitat, and forecasts that may be added to California Data Exchange Center (CDEC). Stay tuned as Eric answers to rumors about sturgeon stacked at the Oroville Fish Barrier Dam, explains how to spot and avoid redds, and attempts to break down the decision-making process leading up to policy being enacted or a project getting approved. Learn more about the Department of Water Resources by visiting their website at water.ca.gov. The agency is also available on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.

On this short episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, listen to Chad and Nick reflect on Chad’s experience at Simms Pro Delta Day 2017 in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. Chad notes the different techniques different guides have, highlights some of the cool Simms Fishing gear that is coming out for the 2018 season, and touches on conservation in the Delta with respect to the Delta Tunnels. Then join in on Chad’s conversation withJohn Sherman, the Simms West Coast representative who puts the event together every year. Delta Day started off in John’s backyard seven years ago, and quickly moved to Sugar Barge. The event is a great way for fishing guides and product representatives to come together and learn about new products Simms is producing. The event is also a way for anglers to come together on causes they care about. Listen up as John and Chad talk about Simms’ new waders and expanding women’s line. The two also discuss the dynamic fishery that is the Delta, from the diversity of migratory and resident species found within its 1100 square miles, to its importance economically.

On this second in a special series of “On The Water” episodes of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Chad Alderson talks with Kevin Grunewald, a biologist with The Nature Conservancy based on the McCloud River Preserve. Kevin grew up in Roxbury, Wisconsin hunting and fishing, and pursued the natural sciences in College at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After spending some time living in Australia and Alaska, Kevin now lives in California and works for The Nature Conservancy, which is hugely influential in conservation. Join in as Kevin and Chad talk about The Nature Conservancy, the history and ecology of the McCloud River, with detailed discussion about fish species in the watershed. Later, the two talk about types of studies conducted at The Nature Conservancy, and recommended reading for anglers with interest in learning more about the watershed. Links: Peter Moyle-Feeding Habits Shasta’s Headwaters (book) CDEC flow data at Ah-Di-Nah Nature Conservancy Nature Conservancy CA

Jordan is a fly fishing guide who primarily fishes the Yuba River, Putah Creek, the Feather River, and the Truckee River. Jordan grew up in Winters, CA, so he has learned to fish on the Putah, which, while a smaller fishery, is accessible to people from Sacramento and San Francisco because of the close proximity. Although Jordan grew up fishing, he was the first to start seriously fly fishing in his family. Listen in as Chad, Nick, and Jordan talk about strategies, fishing behavior, indicator preferences, and how flows impact Jordan’s most visited fisheries. Also hear Jordan’s thoughts on dams and their ecological impact. Stay tuned to hear how anglers modified their behavior in Putah Creek to stop the disruption of spawning behavior, and how you can help as well. Keep listening to hear the hilarious story of the first time Chad and Jordan went on a fishing trip together while the two were fishing Little Truckee River. Keep in touch with Jordan: Cell phone: (530)304-421 Jordanromney@gmail.com Driftonthefly.com Instagram: @driftonthefly Facebook

Lincoln Gray brings his 36 years of fly fishing experience, with over 25 years of experience in local Northern California fisheries, to today’s episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Lincoln is a fishing guide, sales director for Sierra Stream & Mountain, a company that includes Sierra Stream Fly Shop, Tie-Fast Tools and Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing. they also distribute RIO Products, SA, Redington and Loon Products. Lincoln is a pro-staff member of Hyde, Sage, Redington, RIO, Ross Reels, SA, Tie-Fast Tools, Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing and Peak Fly Fishing. Listen as Chad, Nick, and Lincoln debate the changing fish habits in various tributaries of the Sacramento River for Stripers, Salmon, and other species. Lincoln talks about the women’s steelhead school he is putting together with Kayla Katayama (from episode 1), fishing guide and employee at Fish First! Fly Shop in Chico. Hear Lincoln’s thoughts about the biggest changes in the industry since he started working in it, as well as his thoughts on the newer generations getting involved in the sport. The guys also talk about tying flies, including the Hexagenia, or Giant Mayfly. If you haven’t yet, make sure you have listened to Kayla Katayama’s episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, episode 1.

On part 2 of our special “On The Water” episodes of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Nick Hanna talks with 3rd generation outfitter Jeff Helfrich of Tight Lines in the Pacific Northwest. Prepare to relax as you listen to part of a day on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, which is part of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Jeff is an experienced guide in Oregon and Idaho. Hear about the behavior of the Salmonids and other species in the area and how they have changed based on his experience. Jeff talks about the impacts various dams have had on the river’s water temperature, and therefore the fishery. The 104 miles of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is just one little fork of the mighty Columbia river basin. The Middle Fork is a great place to go fishing, with August 1st being opening day for catch and release. Middle fork is a salmon and steelhead sanctuary. In the remainder of the basin, September 1st is the first day of harvest. Guided tours are in full swing from October through March. Also be sure to listen to part 1 with Roy Atkins! For booking information: Visit their website at tightlinesfishing.com Or find them on Facebook, Tight Lines Fishing Rafting

On our first in a special series of “On The Water” episodes of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast, Nick Hanna interviews guide Roy Akins of Rapid River Outfitters in Idaho. Prepare to relax as Roy rows you down you listen to part of a day on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, which is part of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Roy Akins opens up the conversation talking about the different Native American tribes in the Middle Fork, Idaho area. Roy talks about the hunting bows they made and their history as he and Nick pass by their markings on the expansive rock walls of the Middle Fork. The US Forest Service put out a great video on the subject. Roy is an experienced guide in Idaho. He grew up on the river, with his much older brother in law, a fellow guide, taking him out often as a kid. Roy also talks about the local history of the area and how guiding services began. Turns out folks have been floating the river since the 1920’s, starting with the Helfrich family, who brought a lot of business in from the Bay Area in California. Also be sure to listen to part 2 with Jeff Helfrich! For booking information: Call: (208) 628-3862 Visit their website at rapidriveroutfitters.net Or find them on Facebook, Rapid River Outfitters, LLC

Matt Callies, Director of Product Development at Loon Outdoors. S.W Rep for Rajeff sports, Scott Fly Rods Sales Rep SW Territory, Sales Rep Abel Automatics, Inc., speaks with Nick and Chad about his experience. Matt talks about where he grew up, where he has been fishing lately, and a typical day in the life as a Loon and Scott representative. The guys also discuss the advantages of the different products Matt represents, and the importance of social media, including live videos, for fly fishing ambassadors. Find Matt and his brands online: Instagram: @Socallies23 loonoutdoors.com/loon-live-tonight For Loon Live Scottflyrod.com Echoflyfishing.com Rajeffsports.com abelreels.com

Hogan Brown is a school teacher, published author, fishing guide, and co-founder of Cast Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides the gift of outdoors to kids. Nick, Chad and Hogan talk about stripers - their current role in the Sacramento River ecosystem as well as the best tactics for catching them. Listen as they debate whether or not stripers are contributing to declining salmon populations. Hogan also talks about his non-profit organization Cast Hope, including the recent successful fundraiser at the Big Room in the Sierra Nevada Brewery. Hear about how Hogan and his co-founder started the organization from the ground up as a way to encourage kids to get outdoors. Cast Hope serves kids all over Northern California and Nevada, and continues to grow. To learn more about Cast Hope: www.casthope.org And like them on Facebook To Book Hogan Brown: www.hgbflyfishing.com hoganbrown@hotmail.com (530) 514-2453

Today Chad and Nick interview Chad Alexander, a Game Warden from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Chad Alexander grew up in Watsonville, CA. hunting and fishing, which inspired him to become a game warden. He initially majored in Law Enforcement in college, but revised that to wildlife science after getting some advice on job prospects from Game Wardens. He has been a Game Warden for 18 years, mostly in the Butte County area. had answers some listener-contributed questions. Get answers such as the exact regulations about having your fishing license, the necessity of a steelhead card, the impact of the 2017 flood waters, and some of the non-toxic shot regulations. Chad also (at last!) clears up the “cotton ball” debate. He also talks about some of his more unusual calls, and what is done with the meat of poached animals. CalTip hotline mentioned in interview: (916)358-1300 More CalTip information Fishing and hunting regulations in California. Learn about the Nonlead Ammunition Law in California from the CA DFW. Friends of Butte Creek< Check out this annual Chico event to clean out Chico Creeks put on by Butte Environmental Council.

Listen in as Chad meets with Mac Noble from Fish First! Fly Shop in Chico, CA. Mac had an interesting introduction to fly fishing. His roommate from college showed him fly fishing in Chico, and he was instantly “hooked”. After finishing at Cal Poly, he took a drive to see where he wanted to live - checked out Oregon, Washington and Idaho before settling in Chico. After all, the shad were running, Deer Creek had steelhead, and he generally fell in love with the area’s amazing fishing. 25 years later, Mac is still loving it in Chico. In addition to working at Fish First, he does guiding in the Sacramento, Feather, Yuba, Klamath and Coastal rivers. Mac debates competing in a spey casting competition in San Francisco. He watched it last year and thought it was amazing. Mac talks about all of the great places to learn to Fly Fish in the Northern California area. Top of the list was One Mile Sycamore Pool in Chico, which is a great place to practice casting in the shallow end. Mac also  mentions the best reasons to go fly fishing in the Feather, Yuba and Sacramento Rivers. Nerd out with Mac as he talks about his favorite types of flies for the different waterways he frequents. The Fish First! Fly Shop has two locations. Chico is satellite for Albany (next to Berkeley) shop. The Albany shop has been around for 20 years, Chico for 16 years. For more information on Fish First! Fly Fishing Shop, check out their website at fishfirst.com, Visit them at 766 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926 (in the Safeway shopping center), Or like them on Facebook. To listen to Fish First! guide and employee Kayla Katayama’s episode, see episode 1 of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast.

Henry Lomeli started Sacramento River Ecotours as a way to support his children as a single father in a true rags to riches story. Henry shares his 30+ years of experience on the river in every ecotour. Listen to Henry’s tips on how to gain knowledge from experts to relay to others. He is passionate about the fact that the Sacramento River sustains the state of California, and wants to help build a love and appreciation for it in others. Buckle up for the story of Henry’s Discovery Channel appearance-he was a contestant on Tethered, where he was connected to someone for 10 days with no outdoor experience and had to guide the both of them to their destination. Also listen to Henry’s touching connection to New Clairvaux winery, and why he only serves Aimee Sunseri’s wines on his tours. For more information on Sacramento River Ecotours, check out Henry’s website: sacramentoriverecotours.com/ Follow him on Instagram @henry__lomeli Or give him a call at (530) 864-8594. See Henry’s episode of Tethered on Amazon See Laura’s episode of Naked and Afraid, Season 6 episode 11 Check out New Clairvaux in Vina, CA

Today we travel to Dunsmuir, CA to visit one of the oldest fly fishing shops in California, the Ted Fay Fly Shop. The shop opened about 1950, and Bob Grace is the 3rd owner. This is one of the best shops to get information on the fishing spots in the Upper Sacramento River and surrounding areas. Bob talks about the 1991 train spill-when a train fell off the tracks and the entire river died that day. No fish survived from the Camp Terra Loop all the way down to the lake, according to Bob. The life in the river now really shows the regenerative capability of nature. Bob also talks about different river flows at different times of the year, and how it’s been doing in these mid summer months. Found out where fish are stocked in and around Dunsmuir, and also what the various bag limits are in the area. Whether you are wanting to fish during the height of the season, or get away for a weekend in the winter for some catch and release fishing, Bob can tell you where to go, especially with his insider tips into the behaviors of the local fish, both migratory and residents. For more information, check out Ted Fay Fly Shop’s website: tedfay.com Like them on Facebook Or give them a call at (530)235-2969 For more information about the 1991 spill in Dunsmuir, visit California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website.

Meet Justin Miller and Nick Fasiano from The Fly Shop in Redding, CA. The Fly Shop is conveniently located right off of I-5, and is a great “toll booth” for any anglers who are interested in fishing Redding and the farther reaches of Northern California. The shop employs around 15 fishing guides depending on the time of the year. Learn how to keep kids interested in fishing and nature, with tips on how to keep them moving. Also listen to the guys’ perspective on various fly fishing methods such as swinging flies. Hear them describe their favorite lines for different fly fishing situations. Tune in to hear how fishing has been since flows have dropped. or more information, check out The Fly Shop’s website: theflyshop.com Like them on Facebook Or give them a call at (530) 222-3555.

On this episode your hosts, Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna, sit down with managing partner Michael Coogan, from MC2 Design Group, Inc. to talk about what it takes to promote and manage successful fishing guide services online. MC2 Design Group, Inc is an established brand and creative strategy agency that helps people get their message out about their service or website. Fishing guides will learn about SEO on their website and how to optimize the number of organic clicks to their content. Michael breaks down the basics of starting and managing a website for small businesses in terms that are easy to understand. Also get valuable tips on the importance of a blog and for how often you should post blog content. Learn how to target to a specific niche, and grow various social media channels. https://mc2design.com

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

Meet Jimmy Lee, owner of Aonami Sustainable Sushi. Jimmy is truly a trendsetter in the world of sustainable fish; his restaurant was the 10th of its kind in the nation when it opens its doors. Learn about the guidelines created by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, including the Green, Yellow, and Red lists for various species and sources of fish. Join in the riveting discussion on the effects of unsustainable fish, from antibiotics to growth hormones. Find out what the 4 s’s to look out for if you do not have a sustainable sushi establishment to frequent. Keep in touch with Aonami! Check out Aonami's website Like Aonami on Facebook Follow Aonami on Instagram Or visit the restaurant at: 128 W. 2nd St. Downtown Chico, CA

On this episode of the Barbless Podcast, we meet Matt Peterson and Doug Demko of Fishbio. Fishbio is an environmental consulting company with offices in Chico, Ca. Oakdale, Ca. Santa Cruz Ca. and Laos. Doug is President and founding member of Fishbio, with 24 years of fisheries biology experience. Matt is the Senior Fisheries Biologist, and handles their proposal writing, report writing, and is generally very well known in California for his fisheries work. Find out why the best thing anglers can do to improve their game is snorkeling their favorite river or stream. The guys discuss the pros and cons of recent technology and how it helps the sport of fishing. Learn about the effects dams have on fish populations. Doug offers great insight into the differences between California fisheries to those in Southeast Asia, a fisherman’s paradise. Also hear about the fun side projects Fishbio does, from the Fablab, to gardening to beer brewing. Links: Conference table for fishbio VAKI Riverwatcher Fishbio.com Fishbio Youtube

Darren Rocheleau of the PSMFC is a fisheries biologist who studies sturgeon. He has studied Sturgeon on the Sacramento River, and recently began studying them on the Feather River as well. Also recently he is beginning to study Salmon and Trout species as well. Listen to the effects the Oroville Dam Spillway had on the Salmon populations. Listen as they discuss how much more catastrophic things could have been for the 2017 flooding in California. Learn about Darren’s day-to-day as a fisheries biologist, including some of the technology he uses for fish population monitoring. Discuss the potential impacts of releasing water into the Feather River from the Afterbay.

On this episode, meet Kayla Katayama, a 21 year old fly fishing guide who is fairly new to the sport, but certainly not new to fishing. Kayla was born and raised near the ocean, calling both Hawaii and Santa Cruz, California home. She is currently attending Chico State in Chico, California, and fell in love with fly fishing in the North State. Join Kayla to discuss what it is like being a young woman in the older male-dominated fly fishing industry. The gang discuss the merits to different types of gear for different fishing situations. Get valuable tips for teaching children how to fly fish, and which companies provide the best fly fishing gear and apparel for ladies. Book a trip with Kayla: Instagram: @kaylakatayama Email: herwatersflyfishing@gmail.com Check out www.casthope.org to get more information about the charitable work they do.