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.
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.
entomologist @ Chico State
Joe is an entomologist from Chico State, for over 20 years Joe has been living his dream wading chest deep in the world of entomology. Joe is also an avid fly angler and given his expertise in entomology is rumored to be one of the most efficient and deadliest fly anglers in Northern California.
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Chad Alderson is the creator and producer of The Barbless Podcast, a Northern California show focused on fishing, conservation, and science. He’s chased stripers on the Sac River and Delta, trout on the McCloud and Lake Almanor, and carp through the canals of Scottsdale and most of California’s tributaries. His goal: help anglers “Know Better, Fish Better.”
Nick hosted the The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast with co-host Chad Alderson from 2016 to 2020. Considered by many to be one of Northern California’s most elite anglers, Nick is an expert fly fisherman.
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