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Fly Fishing Truckee California, Environmental Education, and Beer - Guide Matt Heron and Biologist Patrick Cuthbert
Fly Fishing Truckee California, Environmental Education, and Beer - Guide Matt Heron and Biologist Patrick Cuthbert
Season 1Ep 5Published 7/27/2017

Fly Fishing Truckee California, Environmental Education, and Beer - Guide Matt Heron and Biologist Patrick Cuthbert

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

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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

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Guests

Matt Heron

Matt Heron Fly Fishing is Truckee/Tahoe's leading fly fishing school and outfitter. His team of independent guides and instructors is one of the most experienced on the west coast and average over ten years of guiding each! When Matt's not working in Truckee he's the Regional Director for Cast Hope, or hosting his clients to the worlds finest destinations and lodges through his hosted travel program!

Patrick Cuthbert

Patrick Cuthbert is a wildlife biologist. A native to Oakdale, CA, Patrick has worked for Fishbio for 6 years. Patrick offers perspective on the Stanislaus River watershed.

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Chad Alderson

Chad Alderson

Producer & Co-hostActive

Chico, Ca.

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 Hanna

Nick Hanna

Co-hostFormer

Chico, Ca.

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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