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.
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.
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Hal is an avid angler, Fly-Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, and author of Still Water Fly Fishing Secrets - a book many agree is the "bible" when it comes to fishing Lake Almanor in Chester, Ca.
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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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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