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.
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.
Guide @ Heron Fly Fishing
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!
Guide @ Reno Fly Shop
Mike is a guide for the Reno Fly Shop. Mike is an expert on Pyramid Lake and Truckee River, and loves chasing different fish species on the Nevada side of the Truckee through Pyramid Lake.
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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.”
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