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 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!
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Roger is the Environmental Program Manager for California Department of Fish and Wildlife and oversees the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Management Programs and Staff in California.
Real guides and anglers sharing practical stories, conservation wins, and lessons learned on Western waters.
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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