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The Sexualization of Fly Fishing - Guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama
The Sexualization of Fly Fishing - Guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama
Season 2Ep 37Published 3/27/2018

The Sexualization of Fly Fishing - Guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama

Co-hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna sit down with professional fly fishing guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama to discuss Kate’s recent article, Insta-Perversion which shares her observations, frustrations and concerns with her sport turning up the “sexualization dial” to sell goods for fame and profit. Connect with Kate Watson: https://www.katewatsonflyfishing.com Read Kate’s article that prompted this discussion, and her follow-up article. Book a trip with Kate. https://www.instagram.com/katywat https://twitter.com/katywatson16 https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWaterWithKate Connect with Kayla Katayama: https://www.herwatersflyfishing.com https://instagram.com/kaylakatayama http://www.facebook.com/herwatersflyfishing Listen to episode 1 featuring Kayla!

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Co-hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna sit down with professional fly fishing guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama to discuss Kate’s recent article, Insta-Perversion which shares her observations, frustrations and concerns with her sport turning up the “sexualization dial” to sell goods for fame and profit. Connect with Kate Watson: https://www.katewatsonflyfishing.com Read Kate’s article that prompted this discussion, and her follow-up article. Book a trip with Kate. https://www.instagram.com/katywat https://twitter.com/katywatson16 https://www.facebook.com/OnTheWaterWithKate Connect with Kayla Katayama: https://www.herwatersflyfishing.com https://instagram.com/kaylakatayama http://www.facebook.com/herwatersflyfishing Listen to episode 1 featuring Kayla!

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Guests

Kate Watson

Kate grew in Northern British Columbia, which made her fall in love with everything wild. Kate blends tradition and contemporary techniques. She guides for Northern Outback Adventures, in remote BC, ever expanding their adventure repertoire.

Kayla Katayama

Kayla fell in love with fishing at a young age in Oahu, Hawaii. Kayla now guides the Lower Sacramento and Feather Rivers out of her Hyde aluminum drift boat. Her values include: Fun, Learning, Conservation, Safety and Creating Memories.

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Real guides and anglers sharing practical stories, conservation wins, and lessons learned on Western waters.

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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