What if you had an entomologist with you on the way to your next fishing spot? If you listen to this episode you pretty much will! Caddis are one of the most prolific insects in our lakes, rivers, and streams. The best anglers we know always make a point to stop at the water's edge to assess a given situation, watch for bugs, turn a few rocks and check out a spider's web to see what bugs have been caught in the last few days. This episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we offer you another installment of our new Species Spotlight series as we sit back down with Joe Slusark and explore the life stages of the legendary Caddis. Learn about the small triggers that happen during the different stages of the Caddis to crack their code and apply what you’ve learned to your own home waters. Know better, Fish Better with Barbless.co!
What if you had an entomologist with you on the way to your next fishing spot? If you listen to this episode you pretty much will! Caddis are one of the most prolific insects in our lakes, rivers, and streams. The best anglers we know always make a point to stop at the water's edge to assess a given situation, watch for bugs, turn a few rocks and check out a spider's web to see what bugs have been caught in the last few days. This episode of the Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we offer you another installment of our new Species Spotlight series as we sit back down with Joe Slusark and explore the life stages of the legendary Caddis. Learn about the small triggers that happen during the different stages of the Caddis to crack their code and apply what you’ve learned to your own home waters. Know better, Fish Better with Barbless.co!
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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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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