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Young Female Fly Fishing Guide in Northern California - Kayla Katayama
Young Female Fly Fishing Guide in Northern California - Kayla Katayama
Season 1Ep 1Published 7/17/2017

Young Female Fly Fishing Guide in Northern California - Kayla Katayama

On this episode, meet Kayla Katayama, a 21 year old fly fishing guide who is fairly new to the sport, but certainly not new to fishing. Kayla was born and raised near the ocean, calling both Hawaii and Santa Cruz, California home. She is currently attending Chico State in Chico, California, and fell in love with fly fishing in the North State. Join Kayla to discuss what it is like being a young woman in the older male-dominated fly fishing industry. The gang discuss the merits to different types of gear for different fishing situations. Get valuable tips for teaching children how to fly fish, and which companies provide the best fly fishing gear and apparel for ladies. Book a trip with Kayla: Instagram: @kaylakatayama Email: herwatersflyfishing@gmail.com Check out www.casthope.org to get more information about the charitable work they do.

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On this episode, meet Kayla Katayama, a 21 year old fly fishing guide who is fairly new to the sport, but certainly not new to fishing. Kayla was born and raised near the ocean, calling both Hawaii and Santa Cruz, California home. She is currently attending Chico State in Chico, California, and fell in love with fly fishing in the North State. Join Kayla to discuss what it is like being a young woman in the older male-dominated fly fishing industry. The gang discuss the merits to different types of gear for different fishing situations. Get valuable tips for teaching children how to fly fish, and which companies provide the best fly fishing gear and apparel for ladies. Book a trip with Kayla: Instagram: @kaylakatayama Email: herwatersflyfishing@gmail.com Check out www.casthope.org to get more information about the charitable work they do.

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Guests

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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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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