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Aaron is the owner/operator of HarvestWild where he guides and introduces new enthusiasts to the outdoors.

Adam Andreini is a seasoned outdoorsman based in California’s Sacramento Valley who brings real-world experience in agriculture, hunting, and fishing to his guiding business. He holds the credentials that matter: California Fish & Wildlife Certified Guide, First Aid & CPR Certified, and fully insured and bonded - plus he’s a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain.

Adam grew up in Alabama, where he learned to fly fish in a way most people don’t—by chasing smallmouth bass instead of trout. He lived far from any fly shop, so he couldn’t just grab new gear whenever he needed it. Instead of relying on the limited flies he could buy, he started designing and tying his own at home. With his friend Stephen, he created the patterns that eventually became the first Blue Line Co. flies. Today, many of the company’s best-known patterns are his inventions.

Alex is a manufacturer’s rep in the fly fishing industry. His South West territory includes Sage, RIO, Redington, Fishpond, Outcast, Tibor and Rep Your Water.

Allen Harthorn is a lives along Butte Creek near Chico, Ca. He is a conservationist and heads up Friends of Butte Creek, a non-profit who works to protect, restore and enhance the natural habitats of wildlife in the Butte Creek Watershed.

Alvin is a fishing guide based out of Austin, TX and is a 2016 and 2020 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year Finalist, Yeti ambassador, Howler Brothers ambassador and Costa Del Mar Ambassador.

Andrew is the author of Plumas National Forest Trout Fishing Guide. He has been guiding in northern California since 1997. He lives in Red Bluff, California with his family where he owns and operates Confluence Outfitters.  Andrew puts the "Outfitter" in Confluence Outfitters, as he is the one who answers the phones and emails. He is a USCG-licensed Captain which means he can operate a motorized boat in the inland waters of California.

Anna is the North Coast Coho Project Director for Trout Unlimited. An Environmental Scientist by trade, she focuses on restoration of freshwater fisheries habitat, enhancing water quality and in-stream flow, addressing stormwater runoff, and managing invasive species up and down the California Coast.

Anthony grew up hooked on fly fishing. His path took him from gold-country waters to Alaska and back to Northern California, where he turned that passion into his career. He leads a crew of hard-working guides who love giving clients a great day on the water. Off the river, he’s either golfing or chasing anadromous fish on the coast.

April Vokey is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Ben is a professional fly fisherman. He works several jobs in the fly fishing industry such as sales representative, fly tier and designer for Montana Fly Company, author, photographer, and lecturer.  He is the Co-Director of the Fly Fishing Show, the world's largest consumer fly fishing expo.  He is the founder and owner of The Angling Bookstore.  He is available as a fly fishing guide/instructor throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Bob Grace is the third owner of the legendary Ted Fay Fly Shop in Dunsmuir, CA. This is one of the best shops to get information on the fishing spots in the Upper Sacramento River and surrounding areas.

Bradley is a 3rd generation fly tier, owner of Delta Bass Bugs and is a lover of "Art, Nature, and people". He fishes the SF Bay Area's Delta region.

Brandon is a quantitative ecologist working on interactions between fisheries and protected species up and down the Western Untied States.

Brett is a fish biologist and Complex Manager at the Coleman Fish Hatchery located in Anderson, Ca. Brett oversees all hatchery operations at the facility and is the key strategic decision maker.

Brett is the Director, Global Operations at Klean Kanteen and has been with the company in various capacities since 2006.

Brian is considered by many to be one of the most prominent bass on the fly anglers in the SF Bay Area's Delta region. He has taken his knowledge of the conventional bass fishing world and applied it to the fly fishing industry where he develops flies with his son Bradley "Bubba" Pultz via their Delta Bass Bugs website.

Brian Young is from the SF Bay Area and is a well known conventional and fly angler in the region. He is the father of Paul "Aquaman" Young, a recurring guest on The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast.

Bryan is a kayak angler and retailer. He specializes in kayak outfitting - everything from white water to fishing.

Bryan McFadin is an engineer for the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. He at first studied environmental engineering at Humboldt State University, and now works to determine where water is being used in different watersheds.

Bubba Pultz is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Guest on The Barbless Podcast

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Dr. Carrie Monohan is the Science Director at The Sierra Fund and Adjunct Professor at CSUC. She designs and directs research to fill data gaps in water quality regulation, abandoned mine remediation and prioritization of conservation efforts.

Carson is Research Ecologist with Center for Watershed Sciences out of UC Davis. His research focuses on food webs - specifically how native fish utilize and benefit from restored habitats. He is currently working on the floodplains of the Central Valley looking at detritial food webs and salmon growth.

Chad Alexander is a Game Warden from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Chad grew up in Watsonville, Ca. hunting and fishing, which inspired him to become a warden. He has held this position for 18 years, mostly in Butte County, Ca.

Chad is currently a student at California State Chico and member of the Chico State Bass Team. He is an avid bass angler and rising star in the bass angling community.

Chris works at The Fly Shop located in Redding, Ca. He is currently Master Certified, Two Hand Certified and an emeritus member of the organization’s Casting Board of Governs.

Chris Maher is a fly fishing guide based in the Truckee/Tahoe area. Chris currently guides on the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers for most of the year, in addition to taking special guiding trips to Alaska during the summer months.

Chris is the Northern California Sales Rep for Costa Sun Glasses.

Christiaan guides some of the most remote fisheries on the planet the Seychelles, Kamchatka, Kola Peninsula, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Seychelles, Patagonia and more! Him and his wife currently manage the Abaco Lodge in the Bahamas.

Chuck is based out of Grass valley, CA, and is a singer and songwriter, playing solo and in the band Hot Water Music. Chuck is also a fly fishing guide, and guide for Cast Hope.

Cindy is President of Trout Unlimited's Feather River Chapter (FRTU). Cindy insures that FRTU devotes its time to community outreach, education related efforts and resource conservation projects that positively affect the citizens and resources of the Feather, Yuba, and Little Truckee Rivers.

Conway is a salt water guide in San Diego, Ca. and specializes in targeting large Mako Sharks on the fly!

Corinne Doctor is the co-founder of Colorado-based RepYourWater apparel and an avid angler.

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Curtis is the Executive Director at CalTrout.org. He has been with the organization since 2000. He holds a masters degree in Fisheries from Utah State University.

Cyril Derreumqux is an endurance athlete and a world-record-holding beast!

Damon is a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He specializes in the field of lamprey biology.

Rooster is on the pro staffs of Simms, Scott Fly Rods, Hatch Reels, Clackacraft Drift Boats, and Mossy Oak Camo. He currently guides in Montana.

Dan is a fly fishing guide in the Truckee area with a passion for the natural world. He is a contract fly designer with Umpqua Feather Merchants, a rod builder, published author, photographer and artist.

Darren works for Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as a fisheries biologist. Darren mainly studies sturgeon on the Sacramento River, and recently began studying sturgeon on the Feather River, as well as salmonid species.

Darrin Deel has been a full time guide since 2009. Guiding is his job and his passion. He guides roughly 200 days a year on the Sacramento River, the Feather River and the Eel River.

Dave Steindorf has been an active river advocate in California since 1997. As the primary negotiator for American Whitewater, Dave has gained a reputation as a consensus builder. Dave primarily works on is protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Dave is the host of The Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show Podcast. The show covers fly fishing and tying videos, steelhead secrets and online courses.

Dr. Clarke is an optometrist in Chico, Ca. When he's not working, he loves to spend time with his wife and three young children. You can also find him with fly rod in hand, exploring the many watersheds that Butte County and its surrounding area has to offer.

Dax Messett is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Fishing Guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Dec has been there since the very beginning of fishing two-handed rods - well before purpose-built gear was a thing. In the beginning, he and his friends hacked together their own spey lines and rods, popularized it, and helped the fly fishing industry scale it up to what it is today.

Denis is host of the KNCO Fishing and Outdoor radio program, and author of the Fishing and Outdoor column for The Union newspaper in Grass Valley, CA. He’s a seasoned industry expert and currently owns and operates www.trollingflies.com.

Derek Rivchin leads Lo Water Guide Service in Phoenix. He knows the local rivers and lakes well and plans trips that are fun, smooth, and productive for anglers of any skill level. His mix of experience, friendly coaching, and respect for the desert environment helps guests enjoy great fishing while learning about the waters they explore.

Devin is a professional fly angler for Fly Fishing Team USA and 2015 bronze medalist at the world fly fishing championship in Bosnia and again in 2016 with a team bronze in Vail, Colorado. He holds a bachelor's degree in ecology and a master's degree in fisheries science and spent 3 years working as a fisheries biologist before taking on Tactical Fly Fisher as a full time business in 2017.

Dominic Bruno is a photographer, filmmaker, and writer from Northern California. He grew up exploring the outdoors, fishing and hiking every chance he got. That early love for wild places later pushed him into visual storytelling, taking him to some of the most remarkable waters on the planet. As a dedicated fly angler and conservationist, he uses his work to highlight the need to protect rivers and wild fish.

Dominique Duran is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Doug is President and founding member of Fishbio, with 24 years of fisheries biology experience.

Doug is the founder of Calvada Fly Fishing and Pyramid Lake Guide Service. Doug is knowledgeable about how the techniques and technology of Czech nymphing have changed and developed over the years. He is an experienced guide and presenter.

Doug Oullete is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Dr. Chen studies the ecological impacts of dam operations and water diversions on salmon and steelhead. His research helps inform management decisions on flow releases and fish passage. He's passionate about making science accessible to anglers and the public.

Dr. Michael Larkin holds a Marine Science Degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Larkin’s research has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers such as Fly Fishing in Saltwater Magazine, Saltwater Sportsman, Florida Sportsman, Redbone Journal, Miami Herald, and the New York Times.

Dr. Martinez has spent 20 years studying anadromous fish populations in Northern California. She specializes in steelhead genetics and habitat restoration, working to understand how changing river conditions affect salmon and steelhead runs.

Drew is the lead engineer at Barbless.co and manages the day to day technical operations and infrastructure behind the podcast, Homewater app and Rigs.

Dylan Shipplehout is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as NorCal hunting guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Edward Hard is Chief of the Aquatic Invasive Species Branch at the California State Parks and Recreation (Division of Boating and Waterways).

Eli is the Ecological Reserves Manager at Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, which is a property owned and operated by CSU, Chico.

Eric is the author of the essay: Ted Towendolly and the Origin of Short-Line Nymphing on the Upper Sac - How the Wintu Indians, the 49ers, Ted Fay, and Joe Kimsey Impacted Modern-day Nymphing with a Fly. Eric is also active with Granite Bay Flycasters with a clubhouse located on the shore of Folsom Lake, Ca.

Eric See is the Environmental Program Manager at the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Oroville, CA. In addition to his scientific work, Eric sits on the Board of Directors for Chico Area Fly Fishers (CAF) and Hooked on Fishing (Not Drugs) in Chico, Ca.

"Dirty Ernie" Denison has been guiding at the Redding Fly Shop for nearly 3 decades. His knowledge of Northern California's many fisheries is second to none.

Evan is one of the main guys specializing in chasing surf species on the fly. He owns and operates Stokeventures.

Forrest is co-owner of RockTreads, an aluminum traction kit that works on ANY boot or shoe.

Gayland is a Humboldt State University alum, Fisheries Biology. He worked for many years as a Game Warden in Butte County's Environmental Enforcement Squad. He is also an Anadromous Fish Specialist in grant programs.

George is founder and President of Lost Coast Outfitters located in San Francisco, Ca. He is a IFFF Master Certified Casting Instructor, California Trout Ambassador and National Casting Champion.

Glenn is a Director of Photography (DP) and works primarily on outdoor film and television productions. In 2010, Glenn joined season four of Whale Wars aboard the Bob Barker vessel, one of the most challenging jobs he has undertaken. He was also the DP on “Edge of Alaska” for the Discovery Channel and worked as DP on ABC’s Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin.

Greg Keenan is the host of Fly Fishing Insider Podcast and is based out of Kelowna, BC. His show focuses on the business side of the fly fishing industry.

Greg Kennedy - one of the Fish Kennedy Brothers, started fly fishing in Mammoth lakes of the Eastern Sierras, where his dad started fly shop. He now lives and guides out of the Redding area.

Gregg is a partner in Northern California based GuideBox Direct, a guide curated subscription fly fishing kit aimed at DIY anglers who want to Know Their Water.

Hal is an avid angler, Fly-Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, and author of Still Water Fly Fishing Secrets - a book many agree is the "bible" when it comes to fishing Lake Almanor in Chester, Ca.

Heather is a critical care nurse, traveler, fly fishing instructor, amateur photographer and line dancing queen. Her joy for life is contagious.

Henry Lomeli started Sacramento River Eco Tours as a way to support his children as a single father in a true rags to riches story. Henry shares his 30+ years of experience on the river in every ecotour. He is passionate about the Sacramento River’s impact on California, and wants to help build a love and appreciation for it in others.

Hilary is a Fisheries Biologist in Sacramento California. She specializes in recovering threatened and endangered species through large scale river restoration.

Hogan Brown is a school teacher, published author, fishing guide, and co-founder of Cast Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides the gift of outdoors to kids.

Hogan Brown is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Co-founder. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Hogan Brown is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Marketing Director and guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Hogan Brown is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as teacher, guide, angler and AFTA board member. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Hogan Brown is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Fly Tier. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Hunter Derrick is one of the members of a local fly tying cooperative Meat Market Flies. The five-member co-op is a part of a growing movement to support locally made items.

Jacob is California Trout's Central Valley Project Manager specializing in plankton population dynamics and food web production.

Jake has been guiding on the Sacramento River system for 15 years. He's known for his expertise in swinging flies for steelhead and his innovative approaches to reading water. A passionate conservationist, Jake works with local groups to protect spawning habitat.

James is the President of The Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen’s Association and owner of Elite Sportsmen, a  premier hunting and fishing guide service-company, located in the heart of Northern California.

Son of Redding Fly Shop guide Steven Fry, Jamison is well on his way to becoming another NorCal legend.

Jason is the owner of Jaydacator's - balsa-wood floats that can be found in many Northern Californian's fly gear bags. He creates his product by hand on a specialized lathe in a variety of shapes and colors. To order his indicators follow him on Instagram and then direct message from there. Jason is also on the guide staff for AC Fly Fishing based out of Redding, Ca.

Jason is an avid fly angler and co-owner/operator of Crush Restaurants located in Chico, Ca. and Ukiah, Ca.

Jason Kindopp is a Senior Environmental Scientist for the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Jason works on the Feather River, with his crew of 20 focusing primarily on the Oroville Dam and below.

Jason Langstaff is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Partner. More information about this guest will be added soon.

JD Richey has been a full time fishing guide in Northern California and Alaska since 1998. He’s also been a columnist for several national magazines since 1991. JD’s also authored 5 books and operates the popular fishing website, www.fishwithjd.com.

Jeff is the owner of Nutri Lawn in Chico, Ca. Jeff has many years of experience managing pond and lake ecosystems in Northern California. Jeff's background also includes nearly 40 years as a landscape contractor and college instructor (landscape), including past and present state licenses as a pest control advisor, pest control operator, and structural pest operator. Jeff's professional interests encompass organic systems including soil remediation and soil biology.

Jeff Cresswell one of the co-owners of the brother-sister team at Klean Kanteen headquartered in Chico, Ca.

Jeff Helfrich is a third generation outfitter of Tight Lines in the Pacific Northwest. Jeff is an experienced guide in Oregon and Idaho. Guided tours of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River are in full swing from October through March.

Jeffrey has been the General Manager for the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority (TCCA) for over a decade. Heffery has a BS in Economics from UC Berkeley and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of San Diego School of Law. The TCCA is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of 17 Central Valley Project water contractors. Jeffrey manages Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, and Yolo counties - located along the west side of the Sacramento Valley which provides irrigation water to farmers growing a variety of per...

Jennie Felkins grew up fishing with her dad, but fly fishing hooked her for good in 2020. She’s now focused on catching everything on the fly and building a supportive community for women in the sport. Jennie loves helping anglers feel welcome and seen, and nothing beats hearing someone say they “found themselves” on the water. Her favorite spots range from her secret dirt-road hideaway to Lake Almanor and Belize.

Jen Hays fell in love with fly fishing after moving to Chico, even though she grew up catching bass on Clearlake. She’s a second-grade teacher who helped start NorCal Women On The Fly with Jennie so more women could fish together. When she’s not teaching, she’s out fishing, biking, or hunting. Jen loves still-water lakes, tossing dry flies, and chasing stripers on the Sacramento River. She’s grateful for the friends she’s made through NCWOTF and loves helping other women get started.

Jerry is the President and owner of the Sugar Creek Ranch Fly Fishing Club located at the confluence of Sugar Creek and the Scott River in the Scott Valley of Northern California's Siskiyou County.

Jesse is the Division Chief of Administration for the Chico Fire Department.

As president, Jim heads up Scott Fly Rods - one of the leading fly rod manufacturers in the world, and one of the few remaining companies still manufacturing rods in the United States.

Jim Smith has worked in the Sacramento valley since 1983, working with salmon and steelhead and on habitat restoration. He has seen the Red Bluff US Fish and Wildlife Service office grow from a small office of 3-4 people to a team of over 80 people.

I am an Environmental Program Manager for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region.

Jimmy Lee is a sushi chef and the owner of Aonami Sustainable Sushi. Jimmy taught Algebra for four years, but it was not his true calling. 15 years after Jimmy’s first move to Chico, he came back to the City he loves to share his passion for sushi.

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.

John is the head guide a Clearwater Lodge in Fall River Mills, Ca. Whether you are a newbie to the sport or are an expert angler, John promises that you will always learn something from him while on the water.

John Hanson is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Biologist. More information about this guest will be added soon.

John is the Science Director for Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative. He is also a fish biologist with a passion for fly fishing and chasing the Olympic Peninsula's world famous steelhead.

John is the owner of Wild Waters Fly Fishing based in Northern California. The Lower Sac beckons him in the Spring, The McCloud in the Summer, The Klamath in the Fall and The California and Oregon Coasts in the Winter. With a BFA in Photography he finds himself at home with rod or camera on these Wild Waters.

John Sherman is a renowned fly fishing angler, photographer and the Simms West Coast rep who hosts Simms Pro Delta Day. The event is for fishing guides and product reps learn about new products and for anglers to come together on causes they care about.

Johnny Le Coq is the CEO of Fishpond, Inc. one of the very few B Corps in the outdoors category today. Johnny heads all product design at the company.

Jon Baiocchi has been fly fishing and tying flies since 1972. Jon is an experienced guide, author, blogger and award winning public speaker. He was born in San Jose and raised in Paradise, CA.

Jon teaches anglers how to drastically increase their success rates while fishing inshore and offshore in the La Paz region of Mexico.

Jon Ambrose is the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) salmon Reintroduction Coordinator for the California Central Valley.

Jonathan is President of Sportsmobile West located in Fresno, Ca. His company specializes in doing full custom outdoor conversions for Ford, Mercedes and a variety of other van manufactures.

Jordan is a fly fishing guide who primarily fishes the Yuba River, Putah Creek, the Feather River, and the Truckee River. Although Jordan grew up fishing, he was the first to start seriously fly fishing in his family.

Jose has been working on salmon issues within the Mokelumne River and Delta since 1992. Since 1995 he's been part of the EBMUD Fisheries & Wildlife Division.

Josh Kling is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Conservation Director. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Josh is a self-taught artist, teacher and flyfishing guide. His work is well known in the angling community. He's the owner of Tightline Studio.

Julia has been fly fishing since 1999 when she took a weekend intro class. She is co-founder of Rising to the Fly as well as a member of the California Fly Fisher magazine editorial board and a member of the Program Committee for iFishiBelong.

Justin was raised in Auburn Ca. and has been living in Sacramento for the past 30 years. He's been in clothing and brand development for the last 27 years and launched GuideBox Direct in 2018 with partner Gregg Shaw.

Justin has traveled the globe guiding and learning the The Redding Fly Shop's international destinations. He has guided the Kamchatka Peninsula every season since 2008, fishing the world with a spey rod, for every sea run fish he can find.

Kara is the founder of Damsel Fly Fishing, current Director of Montana Women's Fly Fishing School and guide for Gallatin River Guides. Kara got her start at Redding Fly Shop and is a rising star in the women's fly angling community.

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 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.

Kayla is a fly angler and social media brand ambassador for some of today's most iconic brands in the fly fishing industry. She is based out of Portland OR and is married to KC Badger.

In his own words, KC is a "37 year-old washed up BMX rider, now flyfishing and doing art for pennies with my beautiful wife Kayla and a blue HEELER named juniper". As you can see, KC is a great guy with a deadly sense of humor :)

Kelcey Derrick is one of the members of a local fly tying cooperative Meat Market Flies. The five-member co-op is a part of a growing movement to support locally made items. Kelcey is a proud father of 5, and avid fly fishing guide.

Kesley Gallagher has 12 fly fishing IGFA records, teaches fly fishing for women and presents at clubs on flats fishing for redfish, bonefish, tarpon, and permit

Kevin is a former biologist for The Nature Conservancy, which is a hugely influential conservation organization. Kevin grew up in Roxbury, Wisconsin hunting and fishing, and pursued the natural sciences in College at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Kevin Price is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Fishing Guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Kristy Lanham is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Community Manager. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Kristy is the North Sierra Region Community Relations Manager for Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI).

Kyle Burgess is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Lauren Romney is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Lee worked as an archeologist for 25 years and began fly angling for steelhead at 30. He began his overwatch on the North Umpqua's Dynamite hole when he turned 50 and now protects that area's wild steelhead from poaching.

Lesley Smith is a Southern California native, who is an accomplished backpacker and hunter since she was young. Now she is proud to add fly fishing to that list

Lincoln Gray is a fishing guide, sales director for Sierra Stream & Mountain. Lincoln brings 36 years of fly fishing experience, with over 25 years of experience in local Northern California fisheries.

Lise's passion for fly fishing led to her found Maven Fly in 2012. The mission of the company is to marry fashion + function in outdoor clothing designed for women. For years Lise has been a supporter and volunteer for Casting for Recovery.

Captain Lucas Bissett is a Louisiana native and avid fly fisherman. Lucas has been a fly fishing captain for almost ten years and Orvis Endorsed the last eight.

Lukas is co-founder of Meat Market Flies, He is also a biologist and avid fly angler.

Luke is the owner/operator or Woodzee, Inc. located in Chico, Ca. Woodzee is the maker of 100% natural wood eyewear with the goal of growing a business committed to creating quality renewable products priced for everyone to enjoy.

Lynae is the co-founder of Damsel Fly Fishing, a company she started with her sister Kara Tripp. Together they design women’s fly fishing accessories in Belgrade, MT.

Mac Noble is the Manager of Fish First! Fly Shop in Chico, where Mac has been living for 25 years. In addition to working at Fish First, Mac does guiding in the Sacramento, Feather, Yuba, Klamath and Coastal rivers.

Meet Macala “Mac” Elliott - a south-Texas-based photographer who combines her love of the outdoors with creative vision. She graduated in media production and business marketing from University of Houston. She has over five years’ experience in commercial and fine-art photography, especially in the outdoor and media sectors. When she’s not out fishing and capturing images on the water, she works as a content manager for Turtlebox Audio.

Maria is a water policy expert who translates complex water rights and allocation issues into plain English. She works on balancing agricultural, municipal, and environmental water needs, with a focus on maintaining flows for fish populations.

Mario is a self-described "fly fishing camera nerd" that loves having too much fun while eating tacos. He is the owner of Taco Fly Co. based out of Quincy, Ca. His Special Beers are the stuff of legends.

Mark is a fly fishing guide based out of Chester, California. He offers guided fly fishing on Lake Almanor, Fly Tying Classes and Instruction.

Mark is an ecologist with 36 years of experience resolving a broad array of complex natural resource management issues. He has worked with local governments, State and Federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and tribes. He is recently retired from CDFW as their Senior Policy Advisor.

Marshall is the founder, editor and publisher of midCurrent.com on of today's largest online publications of all things fly fishing.

Mason Derrick is the youngest of the five members of a local fly tying cooperative Meat Market Flies. The five-member co-op is a part of a growing movement to support locally made items.

Matt "Gilligan" Coles is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Gilligan has over 30 years of experience fly fishing and tying flies for Truckee River trout. When he's not catching huge browns, he's most likely tying said flies for huge browns! He's one of the top guide in the Truckee / Reno area.

Matt Callies is the Director of Product Development at Loon Outdoors. S.W Rep for Rajeff sports, Scott Fly Rods Sales Rep SW Territory, Sales Rep Abel Automatics, Inc.

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!

Matt has over 15 years of experience in Japanese cuisine and is part-owner of The Rawbar in Chico, CA. He focuses on sustainability sourced fish and is an avid rock climber.

Matt is the Senior Fisheries Biologist at Fishbio, and handles their proposal writing and report writing. Matt is very well known in California for his fisheries work.

Maury is a full-time fly fishing guide on the California Delta. In his spare time he is rep for Costa Sunglasses and travels the world chasing salt and freshwater fish.

Meghan is a member of Trout Unlimited, Alaska and works there as an organizer. She is passionate about her job and conservation.

Melissa is passionate about providing safe boating education and resources to ensure the safety of boaters on California’s waterways.

Meredith McCord is a professional fly angler, trip host, speaker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. Meredith holds more than 150 International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world records.

Michael Coogan is managing partner for MC2 Design Group. MC2 Design Group, Inc is an established brand and creative strategy agency that helps people get their message out about their service or website.

Michael Frost is 1st Vice President for Restore the Delta. He was born in Redding, Ca. and grew up fishing. He settled in the Bay Area after attending University of Oregon, and now works in sales in Silicon Valley and is a member of Full Circle Fund.

Mike is a fisheries biologist at Fishbio. In California, he has evaluated juvenile and adult salmonid habitat use in Central Valley streams, investigated fish diet composition, and coordinated observational fish abundance surveys.

Michelle Bowman is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as marine biologist. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Michelle Bowman is a Marine Biologist, an accomplished surfer and a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) angler. She co-hosts this podcast with husband Conway Bowman.

Michelle is the co-owner/manager of HarvestWild where she runs the marketing and operations for the company.

Leaving behind the business and political arena to pursue her dream of owning a guest retreat, Michelle purchased Clearwater Lodge in 2013. She thoroughly enjoys providing her guests an unforgettable experience and loves chasing fish when time allows.

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.

Mike Mercer was the first employee of The Fly Shop®. He quickly became a fly fishing and fly tying prodigy. Mike's reputation as a revered and highly skilled angler is second to none.

Mike Wier works for CalTrout. He is a well-known fly fishing videographer and angler. Mike puts his talent to work helping protect and restore California’s fisheries. He is also a Patagonia fly fishing ambassador and the owner of Burl Productions, his video production business.

Mitch Lockhart is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Biologist. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Monica Gutierrez is a Fisheries Biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is a branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Her work is focused on San Joaquin River Basin.

Nick Fasiano is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Nick has been fishing in Northern California for his whole life. He has guided in Alaska and spent a lot of time on the Northern California coast chasing wild steelhead. Nick is currently the manager of The Fly Shop's Outfitters department.

Nick Hanna is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Nick is a reliable, hard-working professional who knows how to solve problems and keep projects moving. He’s known for staying calm under pressure, communicating clearly, and helping teams get real results. Nick enjoys learning new skills and taking on challenges that help his company grow.

Oliver is best known for his uncanny ability to target and catch some of earth's largest sport fish. He is the founder of the BigBassDreams channel on YouTube and recently started his new self-titled Oliver Ngy show - also on YouTube.

Pat has been fishing his entire life; bass, trout, fluke and blues growing up in New Jersey, stripers in the Rhode Island surf, steelhead and wild trout in California.

Patrick Cuthbert is a wildlife biologist. A native to Oakdale, CA, Patrick has worked for Fishbio for 6 years. Patrick offers perspective on the Stanislaus River watershed.

Patrick MacKenzie is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as striper and bass guide. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Paul is a small business owner in Redding Ca. and is best known for being one of the few people who spearfish for striped bass on the Sacramento River.

Paul Young is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Professional Spear Fisherman. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Peter is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology and associate director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California-Davis.

For the past 20 years Phil Rowley has been fly-fishing stillwaters almost exclusively. Phil is the author of titles such as the best selling Fly Patterns For Stillwaters and also worked on the DVD Tying Fly Patterns for Stillwaters.

Guest on The Barbless Podcast

Born and raised in the District of Columbia, Remick's passion for fly fishing was never constrained by his urban environment...it only fueled it.

Rick is the founder and host of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. He holds a Masters degree in Recreation Management from BYU and focuses on helping Retailers and Brands in Outdoor and Adventure Travel  find their voice, tell their story and reach more customers through podcasting.

Guest on The Barbless Podcast

RJ Hosking is an outdoor industry leader with deep experience driving innovation and growth. His background spans industry disruption, M&A strategy, two-sided marketplaces, DTC sales, brand and marketing strategy, eCommerce, product design, and advanced R&D. He’s known for connecting people, building strong teams, and turning vision into execution — a creator and entrepreneur at heart.

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.

Ron VanderHeiden is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Ron has been a professional fly fisherman for over 20 years conducting seminars demonstrations and clinics. He has created numerous fly patterns, some of the most popular are the Vans Softex Squid and the Shuttlecock. He was also executive producer for Pheasant Hunting with a Bow.

Roy Akins owns Rapid River Outfitters in Riggins, Idaho, where he is an experienced guide. He grew up on the river, and developed a passion for fishing. Roy is knowledgeable about the history of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

Russ is a practicing attorney and CPA with over 40 years of experience in representing small businesses and business executives. Also an avid fly fisher.

Ryan is a fly fishing guide in Northern California and has made a name for himself as being one of the top bass-on-the-fly anglers in the North State. He's been practicing and honing his craft for the last 15 years. Ryan guides bass, striper and trout all year long.

Sam is the Trout Unlimited California Public Lands Organizer.

Sarah Landström is an Artist and Fly Fisher living in San Francisco, CA. Having grown up along the shores of Lake Michigan, Sarah has always had a close relationship with water and the environment around her.

Sarah is a biologist for California Department of Fish and Wildlife and has extensive knowledge of California's Sierra Nevada High Lakes and ecosystems.

Seth is a Fly Fishing Travel Specialist at Orvis. He sells and hosts trips to Alaska, Belize, Chile, Montana and New Zealand.

Shaun holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science/Physiology from OSU. He oversees 10-15 projects in and around Oregon focused on delisting/down-listing of ESA listed species, recovering sensitive species, developing monitoring techniques, addressing management questions, and developing management plans.

Shawn is a professional fishing guide based out of Northern California. When he isn't guiding he is most likely hunting or working on someone's boat!

Steve is an artist based out of Oroville, California. He is known for his work with stainless steel sculpture. Steve’s thoughtful and elegant attention to detail combined with his relentless drive to always take his next project to the next level is what puts him at the top of his industry.

Steve Roberts is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Sterling District Manager. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Steve is the Sterling District Manager for Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI).

Steven Fry is a guide based out of the Fly Shop in Redding, Ca. He started out as a hunting guide, and expanded to fly fishing. Steven is experienced on the Lower Sac, Upper Sac, Trinity, Bollibokka on The McCloud River, and Battle Creek.

Sue Doroff is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as President/Founder. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Temma has been fly fishing for over two years. She is co-founder of Rising to the Fly, is on the iFishiBelong team and the Board of Directors for Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club.

Tim has been fishing Northern California since the mid 80s. His experience and knowledge helped him design one of the world's deadliest flies known to man: Mr. Fox's Poopah. “It’s Poopahlishice!”

Tom is a tournament-winning bass angler who specializes in the California Delta. He's an expert in both largemouth and striped bass, known for his topwater techniques and understanding of tidal influences on bass behavior.

Tracey Diaz is a guest who appeared on The Barbless Podcast, where they discussed their work as Development and Communications Director. More information about this guest will be added soon.

Tracey brings a broad range of marketing and sales experience to CalTrout where she leads the DevComm team in sharing the inspiring story of CalTrout with members and supporters.

Tricia is the Habitat Restoration Coordinator for the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife on the upper Sacramento River with over 30 yrs of experience with 3 agencies.

Tricia Parker is a biologist for US Fish and Wildlife Services in Red Bluff. After spending her childhood in Point Reyes and summers in Alaska, she pursued a career in biology. Tricia completed her undergraduate work at UC Davis her masters at Humboldt State University.

Tyler is currently a student at California State Chico and member of the Chico State Bass Team. He is an avid bass angler and rising star in the bass angling community.

Tyler is a fisheries biologist with extensive experience in population genetics and community ecology of freshwater fishes in the Great Plains and desert Southwest, USA. Tyler holds a Ph. D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico.

Val studied photography and fine art at the Columbus College of Art and Design for 6 years. Also Ansel Adams classes later. He has been a flyfishing and travel photographer for 35 years.

Val is THE resident expert on all things Eagle Lake. She runs https://eaglelakefishing.net where you can get the latest and greatest updates on what's happening at Eagle Lake any time of year.

Vince is the CEO of Whooshh Innovations a company bringing new technology and solutions to the age old problem of fish passage.

Vincent is the Community Coordination Fellow for Sierra Institute for Community and Environment. He spends his time working with agencies, NGSs and individuals to reestablish and protect fisheries in the Upper Feather River Basin.

Whitney Tilt brings more than four decades of experience in conservation. He began his career as a wildlife technician with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and managed cattle ranching operations, giving him hands-on knowledge of land and wildlife management. From there he moved into leadership roles at major conservation organizations, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association Fisheries Fund.