Joe Slusark

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!

If a trout is Pulp Fiction’s Jules Winnfield, then the Hexagenia Limbata is basically a Big Kahuna Burger - they are about the same size and tasty AF. Join us as we sit back down with The Petaluma Pigmy (Hal Janssen) to pick his brain on all things Hex Hatch - when and where to find ‘em, stealthy approaches, rod / reel, and what his leader formula looks like. Nick also shares his secrets - which are WAY different than Hal’s tactics but equally as effective. In other words, there’s more than one way to skin this cat! CSUC Entomologist Joe Slusark also pops in for a surprise visit to talk about the Hex’s fascinating life history. If you are planning to target big fish on big Hex flies in June and July, then this episode will get you quickly up to speed. Now come on, let's get into character.

Did you know that a bug is not an insect and an insect is not a bug?  Did you know that mayflies like to dance and make love too?  Ever wonder what fly to tie on during that blizzard hatch?  We have the answers and more on this podcast with one of our dearest friends Joe Slusark.  Joe is a entomologist from Chico State, for over 20 years Joe has been living his dream wading chest deep into the world of entomology.  Join us as we talk fishing and bugs with one of the coolest guys we know and have the pleasure of fishing with, Joe Slusark.