Season 3

In this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast guide Ryan Williams introduces us to Float and Fly - a technique used to target sluggish stillwater bass during the winter months. If you are wondering what to do now that the regular season is over, this episode is for you! Links: http://www.flyfishcnv.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_ryancwilliams/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVpuuu5jNSjpeb3SjzFMP-w

Happy New Year! In our first episode of Season 3, 2019 we talk with Jason Cockrum, owner of Jaydacator's - balsa wood floats that are becoming a staple in many Northern California fly fishers gear bags. Jason explains in detail how he creates each hand-made piece, and the trial and error it took to get them where they are today. Also learn how to craft some dependable float / indicator rigs using his product. Links: http://www.jcflyfishing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaydacator/

The planned Sites Reservoir project would be located on the west side of the Sacramento Valley, approximately 10 miles west of the rural town of Maxwell, California. The foothill region East of Maxwell has been considered ideal for off-stream water storage since the 1980’s. Jeffrey Sutton General Manager for the Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority (TCCA), joins us to answer our questions and concerns. Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernie has been guiding a long time and knows California's water better than most. Listen in as we do an "On The Water" episode with Ernie and learn about his background, fishing strategies and more. Also, if you are fortunate enough to get a guide trip booked with him (via @the_fly_shop), be sure to bring a few Foster's Oil Cans with you (you can thank us later). Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our 69th (giggity) episode of the Barbless.co Podcast we sit down with fishing guide and writer JD Richey. JD runs a guide business offering year-round guided fishing trips for salmon, steelhead, striped bass in Northern California, Alaska and Patagonia. We talk to JD about a number of topics ranging from jet boats to how to outrun a bear in a foot race (hint: you can't). Support the show: [https://gear.barbless.co](https://gear.barbless.co) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this exciting episode of the show we sit down with UC Davis Ecologist Carson Jeffres and learn about a new fish rearing program that merges agriculture with fisheries science in innovative and amazing ways. We also learn about subduction zones and how they play a role in sustaining a diverse fishery ecosystem. All fish are the same age. The ones on the left were raised in a hatchery. The fish on the right were raised in a rice field floodplain. Rice field netted off as rearing habitat for baby salmon.

In this episode of the Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast, we go to school with the Professor X of fly tying and industry legend Mike Mercer. It's not every day that you get to sit down with a guy like Mike, reach into their brain and pull out gobs of gooey fly tying info and travel tips. Mr. Mercer is an OG in the fly fishing world. No fish is safe from his flies. If you think you've created the next best stonefly, he's probably already tied it… blindfolded. Prepare to go around the world and back again with Mike Mercer on this 71st episode of the show.

In this episode of the Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast, we sit down with guide Jordan Romney and do a deep dive into fishing Putah Creek near Winters, Ca. Putah is a tailwater fishery located below Lake Berryessa and is a listed Wild and Heritage Trout Water. Jordan shares some insider tips that will help you catch one of those twenty-plus-inch fish that Putah is known for. We also talk about catch and release fishing, how to spot redds, and what led Jordan and others to promote and practice a voluntary Putah closure during the winter months. Put the truck in drive, hit play and prepare to unlock the secrets of Putah Creek.

This week we are bringing you a front row seat to one of the biggest fly fishing shows in California - the 2019 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. In this epic 2 part series you will meet 12 movers and shakers in the industry. Get ready to learn about their backgrounds, what makes them tick and very likely pick up some tips that you can apply to your next angling adventure. This episode is Day One, look for Day Two to drop next week! Guest timecodes: George Revel - Partner, Lost Coast Outfitters - 00:06:30 Jim Bartschi - President, Scott Fly Rods - 00:43:40 John Rickard - Owner, Wild Waters Fishing - 00:56:08 Maury Hatch - Rep, Costa - Guide - 01:15:26 Philip Rowley - Author - 01:38:37

This episode marks the conclusion of our coverage of the 2019 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. In this episode you will be reacquainted with a few folks who've already been guests on the show (John Sherman, Kayla Katayama), and meet a few new ones! Guest timecodes: Conway Bowman - Mako sharks on the fly - 00:07:00 John Sherman - Photography tips - 00:23:19 Kayla Katayama - Catching up - 00:46:30 Matt "Gilligan" Coles - Guide, Reno NV - 00:59:11 Meghan Barker - TU - Pebble Mine - 01:15:57 Michelle Titus - Clear Water Lodge - 01:26:14 Ron VanderHeiden - Chasing rooster-fish - 01:50:00

In this episode we sit down with Glenn Evans. Glenn works in Hollywood as Director of Photography (DP) specializing in underwater cinematography and various other 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.

Last week we visited Pyramid Lake located just outside Sparks, NV and got some pointers from Reno Fly Shop guide Mike Anderson on how to target the lake’s legendary Lahontan Cutthroat Trout behemoths! Join us for this On The Water episode and get insights from Mike on the lake’s unique history, ecology and how to catch these lake monsters.

On this week's episode of the show we sit down with co-founders Justin Bilbao and Gregg Shaw - founders of GuideBox. The guys promise a quick and easy way to get you the gear and info you need to catch more fish on the fly with their new GuideBox product - a mix of gear and river-specific info rolled up into a guide-curated kit delivered to your door. This is the first time we've seen a product like this on the market and thought you guys would find their story interesting! Oh, and Hogan Brown drops in too!

Do you hear that sound? That's a Special Beer being cracked on this episode of the Barbless.co Podcast. Join us as we welcome Taco Fly Co. owner Mario Guel to the show. A former skater, Mario's infectious passion for our sport and gritty style make Taco Fly Co. an up and coming fly fishing brand you should all be keeping an eye on!

Experts agree that it takes about 10,000 hours to truly master something. Artist Steve Nielsen has exceeded this benchmark by many thousands of hours. Those hours have been spent pounding, stretching, painting, sanding and sculpting from his shop in Oroville, Ca. The result of his labor manifests in life-like replicas of salmonids, butterflies, birds and other critters - all from stainless steel. Steve’s thoughtful and elegant attention to detail combined with his relentless drive to always take his next project to higher level is what puts him at the top of his industry. Join us as we step into the mind of a driven artist to learn what makes him tick. Many of his insights, thought processes, etc. can be applied to your own pursuits - whether it’s tying that next fly, making a connection to that next fish, or kicking ass in your career.

This week Stillwater Fly-Fishing Secrets author Hal "The Petaluma Pigmy" Janssen is back on the show to talk springtime fishing tactics with us. This one has it all folks - #fish, #bugs and anything goes waterfront #fisticuffs. Nut-shots, throat-punches, eye-gouges and more in this ultra-violent episode of the show!

For those of you who chase coastal #steelhead, you know first hand what these apex predators can do to wild steelhead and #salmon populations. You’ve seen the torn up carcases, bite and claw marks up close and personal. In this episode we sit down with two #fisheries experts in Oregon - the literal front line of this often divisive issue. Brandon Chasco is one of NOAA’s (@noaafisheries) quantitative ecologists working on interactions between fisheries and protected species up and down the Western United States. Shaun Clements holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science/Physiology from OSU (@odfwnfip). 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. Both men are well versed in all things related to #pinniped #predation and mitigation. These experts answer the question, are sea lions TRULY making a dent in salmon and steelhead populations? If they are, then how do we proceed? What is the timeline? Are we past the point of no return?

In the very spey-cial episode of the show, we sit down with #spey legend Dec Hogan who was recently in Chico teaching a #speycasting clinic for Fish First fly shop in Chico, Ca. Dec has been there since the very beginning of fishing two-handed rods - well before purpose-built gear was a thing. He tells us about the early days of the sport - how he and his friends hacked together their own lines and rods and what he learned along the way. Dec is also into #birding - he shares some insights into fishing through the trained eyes of a bird watcher (hint: they are related!). Dec’s first book “A Passion for Steelhead” is one of THE books on Steelhead fishing history and techniques. Co-host Nick Hanna owns a copy of the book and has a very, very special connection to it due to his long hours spent with it as a teen where he practiced both two and one-handed casting methods over and over and over. Dec also discusses his new book - Steelhead Fly Tying Art & Design - a meticulously crafted book filled with step-by-step #flytying photos and instruction that he and Marty Howard (@martyohoward) recently published. If you are into spey or thinking about getting into spey, this is the episode you should swing on by and check out.

In this episode we welcome back FishBio fisheries biologists Michael Hellmair and Tyler Pilger. The team sits down with us to discuss the more technical aspects of their jobs - specifically, the tools they use day in and day out to help them monitor, measure and store all types of fisheries related data. Fisheries science is a very interesting field and impacts every one of us (whether you fish or not!) - the data collected, observations and assessments made from that data are often used to shape fishing regulations, water management policy and lots more. If you’ve ever wondered what eDNA is all about, how fish are tracked or what those cement truck mixer looking things are on the river, then this episode is for you.

Fly Fishing Team USA’s Devin Olsen is back to talk about his new book Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers. The book discusses Tight-Line / European Style Nymphing (ESN) / Czech Nymphing in great detail. We talk with Devin about the differences in fishing European water vs. USA’s waters, how to methodically break down different sections of a river or stream, and how fly fishing competitions work. We also spend a significant amount of time discussing high-stick tactics for steelhead - from fishing out of a drift boat to walking and wading for them. It works and it’s deadly! You can buy his book right now on his website.

In this episode of the show we sit down with NOAA Biologist Jon Ambrose. Jon is the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) salmon Reintroduction Coordinator for the California Central Valley. We talk in detail about the reintroduction efforts currently underway to bring Winter Run Chinook salmon back to the McCloud River. The plan involves deployment of a thermal curtain that stretches bank-to-bank across the upper section of the McCloud arm of Lake Shasta in an effort to capture and truck migrating juvenile salmon. We express our concerns for what a thermal curtain would mean to resident lake brown trout and rainbow trout that use the McCloud each year in the fall for spawning (at the same time the reintroduction project will be happening). Be sure to download schematics for the thermal curtain as well taking a deeper dive into a presentation that we just published to our YouTube channel - a collaboration we did with Jon on behalf of NOAA/NMFS in order to represent the agency’s plan as accurately as possible. All links are below. Learn more about the project: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/bdo/shasta-dam-fish-pass.html Watch Jon's presentation: [embed]https://youtu.be/u58FQQfY150[/embed]

If you are into the outdoors then odds are that you’ve ran across at least one Klean Kanteen. You might even own one or two. In this episode of the show we sit down with Jeff Cresswell one of the co-owners of the brother-sister team at Klean Kanteen headquartered here in Chico, Ca. Jeff and his sister’s team introduced the first stainless steel, BPA-free, reusable water bottle in 2004 - basically defining an entirely new category in the outdoor space and providing a solution to single-use plastic water bottles. No small feat! Jeff tells us about the early days of the company, how they managed to scale under enormous demand, what scared him most, and how they overcame adversity. Jeff and team have built an international outdoor brand that is focused on sustainability, giving back to the community, and making a positive impact on the planet. If you are building your own outdoor brand or aspiring to build one, or you are into learning about how things are made or just plain and simply a fan of the brand, then hit play!

You’ve heard of Six Minute Abs, but have you heard of Six Minute Spey? In this episode of the show former guest Kate Watson calls in from BC to talk with us about her adventures at this year’s Spey-o-Rama. Kate sets the context best: “Well damn, what a hell of a week. It’s been another year of training, another winter of driving huge distances to seek open water for a weekend of practice, another year of filming, reviewing & revising casts and it all boils down to six minutes. That is all. You have six minutes to ‘prove’ yourself amongst the world’s best casters. Six minutes to stand in a pond, competing against Mother Nature and her winds or lack thereof, competing against your previous scores, competing against your friends and competitors from around the world and more so competing against the nerves that swallow your mind and push your stomach up into your throat.” - Kate W. via Instagram The idea for this episode was to try to get into Kate’s head before, during and after the event. What you will hear is funny, interesting and educational! Are you ready for Six Minute Spey? 6's the key number here. Think about it. 6-Elevens. 6 dwarves. 6, man, that's the number. 6 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea? It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Kate time, baby. Step into our office!

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.

Given where we are at with artificial intelligence and robotics experts estimate that we will be subjugated by machines somewhere between 2040-2050*. Once this happens we humans will need to get back to our roots - no more buying shrink wrapped meats in bulk at Costco kiddos. We will once again need to hunt and gather on our own. This is why Michelle and Aaron Grabiel created Harvest Wild**. If you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a robot uprising, grab your loved ones, food, water, guns and rods and make your way to Palo Cedro, Ca. where you will meet the leaders of the human resistance (the Grabiels). Once on the compound they will teach you everything you need to know to survive in the wild - hunting for blacktail deer, wild boar, waterfowl and turkey. If you aren’t into guns (um, it’s a robot uprising you need to reconsider your position), Aaron will show you how to catch a trout with a fly rod, gear, standing in a boat, walking and wading - you name it. If you consider yourself a pacifist (again, time for introspection here - ROBOTS!) then the Grabiels can show you how to ID and sustainability harvest all types of wild food. What kind of a survivalist would you be if you didn’t know how to prepare and cook all that game and wild food you harvested? The Grabiels have you covered there too with meal prep and cooking instructions. Is there anything these two can’t do? The Robopocolypse doesn’t sound so bad now, right? * Experts rarely agree on anything, especially this topic. ** No, no they didn’t.

On this special episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we come to you from Fall River Mills, Ca. on the eve of the 2019 5 Rivers Challenge hosted by the Clearwater Lodge and CalTrout. Curtis Knight, Executive Director of California Trout joins us to discuss CalTrout’s charter, some cool projects that are in flight, dam removals, hatcheries and also gives us an update on the Yolo Bypass project, see our “Raising Salmon in Rice Fields” episode for more. About Our Guest (via CalTrout.org) Curtis has worked for CalTrout since 2000. His passion for all things water led him to pursue a masters degree in Fisheries from Utah State University. His first job out of graduate school was with the The Nature Conservancy living and working at the McCloud River Preserve where in between hatches he successfully finished his thesis. When he is not canvasing California for CalTrout, he lives in Mt. Shasta with his wife Amy and their two daughters Greta and Isabel.

On another special episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we are back once again in Fall River Mills, Ca. for the 2019 5 Rivers Challenge hosted by the Clearwater Lodge and CalTrout. Our guest is legendary fly fishing photographer Val Atkinson. Val has traveled the planet chasing both fresh and saltwater species and the anglers that stalk them. We talk with Val about his amazing career, how technology has impacted his profession and also got some great photography tips that anyone can apply to their own photography game! ABOUT OUR GUEST Val studied photography and fine art at the Columbus College of Art & Design for 6 years. Also Ansel Adams classes later. He has been a flyfishing and travel photographer for 35 years. You can find him online at: www.ValAtkinson.com | https://www.instagram.com/val_atkinson/

Before you take that next adventure to the beach we have a killer episode for you to check out!  Join us as we talk with Evan Praskin of StokeVentures and break down the way he and his friends have shortened the learning curve on fishing the surf for perch, striper and halibut. Perch are an abundant species that thrive along our California and Oregon coastlines.  If you've ever been blown off your favorite coastal river, standing on a piece of drift wood starring into Big Blue and wondered where and how to catch these hard fighting "bluegill of the ocean", we have the answers and more on this episode of the The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Links: https://www.stokeventuresflyfishing.com https://www.instagram.com/stokeventures https://rigs.barbless.co Corrections: The daily bag limit and possession limit for Perch is 20 fish in combination of all species, with not more than 10 fish of any one species. In the episode we talked about it being "unlimited", which it is not!

Renowned fly fishing author, guide, seminar speaker and TV host Phil Rowley calls into the show to discuss the finer points of fly fishing in lakes / stillwater situations. We talk specifically about: Tying flies Retrieves Casting from a float tube Knots Rods / lines Bugs / entomology Targeting walleye, browns, rainbows on the fly Fishing leeches with deadly effect on big nasty browns Tying various balanced leeches and color selections The importance of stout hooks when targeting big fish Trout feeding habits in stillwater And more! Links for this episode: http://www.flycraftangling.com https://twitter.com/FlycraftPhil https://www.facebook.com/philip.rowley.9 http://flycraftanglingadventures.blogspot.ca http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCraftAngling https://www.instagram.com/philrowleyflyfishing

In this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we switch gears a bit and sit down with Rick Saez (host of The Outdoor Biz Podcast). Rick calls in to discuss the positive benefits of using podcasts to promote your outdoor brand. We also compare notes toward the end of the episode on how we approach our two shows from a production perspective. Links https://www.instagram.com/rick.saez/ https://www.theoutdoorbizpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/theoutdoorbizpodcast

In this special On The Water (OTW) episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast Nick takes us on the Sacramento River in Northern California to chase striper on the fly with Hogan Brown and Chuck Ragan! If you are thinking about chasing stripers this summer then listen up because all three of these guys know how to get at them on the fly - there’s something for everyone on this episode. Please note: we had some issues with one of the mics so the audio cuts out from time to time - we strive to push out the best content we can, but occasionally hit a bump or two. Links http://www.crflyfishing.com https://www.hgbflyfishing.com https://www.riverxguide.com https://www.barbless.co

Introducing a new series format for the show - Species Spotlight! Occasionally we will dedicate an entire episode to getting SUPER geeky with a biologist around a specific species (or two). Got it? Awesome, let’s kick things off with the mighty Tarpon! Did you know Tarpon have stem cells in their eyes that help them adapt their vision to different light conditions?  Do you know where they go to spawn? We didn't either until we spoke with fish biologist Dr. Michael Larkin, one of the first graduates from the Tarpon and Bonefish Trust in Florida! Join us as work our way down the Atlantic coastline and into the Gulf to learn about one of the best fish species to chase on the fly, Megalops Atlanticus. LINKS https://www.riverxguide.com IPHONE USERS - want to download our Flows app beta? Download It Now

Chad didn’t forget the SD card this time around so here’s a new On The Water ( OTW) episode with a familiar guest, Aaron Grabiel from Harvest Wild! Join Chad, Nick and Aaron as they drift down one of, if not THE best trout fishery California has to offer, the Lower Sacramento River in Redding, Ca. The hot summer months in Northern California makes this area of the river light up with PMDs and Caddis - right behind them are the famous football-shaped rainbow trout slurping them up like beef noodles in Bangkok. Listen in as we share some hot tips and tactics to bring a few fish to hand, and more importantly just have a great time out On The Water! --- LINKS https://www.riverxguide.com https://www.barbless.co https://www.harvestwild.com/ WANT TO DOWNLOAD OUR FLOWS BETA (iOS only)? http://shots.amp.build/awQbBV Android version is coming soon!

On this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we sit down with Christiaan Pretorius, to say he's an avid angler doesn't quite do it justice. At his age he has wrestled with more species on a fly rod than most folks can count. His passion for the outdoors is second to none and while his fly fishing pedigree is long and accomplished, he'd be the last one to brag about it. Fishing, hunting, photography and conservation run deep in this man's blood. We were excited to pick his brain about all of his adventures, favorite tactics, and species to chase on the fly. If you dream of chasing fish on flats, running down monster roosterfish on the beach, tramping through the jungle to find golden dorado in clear water, this is the episode for you.

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!

In this 100th episode of the show (WHOA!) we get down under… water with Paul Young - a real life Aquaman. Paul is a professional spear fisherman who holds all sorts of records in his sport. He’s a member of the USA team, was the recipient of the Underwater Society’s Athlete of The Year award in 2016 - the list goes on and on. Around these parts Paul is known as Aquaman. When he’s not running his business or being a dad, he spends most of his free time on the Sacramento River hunting underwater prey. Paul stalks 40LB + stripers with little more than a spear, mask, snorkel, suit and whatever air he can store in his lungs for his often 90 second + dives in the Sac’s cold and murky waters. We saved this one for our 100th episode and for good reason. Prepare to LEARN A TON and also have your mind blown in a variety of ways - we sure as hell did! Finally, we have a new intro! We are honored to have California Trout as our new sponsor. Expect more around this in a bonus episode we will be pushing out later this week. You will also get an update on Barbless.co - us personally, our plans for the podcast, the apps, the business and a bunch of other stuff that you may find interesting. Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

In this special BONUS episode... of the 100th episode... of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast Chad and Nick turn the keys over to special guest host Jason Colabove (owner of Crush in Chico, Ca.) for an interview about Barbless.co. We each talk about our backgrounds a bit and what got us into fishing, take a look back at all of our favorite episodes, discuss future plans for the show, and where Barbless.co is heading as a company. Finally, we are honored to have California Trout as our new sponsor. Please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268& Things mentioned on the show: https://rigs.barbless.co/ https://flows.barbless.co/ https://podcast.barbless.co/ Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

Have you ever been driving down the highway only to be passed by a fully-outfitted 4x4 sprinter van and wondered, “how do I get me one of those?”. Well this episode will answer that question, and more. Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Feld - President at Sportsmobile West located in Fresno, Ca. We ask Jonathan a bunch of first time buyer questions and he knocks them all out of the park. Once you are done listening to this episode you will have a very good foundation on the wonderful world of sprinter vans and what owning or renting one can do to make your next fishing trip even more amazing. You will learn about what to consider when outfitting one for fishing, and also learn how to configure it so that you can write it off as a first or second home - yup, you can write off the interest just like a house. Loan options are similar too, making them more financially doable for folks than you might think! If Chris Farley were still alive he’d be rocking a Sportsmobile. --- This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268& Follow rivers and streams you care about. Join our Flows beta program today! iPhone: http://eepurl.com/gAVAyX Android: http://eepurl.com/gmkqVj

Meet father and son team Bubba and Brian Pultz - they talk about their business, inspiration for tying flies and more. Big flies catch big fish!

NOAA’s Jon Ambrose calls into the show to give us a quick update on the Chinook salmon reintroduction project planned for the the McCloud River.

If you aren’t familiar with Fall River Mills then you should be. This legendary trout river is tucked between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges of Shasta County, California. Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen are visible from nearly anywhere on the river - truly epic visuals in 360 degrees. On this special On The Water episode of the show we get to tag along with Michelle Titus - owner of the Clearwater Lodge (near Fall River) and head Clearwater guide John Fochetti. The duo take us on a tour of Fall River where we learn about the river’s history, the awesome work Cal Trout is doing, and more. And oh yeah, Michelle also catches her personal best 25” rainbow!!! Clearwater Lodge is a world-class all-inclusive fly fishing resort that offers excellent food, accommodations and guiding. Michelle and the rest of the team go the extra mile to make every guest feel special and strive to provide the best fly fishing experience possible.

As many of you know California experienced one of the worst droughts on record this past decade. Many native fish species suffered through this period while others did much better - like on the Mokelumne River. In this episode we sit down with Jose Setka, Manager of the Fish and Wildlife Division at East Bay Municipal Utility District, colloquially referred to as "East Bay Mud" or simply EBMUD. EBMUD is a public utility district that provides water and sewage treatment services for the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay - pulling much of their water from the Mokelumne River. Part of their responsibility is maintaining EBMUD’s privately owned fish hatchery on the Mokelumne - which Mr. Setka oversees. Learn how Setka and his team navigated California’s 10 years of drought and exceeded expectations in terms of salmon returns right here on this episodes of Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Enjoy!!!

Meet Vince Bryan - CEO of Whooshh innovations, the company behind what media has dubbed, “The Salmon Cannon”. Vince talks about the early days and origins of the device (hint - it wasn’t intended for fish passage) and why the company decided to pivot. Also learn about how the device was designed, and its current capabilities. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co.

In this special On The Water episode of the show we drive to Anderson, Ca. to meet up with Coleman Fish Hatchery Complex Manager Brett Galyean for a detailed on-site tour of the entire operation. In the first half of the show we sit down with Brett in his office and talk through the many logistical and strategic challenges he and his team face on a daily basis and how they mitigate them. On the back half of the show (sorry for the audio issue) Brett takes us on a private tour of the facility where we learn about the end-to-end process and stop to appreciate the salmon currently stacked up in Battle Creek! Looking for something fun to do this month with the kiddos? NOW is the time to take a tour of the hatchery! For more info: https://www.fws.gov/coleman/happenings.html. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

In this episode Far Bank rep Alex Ramirez drops by our studio in Chico, Ca. to walk us through his experience as a fly fishing brand rep. Learn how he got started, a bit about the brands he reps and more on this episode of the show! At the beginning of the show we mention the movie Highlander - arguably one of the greatest films ever made, ever. Here’s a link. Finally, sorry for the delay in posting this episode! We were at the International Fly Tackle Dealer’s Association (IFTD) last week and are playing catch-up. Expect to see A TON (11 episodes!) of new content dropping all next week that recap our experience at IFTD. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

In this special Conference Series of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast we travel to Denver, Colorado to join our gracious booth hosts Scott Fly Rods and Damsel Fly Fishing. The two brands let us set up our pop-up studio in their booths to interview a variety of folks that were at the show.  It was inspiring and humbling to be around so many industry professionals who have given their lives to improve the sport of fly fishing at all levels. We learned a lot at IFTD 2019 and we hope you will as well! Episodes 108 through 117 cover the event, so be sure to start at 108 and work forward. To kick off Day One of IFTD 2019 we sit down with Jim Bartschi to discuss the finer points of rod design and learn about Scott’s latest “Sector Series” saltwater rod that was already generating a lot of buzz at the event. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Jim is back for a quick interview to wrap up the show and make a special announcement. Warning - you should probably listen to 108 before you listen to this one! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Lise Lozell joins us in the Scott Rod booth to talk about her non-profit group Casting for Recovery (CfR) which provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. DONATE HERE KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

MidCurrent.com’s editor and publisher Marshall Cutchin sits down with us to discuss the early days of his publication, trends in the industry and a lot more. This is a must listen for anyone that maintains their own online content. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Forrest Rogers is co-owner of RockTreads, an aluminum traction kit that works on ANY boot or shoe. Forrest talks about the early days of the company, the ups and downs of product design and testing, and more. We will be testing our own sets of RockTreads over the upcoming steelhead season and can’t wait to put them through the paces! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Sisters Kara and Lynae are the founders of Damsel Fly Fishing, one of the first women’s fly fishing brands to hit the scene in well, forever. The duo hosted us in their booth at IFTD and we got a chance to sit down with them for a fun interview and a run through their product line.

Special guest host Hogan Brown gives Chad the boot and joins Nick to sit down with Meredith McCord, a professional fly angler, trip host, speaker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur.

We sit down with Fishpond CEO Johnny Le Coq to talk about his background in photography, his product design process and a whole lot more. This one is a must-listen folks! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Newlyweds KC Badger (pro BMXer) and Kayla Lockhart (angler and social media brand ambassador) sit down with Chad to learn how the two met, their recent move to OR, and Kayla’s day to day activities and responsibilities in promoting the brands and organizations that she loves.

Nerd alert! Chad grabs Dave Stewart (Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast) and Greg Keenan (Fly Fishing Insider Podcast) to compare notes, talk about their show’s unique formats, and basically geek out on all things podcasting as it relates to fly fishing.

John McMillan is the Science Director for Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative. He’s been (literally) diving in head-first and swimming with many of the different anadromous fish that we see in our western waters. We sit down to pick his brain and learn a new trick or two along the way.

In this episode of the show Tricia Bratcher calls in to talk with us about the impacts that DIY “off grid” marijuana farmers have (if any) on anadromous waterways in Northern California. Tricia is a biologist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and helped develop the information and tools needed to define the potential stressors caused by marijuana production using an impact measurement methodology provided by the EPA called Casual Analysis. Tricia walks us through how this works and shares some insights collected from her time on this project. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

The California Delta is a world class fishery and home to over 500 different animal and plant species.  With 1,100 miles of levees that border over 700 miles of waterways, it’s easy to get lost and left scratching your head unless you fish with local guide, Captain Maury Hatch. Join us on this On The Water episode as Nick Hanna and Matt Heron play one of Maury’s favorite fishing games for Striped Bass and see who comes out on top. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

Kamchatka, Russia has established a reputation for two things: being home to some of the world’s largest steelhead and having a large number of bears. Each year Kamchatka’s many bears and a few fortunate anglers cross streamside paths in a shared pursuit of the elusive steelhead. In order to protect their clients, local Kamchatka guides use dogs to keep the hungry bears at bay. Enter Kuchook - arguably the most bad-ass alpha dog in the region. No other dog was as respected and loved as Kuchook. Sadly, Kuchook was brought down by a bear recently. Guide Greg Kennedy (@fishkennedybrothers) and industry rep / photographer, John Sherman (@johngsherman) join us to celebrate Kuchook’s legacy, share some special moments on the water with him, and pay tribute to Kamchatka’s Top Alpha Dog, Kuchook. “I hope there’s bears in heaven, because nothing gave Kuchook more pleasure than biting a bear in the ass.” - Greg Kennedy --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout - please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=268&

In this week’s episode we sit down with Shawn Anderson and Darrin Deel. Shawn is a guide and also a boat mechanic. Darrin is a fly fishing guide and books under AC Fly Fishing, located in Redding, Ca. We cover pretty much everything you should be thinking about when considering your next drift or jet boat. Expect more Buyer’s Guides in the future. If you like this episode, please let us know by leaving us a comment on our Instagram page: @barbless.co. --- Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co. This episode is brought to you by CalTrout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless

In this episode, Nick and Chad sit down with Jamison Fry, fourth grader and fish enthusiast, and his father Steven Fry. The gang discuss fishing, favorite spots, and the joys of fishing with family. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- This episode is brought to you by CalTrout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless Text BARBLESS to 26989 to help protect clean water. Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co.

In this episode, Nick and Chad talk with Anna Halligan, North Coast Coho Project Director of Western Conservation under Trout Unlimited. This program started 20 years ago to support the endangered Coho Salmon and the restoration of their habitat. The guys get into the various restoration tactics used to restore critical Coho habitat and a ton more. From their website: Our North Coast Coho Project (NCCP) is a partnership of unprecedented scale and scope. Trout Unlimited, timber, gravel, and wine industry leaders, other private landowners, and state and federal agencies are working cooperatively to restore coho salmon runs in Northern California. As TU's North Coast Coho Project completes its 19th year, this groundbreaking initiative has raised and leveraged over $25 million for more than 75 habitat and fish passage improvement projects in the Eel, Navarro, Garcia, Noyo, Russian and Ten Mile rivers and in dozens of smaller stream systems. NCCP delivers both overall management and administration of such projects as well as scientific work that precedes and follows them. To date, the NCCP and our partners have improved or eliminated over 862 miles of old logging roads; removed 12 major fish migration barriers; restored fish access to more than 70 miles of streams; installed more than 2,100 large wood structures in over 120 miles of stream channels; and prevented some 534,000 cubic yards of sediment (that's 53,400 full dump trucks) from entering streams, degrading water quality and habitat conditions. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER! --- TEXT; barbless to 26989 to help protect clean water This episode is brought to you by CalTrout – please show your support for the show by becoming a member of CalTrout today: http://bit.ly/SupportCalTrout-Barbless Support the show! Buy a hat at https://gear.barbless.co