The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast with Hogan Brown

Hogan sits down with Tema Roby and Julia Mitchell near their one-year anniversary of starting their non-profit Rising to the Fly which works to break down barriers to make fly fishing accessible and inclusive to all women. Enjoy their story and learn more here https://risingtothefly.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan sits down with RJ Hosking of Rare Waters. Rare Waters is a new online booking company similar to Air BnB working to connect anglers with private landowners on private waters throughout the West. While "private water" holds a very different connotation in California than other places in the West, what Rare Waters is doing by providing cheap ($125-175 a day) access to world-class fisheries throughout the West for the average angler is an interesting idea. Learn more about what Rare Waters offers and the larger Private vs. Public land debate taking place in many other western states, that fortunately, most of us in California don't have to worry about. Learn More at www.rarewaters.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-barbless-podcast/support

Capt. Ben Thompson spends more days guiding the Lower Yuba River than any other guide right now and has been on the river this entire winter and early spring so there is no better person to give an update and forecast for the coming spring and summer of one of Californias most popular, challenging, and productive tailwaters. Check Ben out at www.benthompsonoutdoors.com or www.calbassunion.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan welcomes Adam Andreini of www.fishadam.com to come on the show and talk about guiding and fishing for Dinosaurs aka Green and White Sturgeon. Adam spends all year as a fishing guide for Stripers, Salmon, Shad, Trout, and Sturgeon on the Lower Sacramento River as WELL as hosting Eco Tours and has been a friend of Hogans for years. While Sturgeon are not top of any fly angler's list they are one of the coolest and most interesting fish in the river that fly anglers never fish for... with fly rods that is. Learn about these fish from and how they interact and live in the Sacramento River. Learn more about adam at www.fishadam.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan welcomes Phoenix Arizona Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of Low Water Outfitters Derek Rivchin to the podcast to discuss why anyone in their right mind would want to be a fly fishing guide in Phoenix AZ... and of course what amounts to all the cool fishing in and outside of Phoenix AZ. From walking canals to polling flats and wading rivers Derek has found it in and around the Phoenix metro area. Learn More Low Water Guides Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan and James sit down and talk about the state of Nor Cal water storage as well as how the current winter is setting us up for the coming season. Then they get into the state and future of our salmon fisheries. While salmon are not always high on fly angler's list of species they are important to the health of many of our more popular fisheries ie. Trout and Steelhead. As well as being the most politically powerful fish in that the economic impact and angler participation is the highest among fish of concern in our state. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

You may not know Dom, but I am sure you have watched or seen his work. If you have watched any of the Loon Outdoors fly tying videos, feature films, or looked at Loon Outdoors social media you have seen his work as well as many other outdoor and lifestyle brands Instagram, YouTube, or websites. His Tools of the Trade series and Different Places Different Fish series push story telling into new realms talking about the people and places that are the back bone of fly fishing that fly under radar. Listen as Hogan talks fishing, making videos, and how story telling translates to the moving picture. @dominicanthonybruno https://www.youtube.com/c/LoonOutdoors --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Macala is one of the most talented young photographers in fly fishing. If you look at her photos and the places she has traveled to take them you would think she is a salty veteran. She grew up on the Texas Coast with her twin brother and father who are avid fly fishermen and instead of picking up a rod at a young age she picked up a camera and has never looked back. Honestly, she has never even caught a fish on a fly rod...though she is trying. Unlike many fly fishing photographers who put down the fly rod and pick up the camera she never picked up a rod until recently but has the passion of love of the sport to convey it in ways that many of us who come from the angling perspective never would have thought of. Enjoy. https://www.macelliottmedia.com https://www.instagram.com/macelliottmedia/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Nick is the Community Manager for Lamson Waterworks Reel and Rod company in Boise Idaho... that said he is an aficionado of all things bass! It is not easy being a bass fisherman in Idaho where trout is king but Nick pulls it off and has a full slate of bass fisheries to choose from. Nick also travels the world chasing some of the most obscure fish around. With roots in South America he has found a new love for the golden dorado and has chased them DIY and from some of the most prestigious lodges around. Hogan and Nick chat about all things fly fishing, bass, and travel while Nick sits on his boat smallmouth bass fishing... enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Rachel literally grew up in a fly shop as her Dad David started working at the Anglers Covey in 1996 and bought the shop in 1999 with her mom Becky. Moving it from a small house-based shop to an 8500 sq foot retail space that includes Colorado Tackle Pro conventional angling shop, Pikes Peak Outfitter paddle sports shop as well as the Anglers Covey Fly Shop. Rachel has done everything under the sun since she could see over the counter, from guiding on the South Platte, Arkansas River, and various lakes to starting Pikes Peak Outfitters on her own. Listen up as Hogan talks with Rachel about their common experiences, running a fly shop with a gear shop next door, and coming up as a Women in the fly fishing industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

On this episode, Hogan talks with Jesse Males who grew up in Central Florida and has lived and migrated from Costa Rica, Montana, Texas, and all over the globe becoming one of the most in-demand videographers and photographers in the outdoor industry. Jesse is an angler at heart and has spent the last few years with his family living in Costa Rica where has pioneered and re-established some amazing fresh and saltwater fisheries with 506 Outdoors. He also has a great film on the history of one of the worlds most amazing tarpon fisheries that he guides in Costa Rica in the Fly Fishing Film Tour the Legend of Casa Mar this year. Hogans pins Jesse down and talks about all the things he has cooking and in particular the history and present day status of tarpon fishing in Costa Rica. https://backwaterflyfishing.com https://www.506outdoors.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan at the Barbless Podcast is Co-Releasing an episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast where Hogan sits down and talks with Dave Stewart about Northern California Striper Fishing and his history in Fly Fishing. Make sure to check out all the back episodes of the Wet Fly Swing as Dave hosts a bunch of great guests https://wetflyswing.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Captain Bryce Tedford was raised on Bainbridge Island Washington where he grew up Fly Fishing for Silver Salmon, King Salmon & Sea Run Cutthroat. He began guiding in 1997 out of High School, his guiding travels have included various rivers & lakes in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Argentina & Chile. Unlike many people who live In Oregon, Washington, or really any western state besides California the last thing on their list of things to do is move to California … Not Bryce. He uprooted his nearly 15 years of guiding steelhead, trout, and smallmouth and moved to Sacramento California in 2010 - sold his drift boat, bought a sparkle boat, and started chasing bass. One of the most energetic and passionate guides in Northern California listen as Hogan talks about Bryce's transition from a swung fly steelhead guide and trout guide to a full-time California Delta guide, why he loves topwater fishing for smallmouth and sharing it with new anglers, and the seasons of the CA delta. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Whitney Tilt the Executive Director of the AFFTA Fisheries Fund stops by to talk about what the organization is up to. Hogan and Whitney take a look at this year's Grants that have been given out, why conservation at a national level to a local level is important, and why it is important we all get involved on some level in protecting our fisheries and wild places. The AFFTA Fisheries Fund was established in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit to advance the stewardship and conservation mission of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association. The Fisheries Fund serves as an arm of AFFTA laser-focused on conservation and stewardship, as we seek to leverage the full weight of the flyfishing industry in the fight to protect and restore our fisheries, amplify the industry's conservation voice, and provide powerful business support for critical conservation issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Adam Hudson from North Alabama joins Hogan to talk about fishing in his home state of North Alabama, his company Blue Line Flies, and how he teamed up with Scottie Finanager of Wild Fly Productions and a few close buddies to buy a "Short Bus" off Craigs List, convert it into a mobile fish camp, travel the west, and make videos about their travels. https://wild-fly.com/ https://www.bluelineflies.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan is starting off Season 6 of the Barbless podcast by answering a series of listener-submitted questions... "What tips do you have for fishing the Yuba?" "Of all the knowledge you've gained on the water fishing for striped bass, what was the hardest to learn or figure out?" "PB (personal best) of all the species you regularly target? Favorite species to target and why?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Jennie and Jen founders of Nor Cal Women on the Fly stop by the house to talk about the women fly fishing club they created to find women to fish with, learn more about fly fishing, and build a community amongst fellow women fly fishers. Hogan and the ladies talk about the hurdles of getting into fly fishing as a women, where the industry can do better to be more inclusive, and how men and women look for different things from the sport of fly fishing. Check out Nor Cal Women on the Fly WEB INSTAGRAM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-barbless-podcast/support

Hogan and Corrine talk about starting a business with her husband, being a woman in the fly fishing industry, bird watching as a hobby, home gardening, world travel, and her work to leave the fly fishing industry and places we love a better place than she found it. Check out www.repyourwater.com !!!

Matt Callies head product designer for Loon Outdoors and Manufacturer Representative for 17 brands in the Fly Fishing industry comes on the show and teaches Hogan about Euro Nymphing! Explaining the basics to the nitty-gritty about this deadly technique and in-process convinces Hogan he needs to learn. Matt has been on the Euro nymphing kick since the very early stages of the movement selling leaders out the back of his truck to keep gas in the tank. His technical breakdown of the technique for a beginner like Hogan is great for anyone thinking about trying some new techniques this fall/winter

Dr. Scott Joyce is known as the Fly Fishing Chiropractor to many in Northern California. His passion for the sport of fly fishing, athletics, and health makes him an amazing resource for body mechanics with regards to fly fishing, and the best ways to stay in shape and healthy to get on the water. Hogan considers him his body mechanic equally important to his boat and truck mechanic. Listen as Scott and Hogan talk about staying in shape to stay on the water as we age and the importance of fly fishing to ALL our mental health in our world. Check out Joyce Family Chiropractic at https://joycefamilychiro.com

Tom Bie editor and founder of the drake stops into talk about running a Literary and News Magazine in the digital age in the Fly Fishing Industry works... How he turned a 1974 Mercury Marquis into a cultural icon in the fly fishing world nearly 10 years ago...How he took the idea of a film festival from the Ski industry and a bunch of footage of fishing trips and turned it into the Drake Movie Awards... oh and how his OSU Beavers have a 2-0 record agains the Fighting Irish... "Tom is a very humble person and would never claim it, but he has done more to create a "culture of fly fishing" than anyone in the industry in the last 25 years. The Drake Magazine basically created modern fly fishing culture by creating a place to share all the experiences, news stories, videos, writing, and things that unify us all as fly anglers." - Hogan Brown

Hogan talks with AFFTA (American Fly Fishing Trade Association) Executive Director Capt. Lucas Bissett about the state of the fly fishing industry, what AFFTA the sole trade organization for fly fishing does for the industry, its members, and the work the Fisheries Fund does on a national, and local level. Lucas came up as a fly fishing guide in SE Lousianna for the last decade and has seen his home waters turn into an international destination. He won the Orvis Saltwater Guide of the Year and has operated his own non-profit to help restore the marshes and wetlands of southern Louisiana. "I have not met a person in the world of fly fishing that has worked at so many different levels and understands the business, culture, and industry of fly fishing like Lucas." - Hogan

Al Q (https://alquattrocchi.com) Southern California Salt Water Pioneer and friend of the program Chef Josh Schwartz have come together to form a new Travel Company focusing on food and fishing. Learn more about how these two are re reinventing fly fishing travel and putting their own spin on the decades old fly fishing lodge experience via their company Travel Creel. https://www.creelhospitality.com/

George Revel grew up in Redding CA amongst the trout and steelhead rivers of Shasta County. Eventually relocating to San Francisco after high school and working in various fly shops in the city he decided to open his own shop, Lost Coast Outfitters, in the back of a small men's shop in SF. Now Lost Coast Outfitters is THE fly shop in San Francisco, a city with one of the richest fly fishing histories on the west coast. George has introduced a whole new generation of anglers to the beaches of the bay area and shown anglers that there MANY fishing opportunities within their own city and area that do not require hours of time in the car. Helping people get outdoors and fish locally has been a passion of Georges since the creation LCO. Learn about the bay areas local surf and beach fisheries and how George re-introduced anglers to one of the most historic fisheries in Northern California, the beaches of the bay area.

Josh Schwartz would tell you humbly his job is to cook food for people... the reality is he is a Michelin Star Chef who cut his teeth at Bouley with Chef David Bouley and has worked, and helped start with Thomas Keller, the French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, and Per Se and now is Executive Chef at Del Dotto Vineyards in Napa Valley. Combine this with a passion for fly fishing you have one unique and amazing fly fishing guide.

Ryan Williams is a pioneer of the Float'n Fly Game as a guide and this winter took a huge step, bringing the fly game to the conventional tournament bass trail by fishing in the Wild West Bass Tour. Learn how a fly angler adapts to conventional bass tournament fishing and comes out on top.

Hogan talks with Jesse Haller head product designer at Orvis about designing products, why euro nymphing is like crack, and coming supply chain issues and product shortages this season in the fly fishing industry.

Mike Schultz......Lovingly known as "Schultzy," is a pioneer in the mid west smallmouth game, starting as a guide and eventually opening his own fly shop and outfitting business. Opening a Fly Shop is no easy task, learn how Schultzy opened a fly shop and built a world class destination smallmouth fishery in the heart of the midwest where most anglers left to fish other places, now anglers from around the world travel to fish with Schultz Outfitters.

In this episode we get a proof of life from Chad and Nick and hear what they have been up to the last few months. Host Hogan Brown jumps on and talks the about the future of the Barbless podcast with Nick and Chad.

In this week's episode, host Hogan Brown interviews his good friend and fishing guide Kevin Price. The two catch up to talk NorCal fishing and dive into choosing the right gear and strategy/tactics. Listen in as two knowledgeable fly anglers spill some of what they've learned over the years. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode hosts Chad and Nick talk with Kyle Burgess, the man who captured the now-viral video of an extremely close mountain lion encounter that occurred in Utah. Kyle gives his exclusive point of view of a situation that has millions of people worldwide thinking, "what would I have done?" Don't miss this week's unique and exciting episode with a man who has an unreal story. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some may question Dominique Duran's qualifications for being on a pod cast but as a hunter, anglers, and fan of the pontoon boat ... as well as being a dear friend of our host Hogan Brown qualifies him in our eyes. Listen as Hogan and Dom talk Pontoon Boats, fishing, hunting, family, and Dom's legendary brother the late Gabe Duran and the legacy that he has left in the fly fishing world.  Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hosts Chad and Nick talk with the Western Rivers Conservancy. The WRC plays a huge role in protecting our favorite watersheds. The conservancy works to acquire river lands with a mission of creating permanent sanctuaries for the fish and wildlife that depend on the rivers.  WRC President/Founder Sue Doroff and Conservation Director Josh Kling join the show and talk about the land they have acquired and the agencies that they have worked with as a part of their journey. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Host Hogan Brown talks with fellow guide and former colleague Dax Messett. Dax has been a fishing guide for 20 years now, running trout, steelhead and saltwater trips on the west coast, Alaska and even New Zealand. With such a long and geographically diverse career, Dax is sure to have some very entertaining stories and you won't want to miss this show. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode host Hogan Brown is joined by NorCal hunting guide Dylan Shipplehout to talk all things local fishing and hunting. Tune in for an entertaining and informative episode with two knowledgeable individuals.  Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, CalTrout's Reggie Collins joins hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna for a special On The Water Podcast. The trio discuss: CalTrout's history of the founding CA Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Mono Lake basin settlements Wild trout waters Looking to the future about the uncertainty of Covid and what that means for anglers and conservation in general with pushing through legislation. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hogan Brown hosts this episode and interviews fellow striper and bass guide Patrick MacKenzie on guiding, cooking, and taking the road less traveled. Hogan is a self proclaimed admirer of guides that take the road less traveled by pioneering new fisheries and finding places to guide off the beaten trail. Patrick is one of these guides. Growing up in Sonoma the natural course of action to start as a fly fishing guide would be the friendly confines of Putah Creek. Patrick took another route, guiding the Napa River and San Francisco Bay for stripers, and Lake Berryessa, Sonoma, Mendocino for spotted, small mouth, and Large mouth bass.  Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this super sucky episode, hosts Chad and Nick are joined by fish biologist and lamprey expert Damon Goodman for a species spotlight on the Pacific Lamprey. Get ready for an entertaining episode as the three have an in-depth conversation about one of California's more mysterious and prevalent fish - The Pacific Lamprey. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Hodson of United Women on the Fly joins us to talk about what she and her organization is doing to recruit women from all backgrounds into the sport of fly fishing. UWOTF is an interactive Community allowing anglers (specifically women) to connect with other groups, clubs and organizations throughout the world. #unitedwomenonthefly @unitedwomenonthefly   Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hogan Interviews his good buddy and fellow AFFTA board member Captain Lucas Bissett.

In this special On The Water episode, host Chad Alderson spends a day on Lake Almanor with fly fishing guide Mark Antaramian based out of Chester, Ca. Mark has been a fishing guide and instructor in Northern California's Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake fisheries since 1984.  The duo absolutely rope fish (all over 20+ inches) and Mark puts Chad on his personal best brown trout to date! Get ready for a fun, frenetic, and entertaining episode! Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to this week's episode for a species spotlight on the Common Carp. Hosts Nick Hanna and Chad Alderson are joined by Michael Hellmair from FISHBIO for an in-depth conversation about the carp themselves and what you need to do to catch them. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyril Derreumqux is an endurance athlete and a world-record-holding beast.  He recently kayaked the entire Sacramento River from Redding to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Listen in as he tells us how he did it, and what he saw along the way.  Also - in the summer of 2016 he embarked upon his biggest challenge to date when he successfully rowed across the Mid-Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii, as part of a 4-man crew, in an expedition of just under 40 days, earning him and his teammates a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of that distance.  Find out more here: https://www.cyrilderreumaux.com/about-1 Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 2nd, 2020 Alvin Dedeaux posted a video on his Instagram feed that made us think about racism in America and more specifically, what it's like to be a black man in our sport. In this episode, we have what is perhaps the most uncomfortable conversation we've had to date on a topic that is red-hot across the nation. We as hosts muddle through as best we can. It is not the conversation we wanted to have, but we felt we must have. Also - Corrine Doctor (RepYourWater) shares what happened after they posted the "black square" on their Instagram account and how their brand chose to deal with it. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Remick Smothers, fly fisherman and outdoor marketing manager for Traeger Grills, joins the Barbless Podcast Network's newest host Hogan Brown for an informative and entertaining show. The two are very knowledgeable and passionate about their respective fisheries and give an interesting look as to what they are catching and when, as well as how to cook some delicious fresh-caught meals.  Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode hosts Chad Alderson and Nick Hanna hit the water with guide Darrin Deel to chase carp on the fly. The episode starts out much like all good fishing days - in the truck on the way out to the water. Darrin answers a ton of our questions about gear and gives great insight into fishing for one of the most underrated game fish in Northern California's expansive valley - the elusive Common Carp.  Book a trip with Darrin via AC Fly Fishing. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Chad Alderson talks with Headwaters Adventure Company co-owner Bryan Anondson about all things kayak. The pair go over the different features and styles helping you figure out the right kayak for you. This is a cant-miss episode for anyone eager to get into 'yak fishing. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nick does a species spotlight with Mike Larkin and guide Kayla Katayama on "Bonefish." The group talk in depth about the species, their habits, and how to fish for them. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode co-host Shad Alderson interviews Nick Hanna and asks him all about shad - where to find them, how to rig for them, and most importantly - how to catch them. Toward the end of the episode, the guys get a bit off-track and talk about utilizing Google Maps for scouting new fishing locations - off-track, but important stuff! Google maps video mentioned in the episode. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's bonus episode, Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Host Dave Stewart drops by to give us a quick update and talk about his new show which is aimed at outdoor marketers called the Outdoor Online Marketing Podcast.    Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome back to the show fish biologists Michael Hellmair and Matt Peterson of FISHBIO, Inc. - fisheries and environmental consulting company located in Chico, Ca. and our latest sponsor to join the Barbless.co family.  The duo joins Nick and Chad to discuss the latest results from a survey they conducted on Chico, California's Big Chico Creek (BCC) which is also home to California State University Chico's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) where the survey was coordinated.  We discuss methodology, equipment used, and promising results in this episode.    Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.