Fish of the Week!

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Gila Trout: New Mexico's Sunset Fish Aug 30, 2021

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Katrina and Guy talk with Jill Wick from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Trevor Luna from the Mora National Fish Hatchery about Gila Trout, a fish described as taking its colors "from the New Mexico sunset." We cover a variety of topics from how the fire/monsoon season impacts these fish to recovery efforts and the range of fishing experiences to be had. Enjoy!

Pacific Halibut: Both Sides of the Fish Aug 23, 2021

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Get to know both sides of the fish who's eyes migrate to the topside of their head as they grow. Katrina and Guy talk with Claude Dykstra (a research biologist with the International Pacific Halibut Commission) about this beautiful, interesting, and tasty fish.

Yukon River Fall Chum Salmon Aug 16, 2021

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Katrina and Guy are joined by Andy Bassich from Eagle, Alaska to talk all about fall Chum Salmon (and a little bit about dog teams too!). Learn about these important fish and their amazing migration from someone who's been living with and depending on them for over 30 years.

Alaska's Big-Finned Arctic Grayling Aug 09, 2021

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Andy Gryska from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game joins Katrina and Guy to dig deeper into the biology and behavior of the beautiful, big-finned Arctic Grayling (earlier, we heard from Joanne Bryant, who shared her Gwich'in/Athabaskan perspectives). Andy also shares his favorite grayling recipe!

Pink Salmon: Humpies of Southeast Alaska Aug 02, 2021

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Our guest Mark Hieronymus has a soft spot for Pink Salmon. A great beginner fish, we discuss angling techniques and learn more about Pink Salmon ecology in Southeast Alaska.

Columbia River Steelhead Jul 26, 2021

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Katrina and Guy talk Columbia River Steelhead Trout, high temperatures, and everything in between with Nate Wiese, the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Salmon Sharks! Jul 19, 2021

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Scientists Cindy Tribuzio (NOAA Fisheries) and Sabrina Garcia (Alaska Department of Fish and Game) join the conversation about all the fish to talk about a rad smaller cousin of the great white shark!

For more sharks, check out these episodes!

Cookiecutter Shark (S4:E49)
Blacktip Reef Shark (S4:E30)
Pacific Sleeper Shark (S4:E23)
Greenland Shark (S3:E29)
Goblin Shark (S2:E42)

Sculpins! Jul 12, 2021

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Katrina and Guy banter and nerd out about all the sculpins...from tiny "chickens of the stream" to the warty, antlered, lavishly-colored marine species. Sculpins are, in a word: cool! Get to know this underappreciated, fascinating group of fishes.

Arctic Grayling: Fishing with Grandpa Jul 05, 2021

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Joanne Bryant (Ditsuh Taii) from Arctic Village, Alaska brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and also shares a story about fishing for this spectacular sail-finned beauty with her grandpa.

Science of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Jun 28, 2021

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Katrina and Guy talk with Dr. Daniel Schindler, a professor from the University of Washington, about wild sockeye salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. We dive into the "portfolio effect" and what drives sustainability of this amazing resource. We previously heard from Orville Lind who focused on culture and fishing.

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