The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast

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Tarpon 101 - Species Spotlight - Dr. Michael Larkin Aug 06, 2019

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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

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Striper On The Fly - OTW with Hogan Brown and Chuck Ragan Jul 29, 2019

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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

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Podcasting 101 - Using Podcasts to Promote Your Outdoor Brand Jul 24, 2019

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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

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Stillwater Master Class - Author Phil Rowley Jul 17, 2019

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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

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Fly Fishing The Coastal Surf - Evan Praskin - Stokeventures Jul 09, 2019

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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!

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Legendary Fly Fishing Photographer - Val Atkinson Jul 03, 2019

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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/

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Fish, Water People - Curtis Knight, Exec Director - CalTrout.org Jun 26, 2019

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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.

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How to Survive a Robot Uprising - HarvestWild - Aaron and Michelle Grabiel Jun 18, 2019

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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.

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Hex, Bugs and Rock and Roll - Hal Janssen and Joe Slusark Jun 14, 2019

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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.

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Spey-o-Rama - Competing at The Highest Levels of Fly Fishing - Kate Watson Jun 05, 2019

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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!

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