Off the Hook with MattyD

Ron Binshtok, ‪@FishTalesRVA‬ , had never been to the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY. In fact, he had only been fly fishing for 3 months prior to this trip. I took Ron under my wing and brought him to the Salmon River to chase steelhead. We recap the trip from his point of view. Follow Ron Binshtok on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesrva/ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FishT...

Reel Recovery is a national program that helps men cope with the impact of Cancer. They find healing from fly fishing and learn that they are not alone by experiencing the brotherhood during their retreat where they talk with others who have or are battling cancer. Dennis Flannery joins Off the Hook to share his experience with Reel Recovery and why he now volunteers anytime he can. Find out more...

The annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival returns to the Meadow Event Park on January 10 & 11, 2025. Beau Beasely started this expo many years ago and tells us what's new and exciting for this year. Stay up to date with the 2026 Virginia Fly FIshing and Wine Festival here Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaflyfishingfestival/   YOUR HOST Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a top...

Captain Simon Valencia joins the show to start the new year. We discuss some upcoming events and how you can get started in fly fishing in 2025 and the different seasons that lie ahead for you to target shad, stripers, red fish, trout and more. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/ Follow Current Culture Fly on Instag...

Jordan Ross of JP Ross Fly Rods joins me in this episode and he has come up with a plan that he hopes to get adopted that will preserve Brook Trout in Raquette Lake and its tributaries. This plan could be adopted by other states and help their population of Brook Trout. Jordan also discusses the Central New York Fly Tying Symposium coming in March of 2025 and his line of custom built fly rods.  Ch...

February is a great time to start getting read for Sahd and striper season on the James River and our other tidal rivers in Virginia. Captain Simon Valencia joins the show and ties two must have flies for your fly box for the upcoming season. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/ Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagra...

Are you interested in fly fishing for trout, smallmouth, musky, stripers, carp and more?  Captain Mike Rennie from Blue Moutain Drift has you covered. Captain Mike has over 20 years experience guiding on rivers in Virginia and North Carolina and has that gentle touch to teach the beginning fly angler and that expertise for the advanced fly angler to have a very successful day.  Check out Blue Moun...

Are you a veteran or first responder? Do you have tremendous stress from your job or service? Are you suffering from PTSD? Well, listen up! Tyler Patterson developed a nationwide program called Catfish for Heroes. This program takes veterans or first responders on a guided fishing trip to give you a break from the stress of your life - FREE OF CHARGE. Tyler joined us on the show to explain the pro...

Have you ever wanted to try fly fishing but didn't know how to start? That was exactly the position that Jacqueline Waters, one of my meteorologists at 8News, found herself in. During the slow times of the year Captain Simon Valencia teaches a 2 day beginner's fly fishing class. They both join me on this show to discuss the class and Jacqueline gives her honest critique of the class and fly fishin...

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Tidal James Catfish Club will be providing a free catfish fishing day for our Veterans. This is a No Cost fishing day to honor our Veterans for their service to our country. Trey Thorpe, the tournament director joins Off the Hook with MattyD to talk about the event and explain how this is the event all members look forward too. Follow Tidal James Catfish Club on Fa...

If you live in the hustle and bustle of DC or Northern Virginia and only have a few hours to fish, my guest DC Guide Rob Snowhite has the solution with his 2 hour guided trips right in the heart of DC or northern Virginia. Whether you want to target Shad, Stripers, Smallmouth bass, Snakeheads or more, he has the knowledge and the ability to get your on fish quickly and have an incredible time. Rob...

In New Jersey there is only one name to know in fishing and that is Shore Catch Guide Serivce.  Whether you want to chase stripers or false albies near shore or go and catch yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, and more off shore, this guide service can provide it all. With a fleet of 4 boats and 13 captains they will meet and exceed your needs. Captain Gene Quigley has over 45 years experience on the water...

Meteorologist Amanda Holly from WFLA in Tampa joins the show to talk about her passion for fishing and why other women need to get into our great sport. Amanda has been fishing since she was old enough to hold a fishing rod and loves to be out on the water. She has even been featured on a national fishing show. Check out Reel Talk by Amanda Holly by clicking in this link Amanda Holly's Bio Follow...

There is a brand new group that has formed in the RVA (Richmond, Virginia) call Richmond Fly Women and the goal is to get more and more women introduced and hooked on fly fishing. No matter what your experience level is from never held a fly rod to advanced angler and travel all over the world to fly fish, this group is for every woman! Follow Richmond Fly Women on instagram for fly fishing instru...

The James River Association recently published and article about "The urgent need to protect migratory fish in the James River" - https://thejamesriver.org/protect-mig... So, I invited Tom Dunlap of the James River Association on the show to discuss, what species of fish need to be protected and why this is so important. Learn more about the James River Association Follow on Instagram: https://www...

Daniel Szajta, a teacher at Clover Hill high school started Goober Time guide service after receiving his captains license during Covid. His guide service helps his clients target flatheads, blue cats, crappie, small mouth and other species of fish in the James and Chickahominy rivers. He is also a tournament catfish angler. Check out some of these catfish that his clients are landing in this epis...

Steve Bechard has fished in national tournaments throughout the United States and has spent a lot of his spare time fishing streams in the Catskills, Adirondacks and the tributaries of the Great Lakes. He now fishes the east end of Long Island for stripers, bluefish and false albacore and is a guide and casting instructor. Over a decade ago, Steve and his business partner Koby Fulks started Rise F...

Springtime fishing for Shad and Stripers is over and Captain Simon Valencia has moved into the Chesapeake Bay and is chasing Reds. Captain Simon started his Red season a bit earlier this year and his clients have be handsomely rewarded. Chasing Reds goes through November and it is Captain Simon's favorite fish. Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at...

Darrel DeLeon, the owner and head guide of Montana Trout Hunters joins the show to discuss his amazing fishery. Catching 20"+ Rainbows and Browns being surrounded by the spectacular views of Montana fishing the Missouri River is something you cannot pass up. Darrel DeLeon has also started offering Destination trips during the winter months to get out of the winter blues. Check out Montana Trout Hu...

Catching smallmouth bass on a fly rod has become the in thing! In Virginia we have so many rivers that can offer you the chance to catch a citation smallmouth on any outing, but you have to know where to go. Captain Austin Conrad, from Virginia Trophy Guides, joins the show and talks about this amazing fishery. Captain Austin also chases the elusive Musky during the winter months, and these monste...

Major League Fishing (MLF) is back in Richmond for 2025. This time it is the Tackle Warehouse Stop 5 on the James. This is a 3 day fishing tournament from June 20 to 22. Anglers from all over the country will come to Richmond and compete for a purse of $115,000 dollars. Joe Opager, the senior director of communication for MLF, and ‪@BrianLatimerFishing‬ , a competition angler from South Carolina,...

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina has an amazing fishery.  From the flood tides where you can chase tailing red fish to the near shore and off shore, where you can chase Bonito, False Albies, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Amber Jacks, Bull Reds and so much more.  Captain John Mauser of Tailing Tide Guide service joins the show to discuss the amazing fishery and the times of the year that you...

Chasing Gar, Bowfin and Snakeheads is not easy but the excitement of hooking one and landing one is incredible.  Captain Reid Parker of Current Culture Fly, has brought that excitement and joy to many fly anglers. Captain Reid Parker joins the show to talk about catching these warm water tidal species of fish and he talks equipment need, the fishing tactics and flies that he uses to give a client...

One of the top destinations for fly anglers to visit and fish is Alaska.  The scenery, the clean waters, the wildlife and the fishing are truly amazing.  Lodge owner and head guide, Ryan Kocherhans, of Alaskan Remote Adventures, joins to the show to talk fishing Alaska. Once you do it once, you will want to do it again and again and again. Ryan's lodge is located along the Mulchatna River and the...

Whether you are targeting Cobia, Bull Reds, Redfish, Blue Fish, Spanish Mackeral, Stripers or Speckled Trout, Captain Wayne MacMasters puts his clients on all of them.  Captain Wayne MacMasters owns and operates Tidewater on the Fly and has 30 years experience fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and loves to share his knowledge of the area and the different species of fish and fly fishing the lower C...