The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast with Hogan Brown

In this episode, Nick talks with Mike Wier and Patrick Samuel from California Trout as well as Sam Sedillo from Trout Unlimited about the recent changes to fishing regulations due to COVID-19. Support the show. CalTrout is hosting its annual Gala & Auction on May 1st at 7 pm and this year, you're all invited! Given the current shelter-in-place, they've shifted to a live-stream event where they'll...

In this episode, Chad and Nick discuss NOAA's San Joaquin River Restoration Program with Hillary Glenn, who works on the San Joaquin River Branch and is Outreach Coordinator for NOAA's California Central Valley Office. CalTrout is hosting its annual Gala & Auction on May 1st at 7:00 pm and this year, you're all invited! Given the current shelter-in-place, they've shifted to a live-stream event whe...

This morning the California Fish and Game Commission conducted an emergency remote meeting to hear comments on potential plans to allow CDFW to temporarily delay, restrict or suspend fisheries were needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is part 3 of a 3 part series.  Don't panic! Per CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham: “I understand Californians desperately need the outdoors for solace, r...

This morning the California Fish and Game Commission conducted an emergency remote meeting to hear comments on potential plans to allow CDFW to temporarily delay, restrict or suspend fisheries were needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is part 2 of a 3 part series.  Don't panic! Per CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham: “I understand Californians desperately need the outdoors for solace, r...

This morning the California Fish and Game Commission conducted an emergency remote meeting to hear comments on potential plans to allow CDFW to temporarily delay, restrict or suspend fisheries were needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.  Don't panic! Per CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham: “I understand Californians desperately need the outdoors for solace, r...

In this episode, Chad welcomes tax attorney and Barbless Podcast listener Russ Kessler on the show to break down the various state and federal financial assistance programs available to independent contractors (e.g. guides) and businesses (e.g. lodges and fly shops).  Russ's law firm is available to assist you: https://www.kesslerballengerlaw.com/ (614) 888-3185 Gusto, a payroll service for small...

In this episode, host Chad Alderson discusses the COVID-19 effect on fly fishing brick and mortar businesses and supply chains in China with Brett Renlund, Director of Global Operations for Klean Kanteen, and Hogan Brown, teacher, guide, angler and AFTA board member. Support the show.   Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with lodge owner Michelle Titus and head guide John Jochetti. The duo describes the season's new reality and how they are working through the new challenges presented by this virus.  We also make a special announcement at the end! Support the show. Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with George Revel, owner of Lost Coast Outfitters (LCO). George's shop is located in San Francisco, Ca. and was the first city in California to get the Shelter In Place order nearly 2 weeks ago.  George describes the mood in the city, what life is like on the ground, and what he and his staff are doing to deal with the fallout from the current pandemic. Support the show. S...

In this special episode of the show, we talk with CalTrout's Development and Communications Director Tracey Diaz and Cast Hope's Marketing Director (and guide) Hogan Brown. The duo talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on their non-profits and steps they are taking to mitigate.  This is a special, ongoing series dedicated to sharing the stories of the people in the fishing world who are impacted...

In this special episode of the show, we talk with Montana Guide and Outfitter Dan "Rooster" Leavens about COVID 19's impact on his local community and outfitter business.  This is a special, ongoing series dedicated to sharing the stories of the people in the fishing world who are impacted by COVID-19. Support the show Support the show: https://gear.barbless.co See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In this episode, we sit down with Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen's Association (NCGASA) President James Stone and Vice-President JD Richey to hear their perspective on hatchery operations specifically related to the facility located on the Feather River in Oroville, Ca. In a word, the group is frustrated. This frustration led to the creation of a new documentary produced by NCGASA and led by Stone.  H...

In this episode Booger Presley (Drew Witmer, Lead Engineering Architect at Barbelss.co) joins us to talk about the technology that is powering Barbless.co's various software products: https://podcast.barbless.co https://rigs.barbless.co https://homewater.barbless.co https://gear.barbless.co  This is a technical overview of our entire infrastructure. We also talk about the business a bit, things we...

Part two of our 2020 coverage of The Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. Thanks so much to CalTrout for hosting us in their booth this year! Part 2 guests: Ben Furimsky, Artist Josh Udesen. Great to see you all at the show - see you in 2021! ---...

Part one of our 2020 coverage of The Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show. Thanks so much to CalTrout for hosting us in their booth this year! Part 1 guests: John Walton, Sarah Landström, Chris King. Great to see you all at the show - see you in 2021! ---...

Jacob Montgomery is California Trout's Central Valley Project Manager specializing in plankton population dynamics and food web production. He currently manages CalTrout’s Fish Food program using Sacramento Valley rice farms as a surrogate...

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BARBLESS.CO Nick Has a Special Surprise Hint: he's very soon going to add another production tier to his sweatshop. Can you guess what it is? HomeWater App! HomeWater is a FREE and beautifully designed waterway monitoring app that...

Part 2 of 2 If you watched the MeatEater Das Boat series on YouTube then you probably saw the episode featuring April Vokey. In that episode, they paired April up with Oliver Ngy - a conventional bass angler with a reputation of consistently catching...

Part 1 of 2 If you watched the MeatEater Das Boat series on YouTube then you probably saw the episode featuring April Vokey. In that episode, they paired April up with Oliver Ngy - a conventional bass angler with a reputation of consistently catching...

Paul "Aquaman" Young is back, and this time he brought his dad - Brian Young. School is most definitely in session people. After listening to Brian drop some nuggets about fishing in and around the SF Bay, you will quickly understand a little bit more...

For 6 months of the year and for the last 21 years Lee Spencer has devoted his life to protecting a wild run of summer steelhead. Lee will spend each day observing and taking detailed notes about his friends occupying this famous hole on Steamboat...

In this episode joins us to sit down with the one and only Peter B. Moyle. Peter is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology and associate director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the ....

Barbless.co is thrilled to announce the launch of The Barbless Podcast Network (BPN)! The Barbless Podcast Network is the first-of-its-kind outdoor podcast network that brings high quality, localized fly fishing and conventional angling content to...

Hogan Brown is our guest this week! Hogan is considered by many to be one of the best fly tiers in the country. He recently sat down with us to discuss his thoughts on fly tying - materials, trends, tips, insights and more! KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER!...

In this episode, Nick and Chad talk with Gayland Taylor, retired DFG Warden for Butte County. Gayland talks about the old days, shares some crazy poacher stories and more in this episode of The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. KNOW BETTER, FISH BETTER!...