The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast with Hogan Brown

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 ar...

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...

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...

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...

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://g...

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. Supp...

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...

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 p...

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.barb...

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...

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 H...

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 want...

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 me...

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 Comm...

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:...

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 Califo...