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Published December 3rd, 2019

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In this week’s episode we sit down with Shawn Anderson and Darrin Deel. Shawn is a guide and also a boat mechanic. Darrin is a fly fishing guide and books under AC Fly Fishing, located in Redding, Ca.

We cover pretty much everything you should be thinking about when considering your next drift or jet boat. 

Expect more Buyer’s Guides in the future. If you like this episode, please let us know by leaving us a comment on our Instagram page: @barbless.co. 

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About these Guests

Shawn Anderson

Guide

Shawn is a professional fishing guide based out of Northern California. When he isn't guiding he is most likely hunting or working on someone's boat!...

Darrin Deel

Guide

Darrin Deel has been a full time guide since 2009. Guiding is his job and his passion. He guides roughly 200 days a year on the Sacramento River, the Feather River and the Eel River....

Chad Alderson

Podcast Co-Host

Chad is a partner at Barbless.co and hosts The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast with co-host Nick Hanna. Chad is an avid fly angler. He also owns and operates AMP.build - a web software and design company located in Chico, Ca....

Nick Hanna

Podcast Co-Host

Nick is a partner at Barbless.co and hosts The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast with co-host Chad Alderson. Considered by many to be one of Northern California's most elite anglers, Nick is an expert fly fisherman. He also runs a guide service ...

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