Episode Show Notes

Published November 21st, 2019

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The California Delta is a world class fishery and home to over 500 different animal and plant species. With 1,100 miles of levees that border over 700 miles of waterways, it’s easy to get lost and left scratching your head unless you fish with local guide, Captain Maury Hatch.

Join us on this On The Water episode as Nick Hanna and Matt Heron play one of Maury’s favorite fishing games for Striped Bass and see who comes out on top.

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About these Guests

Maury Hatch

Industry Rep

Maury is a full-time fly fishing guide on the California Delta. In his spare time he is rep for Costa Sunglasses and travels the world chasing salt and freshwater fish....

Matt Heron

Guide

Matt Heron Fly Fishing is Truckee/Tahoe's leading fly fishing school and outfitter. His team of independent guides and instructors is one of the most experienced on the west coast and average over ten years of guiding each! When Matt's not...

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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Episode Show Notes

Published November 21st, 2019

recap