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The Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast Host Chad Alderson

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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.

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Chad Alderson's Episodes

IFTD 2019 – Casting For Recovery Lise Lozell

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 109

IFTD 2019 – Casting For Recovery Lise Lozell

Lise Lozell joins us in the Scott Rod booth to talk about her non-profit group Casting for Recovery (CfR) which provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants.

IFTD 2019 – Scott Fly Rod – Jim Bartschi – Part 1 of 2

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 108

IFTD 2019 – Scott Fly Rod – Jim Bartschi – Part 1 of 2

To kick off Day One of IFTD 2019 we sit down with Jim Bartschi to discuss the finer points of rod design and learn about Scott’s latest “Sector Series” saltwater rod that was already generating a lot of buzz at the event.

Sage, Redington and Rio Rep – Alex Ramirez – Far Bank

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 107

Sage, Redington and Rio Rep – Alex Ramirez – Far Bank

Far Bank rep Alex Ramirez walks us through his experience as a fly fishing brand rep. Learn how he got started, his brands, and more!

Coleman Fish Hatchery Tour – Brett Galyean

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 106

Coleman Fish Hatchery Tour – Brett Galyean

In this special On The Water episode of the show we drive to Anderson, Ca. to meet up with Coleman Fish Hatchery Complex Manager Brett Galyean for a detailed on-site tour of the entire operation.

The Salmon Cannon – Fish Passage Technology – Vince Bryan – Whooshh

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 105

The Salmon Cannon – Fish Passage Technology – Vince Bryan – Whooshh

Meet Vince Bryan - CEO of Whooshh innovations, the company behind what media has dubbed, “The Salmon Cannon”. Vince talks about the early days and origins of the device (hint - it wasn’t intended for fish passage) and why the company decided to pivot. Also learn about how the device was designed, and its current capabilities.

How Mokelumne Fish Hatchery Survived California’s Ten Year Drought – Jose Setka – EBMUD

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 104

How Mokelumne Fish Hatchery Survived California’s Ten Year Drought – Jose Setka – EBMUD

Learn how Jose Setka and his team at the EBMUD Fish Hatchery navigated California’s 10 years of drought and exceeded expectations right here on this episodes of Barbless Fly Fishing Podcast. Enjoy!

On The Water – Fall River Mills – Michelle Titus and John Fochetti

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 103

On The Water – Fall River Mills – Michelle Titus and John Fochetti

On this special On The Water episode of the show we get to tag along with Michelle Titus - owner of the Clearwater Lodge (near Fall River) and head Clearwater guide John Fochetti. The duo take us on a tour of Fall River where we learn about the river’s history, the awesome work Cal Trout is doing, and more. And oh yeah, Michelle also catches her personal best 25” rainbow!

Update on Chinook Reintroduction to The McCloud River – Jon Ambrose – NOAA

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 102

Update on Chinook Reintroduction to The McCloud River – Jon Ambrose – NOAA

NOAA’s Jon Ambrose calls into the show to give us a quick update on the Chinook salmon reintroduction project planned for the the McCloud River.

Tying Big Flies – Brian and Bubba Pultz – Delta Bass Bugs

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 102

Tying Big Flies – Brian and Bubba Pultz – Delta Bass Bugs

Meet father and son team Bubba and Brian Pultz - they talk about their business, inspiration for tying flies and more. Big flies catch big fish!

Sprinter Van 101 – Jonathan Feld – President Sportsmobile West

5 years ago

Season 3, Episode 101

Sprinter Van 101 – Jonathan Feld – President Sportsmobile West

Jonathan Feld - President of Sportsmobile West sits down with us for a 101 introduction to configuring and purchasing your first sprinter van!