The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast

By Hogan Brown

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Join Hogan Brown and Chad Alderson for honest conversations about fly fishing, the people who shape it, and what keeps us coming back to the water. The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast brings guides, biologists, conservationists, craftspeople, and fellow anglers together to share what they’ve learned. We get into fish behavior, reading water, tying flies, fisheries, and the decisions that make a difference on the river. Along the way, there are fishing stories, plenty of laughs, and the occasional detour into life beyond the boat ramp. We’re here to ask better questions, build our skills, and take better care of the fish and places we love. Whether you’re figuring out your first drift or have spent decades guiding others, there’s always more to learn. Know better. Fish better. Explore more at www.barbless.co, www.hgbflyfishing.com and follow @hgbflyfishing and @barbless.co on Instagram.

Episode Date
Chasing Giant Stripers: Big Baits and Hard Lessons on the Sacramento River
Sep 24, 2026
Lower Yuba River Nature - Like Fish Passage Project
Sep 09, 2026
The Return... Checking in.
Sep 06, 2026
Rising on the Fly - Founders Tema and Julia
Oct 29, 2023
Rare Waters - Fly Fishing UnLocked.
Aug 09, 2023
Capt. Ben Thompson: Trout Preview for the Lower Yuba River
Apr 21, 2023
Adam Andreini Fisher of Dinosaurs
Mar 21, 2023
Derek Rivchin of Low Water Guide Service Phoenix, AZ
Mar 02, 2023
James Stone - NCGASA (Nor Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association Director
Feb 14, 2023
Dominic "Dom" Bruno microchip, glass lens, Magician of Wade Deep Media
Aug 29, 2022
Shooting the Water: Macala Elliott on Fly Fishing Photography
Jun 01, 2022
Nick Torres Bass Aficionado living in troutlandia
May 09, 2022
Rachel Leinweber from Anglers Covey - Angler, Guide, Fly Shop Manager
Apr 18, 2022
Hogan Talks on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast with Dave Stewart
Feb 03, 2022
Captain Bryce Tedford - Stripers, Smallmouth, Largemouth, and moving to California
Jan 24, 2022
Whitney Tilt Executive Director of the AFFTA Fisheries Fund
Jan 05, 2022
Adam Hudson of Blue Line Flies, Wild Fly Productions, and the Short Bus Diaries
Dec 23, 2021
Listeners Questions Episode #1
Dec 10, 2021
Northern California Fly Girls Club founders Jennie Felkins and Jen Hays
Nov 09, 2021
Corinne Doctor of Rep Your Water - Owning a company, working with your husband, traveling the world, and watching birds
Oct 13, 2021
Matt Callies of Loon Outdoors teaches Hogan about Euro Nymphing
Sep 30, 2021
Dr. Scott Joyce Talks Physical and Mental Health for and via the sport of fly fishing
Sep 17, 2021
Tom Bie Editor and Founder of the Drake Magazine talks fishing, media, and college football
Sep 01, 2021
AFFTA (American Fly Fishing Trade Association) Executive Director Capt. Lucas Bissett
Aug 30, 2021
Travel Creel - Al Q and Josh Schwartz
Aug 04, 2021
George Revel of Lost Coast Outfitters (SF) talks Bay Area Surf Fishing and running a fly shop in the City
Jul 21, 2021
Josh Schwartz World Famous Chef, Fly Angler, and Guide
Jul 07, 2021
Ryan Williams... Bass Guide, Tournament Bass Angler, Fly Tier, and just one of the most innovative anglers around.
Jun 23, 2021
Jesse Haller ... Product Designer for Orvis, Ex Euro Nymphing addict, and Resident of Vermont
Jun 10, 2021
Mike Schultz Mid West Smallmouth Master and Fly Shop Owner
May 26, 2021
The passing of the torch... aka where have Chad and Nick been.
May 19, 2021
Hogan Brown and Kevin "KP" Price
Nov 04, 2020
Mountain Lion Survivor Kyle Burgess
Oct 23, 2020
Hogan Brown and Dom Duran
Oct 09, 2020
Western Rivers Conservancy
Oct 01, 2020
Dax Messett
Aug 27, 2020
Local Guide Dylan Shipplehout
Aug 18, 2020
On The Water with Redgie Collins from CalTrout
Jul 27, 2020
Hogan Brown and Patrick Mackenzie
Jul 27, 2020
Species Spotlight - Maximum Suckage - The Pacific Lamprey
Jul 15, 2020
United Women On The Fly - Heather Hodson
Jul 07, 2020
Captain Lucas Bissett: Louisiana Red Fish, Guiding, and SEC Football
Jul 07, 2020
On The Water - Lake Almanor With Mark Antaramian
Jul 01, 2020
Species Spotlight - Common Carp
Jun 30, 2020
Kayaking 340 Miles of the Sacramento River - Redding to SF - Cyril Derreumqux
Jun 24, 2020
Being a Black Man in Fly Fishing - Alvin Dedeaux
Jun 18, 2020
The Ultimate Sportsman, Remick Smothers
Jun 16, 2020
On The Water - California's Elusive Carp, with Darrin Deel
Jun 03, 2020
Buyer's Guide - Fishing Kayaks
May 27, 2020
Species Spotlight: Bonefish
May 21, 2020
How to Catch Shad
May 13, 2020
BONUS - Podcast Host Dave Stewart
May 07, 2020
Big Chico Creek Fish Survey Results - FISHBIO, Inc.
May 07, 2020
California's Proposed Fishing Regs - Some Perspective
Apr 30, 2020
NOAA's San Joaquin River Restoration Program - Hilary Glenn
Apr 21, 2020
CDFW's 4/15 Meeting to Hear Public Comments on Fishing Delays
Apr 16, 2020
CDFW's 4/15 Meeting to Hear Public Comments on Fishing Delays (2 of 3)
Apr 16, 2020
CDFW's 4/15 Meeting to Hear Public Comments on Fishing Delays (1 of 3)
Apr 16, 2020
COVID-19 Special Report: Financial Relief Info For Guides, Shops and Lodges
Apr 09, 2020
COVID-19 Special Report: Fly Fishing Retail and Supply Chain Impacts
Apr 09, 2020
Covid 19 Special Report - Clearwater Lodge
Apr 06, 2020
COVID-19 Special Report - Lost Coast Outfitters - George Revel
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19 Special Report: Non-Profits CalTrout and Cast Hope - Tracey Diaz and Hogan Brown
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 Special Report: Montana Guide and Outfitter Dan "Rooster" Leavens
Mar 24, 2020
The Unspawned Documentary - NCGASA's James Stone
Mar 18, 2020
Barbless.co Tech Nerd Overview - NERDS!
Mar 09, 2020
The 2020 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - Part 2
Mar 02, 2020
The 2020 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - Part 1
Mar 02, 2020
CalTrout's Fish Food Project - Jacob Montgomery
Feb 25, 2020
February 2020 Announcements - 131 Bonus Episode
Feb 19, 2020
P2 - How to Target and Land Big Bass - Oliver Ngy
Feb 17, 2020
P1 - How to Create a Successful YouTube Fishing Channel - Oliver Ngy
Feb 17, 2020
Aquaman's Pops Drops The Truth - Paul and Brian Young
Feb 09, 2020
The Steelhead Guardian - Lee Spencer
Feb 03, 2020
The Godfather of Fish Biology Peter Moyle w/ John Sherman
Jan 27, 2020
Introducing The Barbless Podcast Network (BPN)!
Jan 22, 2020
Fly Tying Theory With Hogan Brown
Jan 13, 2020
Warden Stories - Retired Game Warden Gayland Taylor
Jan 08, 2020
California’s North Coast Coho Project - Anna Halligan, TU
Dec 18, 2019
4th Grader’s Guide To Fly Fishing
Dec 09, 2019
The Last Stand For NorCal Striped and LM Bass - James Stone - NCGASA
Dec 07, 2019
Buyer’s Guide - Drift & Jet Boats
Dec 03, 2019
A Tribute to Kamchatka, Russia’s Top Alpha Dog - Kuchook
Nov 27, 2019
California Delta with Captain Maury Hatch and Matt Heron
Nov 21, 2019
Effects of Weed Cultivation on Watersheds - Tricia Bratcher - CDFW
Nov 15, 2019
Species Spotlight - Steelhead - Biologist John McMillan
Nov 05, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Scott Fly Rod - Jim Bartschi - Part 2 of 2
Nov 01, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Fly Fishing Podcasters Dave Stewart and Greg Keenan
Nov 01, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Newlyweds KC Badger and Kayla Lockhart
Oct 31, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Fish Pond - Owner and Lead Designer - Johnny Le Coq
Oct 31, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Pro Women's Fly Angler - Meredith McCord
Oct 30, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Damsel Fly Fishing - Sisters Kara Tripp and Lynae Axelson
Oct 30, 2019
IFTD 2019 - RockTreads Forrest Rogers
Oct 29, 2019
IFTD 2019 - MidCurrent - Marshall Cutchin
Oct 29, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Casting For Recovery Lise Lozell
Oct 28, 2019
IFTD 2019 - Scott Fly Rod - Jim Bartschi - Part 1 of 2
Oct 28, 2019
Sage, Redington and Rio Rep - Alex Ramirez - Far Bank
Oct 25, 2019
Coleman Fish Hatchery Tour - Brett Galyean
Oct 15, 2019
The Salmon Cannon - Fish Passage Technology - Vince Bryan - Whooshh
Oct 10, 2019
How Mokelumne Fish Hatchery Survived California’s Ten Year Drought - Jose Setka - EBMUD
Oct 03, 2019
On The Water - Fall River Mills - Michelle Titus and John Fochetti
Sep 24, 2019
Update on Chinook Reintroduction to The McCloud River - Jon Ambrose - NOAA
Sep 18, 2019
Tying Big Flies - Brian and Bubba Pultz - Delta Bass Bugs
Sep 18, 2019
Sprinter Van 101 - Jonathan Feld - President Sportsmobile West
Sep 11, 2019
The Future of Barbless.co
Sep 05, 2019
The Underwater World of Striped Bass - Paul "Aquaman" Young
Sep 04, 2019
Species Spotlight - Caddis - Entomologist Joe Slusark
Aug 26, 2019
Bonus Episode - CDFW Special Announcement
Aug 21, 2019
Targeting Saltwater Species - Guide Christiaan Pretorius
Aug 21, 2019
On The Water With Harvest Wild - Aaron Grabiel
Aug 13, 2019
Tarpon 101 - Species Spotlight - Dr. Michael Larkin
Aug 06, 2019
Striper On The Fly - OTW with Hogan Brown and Chuck Ragan
Jul 29, 2019
Podcasting 101 - Using Podcasts to Promote Your Outdoor Brand
Jul 24, 2019
Stillwater Master Class - Author Phil Rowley
Jul 17, 2019
Fly Fishing The Coastal Surf - Evan Praskin - Stokeventures
Jul 09, 2019
Legendary Fly Fishing Photographer - Val Atkinson
Jul 03, 2019
Fish, Water People - Curtis Knight, Exec Director - CalTrout.org
Jun 26, 2019
How to Survive a Robot Uprising - HarvestWild - Aaron and Michelle Grabiel
Jun 18, 2019
Hex, Bugs and Rock and Roll - Hal Janssen and Joe Slusark
Jun 14, 2019
Spey-o-Rama - Competing at The Highest Levels of Fly Fishing - Kate Watson
Jun 05, 2019
Building an International Outdoor Brand - Jeff Cresswell, Klean Kanteen
May 29, 2019
Reintroduction of Winter Run Chinook Into The McCloud River - Jon Ambrose - NOAA / NMFS
May 21, 2019
Tactical Fly Fisher - Czech Nymphing Expert Devin Olsen
May 14, 2019
A Fish Biologist's Tools of the Trade - Michael Hellmier - Tyler Pilger
May 07, 2019
Thirty Years of Spey Fishing - Dec Hogan
Apr 29, 2019
Marine Mammal Predation - Shaun Clements - Brandon Chasco
Apr 23, 2019
Springtime Fly Fishing Tactics For Lakes - Hal Janssen
Apr 15, 2019
Forging Fish From Steel - Artist Steve Nielsen
Apr 08, 2019
Tacos, Fish and Special Beers - Taco Fly Co. - Mario Guel
Apr 01, 2019
GuideBox - Justin Bilbao - Gregg Shaw - Hogan Brown
Mar 26, 2019
Pyramid Lake - On The Water - Mike Anderson
Mar 19, 2019
Whale Wars Cinematographer - Glenn Evans
Mar 12, 2019
Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - Day 2
Mar 04, 2019
Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - Day 1
Feb 28, 2019
Putah Creek Unlocked - Jordan Romney
Feb 22, 2019
Fly Tying - Mike Mercer
Feb 19, 2019
Raising Salmon in Rice Fields - Carson Jeffres
Feb 11, 2019
Fishing Guide and Writer - JD Richey
Feb 06, 2019
The "Dirty Ernie" Episode - Ernie Denison
Jan 28, 2019
What is Sites Reservoir? - Jeffrey Sutton
Jan 17, 2019
Jaydacator Balsa Floats - Jason Cockrum
Jan 11, 2019
Float And Fly For Winter Bass - Ryan Williams
Dec 19, 2018
Sugar Creek Ranch - Jerry Lewis
Dec 05, 2018
Camp Fire Fallout - Allen Harthorn and Michael Hellmair
Nov 30, 2018
Fox’s Caddis Poopah - Guide Tim Fox
Nov 07, 2018
Chico State Bass Club - Chad Sweitzer & Tyler Bounds
Oct 31, 2018
Pond and Lake Ecosystems - Jeff Armstrong
Oct 24, 2018
Coastal Cutthroat - Michael Hellmair, Matt Peterson - FishBio
Sep 26, 2018
CDFW Senior Policy Advisor - Mark Stopher (Retired)
Sep 20, 2018
Fly Fishing Guide and Entrepreneur Kara Tripp
Sep 13, 2018
How To Pick The Best Fishing Sunglasses - Costa and Chico Family Eye Care
Sep 05, 2018
Meat Market Flies - Lukas Ferrenburg
Aug 29, 2018
Fly Fishing Plumas County - Andrew Harris
Aug 21, 2018
Bug Porn - Joe Slusark
Aug 14, 2018
The Angler's Recipe to Sustainability - Matt Janeway & Jason Colabove
Aug 06, 2018
Chico Fire Division Chief - Jesse Alexander
Jul 31, 2018
Stillwater Fly Fishing Secrets - Hal Janssen
Jul 31, 2018
California Trout - Mike Wier
Jul 24, 2018
Fishing Report - 7/20/18
Jul 20, 2018
Origins of High Stick Nymphing - Eric Palmer
Jul 16, 2018
Fishing Report - 7/13/18
Jul 13, 2018
Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmen's Association - Capt. James Stone
Jul 10, 2018
Sierra Pacific Industries - Yellow Gates, Yellow Frogs and More
Jun 25, 2018
Fishing Report - 6/22/18
Jun 22, 2018
Marketing Your Fly Fishing Brand - Luke Winter - Woodzee - Sun Glasses
Jun 20, 2018
Pegging Beads And New 6FT Leaders Regs - Roger Bloom - CDFW
Jun 12, 2018
Fishing Report - 6/8/18
Jun 08, 2018
Tight-line / Czech Nymphing With Devin Olsen From Fly Fishing Team USA
Jun 04, 2018
Fishing Report - 5/25/18
May 25, 2018
Sierra Nevada High Lakes - Sarah Musselman, CDFW
May 21, 2018
Eagle Lake California, Exposed - Valerie Aubrey
May 16, 2018
Fishing Report 5-11-18
May 12, 2018
Fishing Report 4-27-18
May 07, 2018
Restoring The Upper Feather River
Apr 30, 2018
Parasites and Invasive Species - Michael Hellmair and Tyler Pilger
Apr 23, 2018
Some Of Our Rivers Have Mercury - Dr. Carrie Monohan
Apr 19, 2018
The California Delta Tunnels - Bonus Material
Apr 16, 2018
The California Delta Tunnels - Michael Frost, Restore The Delta
Apr 16, 2018
Fly Fishing Gear, Boats And Etiquette - Anthony Carruesco And Darrin Deel
Apr 09, 2018
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) - Eli Goodsell
Apr 03, 2018
Fishing Report - April 1st, 2018
Apr 01, 2018
The Sexualization of Fly Fishing - Guides Kate Watson and Kayla Katayama
Mar 27, 2018
Trolling Flies on Still Water and More - Expert Denis Pierce and Guide Hogan Brown
Mar 19, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 3-12-18
Mar 16, 2018
Cannabis Cultivation and its Impact on California Watersheds - Environmental Engineer - Bryan McFadin
Mar 13, 2018
Truckee California Fly Fishing - Guide Dan LeCount
Mar 05, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 2-26-18
Mar 02, 2018
Protecting Spring Run Chinook Salmon in Northern California - USFWS Biologists Tricia Parker and Jim Smith
Feb 28, 2018
White Water Rowing Tips and Critical Environmental Insights - American Whitewater's Dave Steindorf
Feb 20, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 2-12-18
Feb 16, 2018
Father and Son's Fly Angling and Business Ventures - Kelcey, Hunter and Mason Derrick
Feb 12, 2018
Department of Water Resources on The Feather River - Senior Environmental Scientist Jason Kindopp
Feb 05, 2018
Fishing Report - Week Of 1-29-18
Feb 02, 2018
Fly Fishing The Truckee and Yuba Rivers, Plus Some Alaskan Stories - Guide Chris Maher
Jan 30, 2018
An Introduction to NOAA - Biologist Monica Gutierrez
Jan 22, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 1/15/18
Jan 15, 2018
Striper and Bass on The Fly - Guides Chuck Ragan and Hogan Brown
Jan 15, 2018
Fly Fishing Bollibokka on the McCloud River and More - Guide Steven Fry
Jan 10, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 1/1/18
Jan 05, 2018
Yuba River Fly Fishing - Guide Jon Baiocchi
Jan 04, 2018
Fishing Report - Week of 12/25/17
Dec 29, 2017
How a Trout Becomes a Steelhead - Biologists Matt Peterson and Michael Hellmair
Dec 28, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 12/18/17
Dec 23, 2017
NorCal and International Fly Fishing - Guide Greg Kennedy
Dec 22, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 12/11/17
Dec 16, 2017
Part 2 - Demystifying European Style Nymphing - Guide Doug Ouellette
Dec 11, 2017
Part 1 - The Little Truckee River - Reno Fly Shop Guide Mike Anderson
Dec 11, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 12/04/17
Dec 08, 2017
Oroville, California Dam - 2017 High Flow Recap - Biologist and Station Chief Eric See
Dec 03, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 11/27/17
Dec 02, 2017
Chasing Striper in The California Delta - Guide and Simms Rep John Sherman
Nov 20, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 10/30/17
Nov 05, 2017
The McCloud River Nature Conservancy - Resident Biologist Kevin Grunewald
Oct 27, 2017
The Truckee, Yuba, Feather, Putah Creek and Little Truckee Rivers - Guide Jordan Romney
Oct 16, 2017
LG Stillwater Fly Fishing Adventures in Chico, CA - Sales Director and Guide Lincoln Gray
Oct 10, 2017
Part 2 - Drifting The Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho - Guide Jeff Helfrich
Oct 02, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 9/25/17
Sep 29, 2017
Part 1 - Drifting The Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho - Guide Roy “Riggins” Akins
Sep 28, 2017
Product Rep for Loon and Loon Live Creator - Brand Rep Matt Callies
Sep 25, 2017
Fishing Report - Week of 9/18/17
Sep 22, 2017
Getting Kids Outdoors With Cast Hope - Guide Hogan Brown
Sep 18, 2017
Game Warden, California Department at Fish and Wildlife - Chad Alexander
Sep 12, 2017
Fish First! Fly Shop in Chico, California - Manager and Guide Mac Noble
Sep 05, 2017
Sacramento River Ecological Tours - Guide Henry Lomeli
Aug 17, 2017
The Ted Fay Fly Shop, Dunsmuir, California - Owner Bob Grace
Aug 16, 2017
The Fly Shop in Redding, California - Staffers Justin Miller and Nick Fasiano
Aug 16, 2017
Internet Marketing For Fishing Guides - Marketer Michael Coogan
Jul 27, 2017
Fly Fishing Truckee California, Environmental Education, and Beer - Guide Matt Heron and Biologist Patrick Cuthbert
Jul 27, 2017
Aonami Sustainable Sushi in Chico, California - Owner Jimmy Lee
Jul 27, 2017
Fisheries Biology Consultants - FishBio - Staffers Matt Peterson and Doug Demko
Jul 27, 2017
Oroville Dam, Low Flow of The Feather River - Sturgeon, Salmon and Trout - Biologist Darren Rocheleau
Jul 27, 2017
Young Female Fly Fishing Guide in Northern California - Kayla Katayama
Jul 17, 2017