Entomology has been intertwined in fly fishing from the beginning. Studying insects may be the oldest part of fly fishing. A long time ago fish were observed eating insects and artificial bugs were created to fool the fish. There were a lot more bugs back then. A fraction of those organism exist today due to the need for human’s to control nature.. How are you going to match the hatch when the hatch isn't there? Rob invited entomologist Dave Goulson on the show to discuss the insect apocalypse. Dave is a Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. He has published more than 300 scientific articles on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insect. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, a trustee of Pesticide Action Network, and an Ambassador for the UK Wildlife Trusts. His most recent book Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse Is out now. 
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Dave Goulson | Insect Apocolypse

The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast is about fly fishing education and lifestyle. Hosted by Rob Snowhite, a renowned urban fly fishing guide and fly tyer in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. This podcast is a laid back, non-technical approach to fly fishing for the novice and expert angler. Rob’s sense of humor and background in biology combined with his encyclopedic knowledge of nature and fishing makes this show unique. And yes, Snowhite is Rob's real last name.

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Rob takes a deep dive into the life history of the cutthroat trout. This episode contains everything you need to know about cutthroats except how to catch them. You do not need to be an angler to enjoy this episode. Rob starts off with introducing new terminoogy and then dives deep into the confusing taxonomy of these fish. The podcast continues with the history, physical description, and range/geographic distribution of these fish across the western states. You will learn about their preferred habitats, diet/feeding, reproduction/lifecycle and their economic importance. The episode ends with some conservation notes and miscellaneous information. 


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Cutthroat Trout | A Life History

Rob and Caitlin venture to the Salmon River of New York for a few days of rest, relaxation, and drop back steelhead. This is their travelogue. They stop in Binghampton on the way up for Caitlin to record a few songs at Business District Recording. There are other non-fishing adventures in this trip. They enjoy some legendary food, epic winds, and meet up with Rob's cousin.
What exactly is a drop back steelhead? Rob is going to figure this out while he swings flies, talks to guides, and chats on the river. Shout out to Mike From Reading.
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Drop Back Steelhead | Stories From The Salmon River

Allen Rupp is Rob's new favorite fly tyer. Allen’s Fly On The Water specializes in custom hand tied flies. coldwater, warmwater or saltwater. He ties the flies fish want.
Allen is the most meticulous fly tying guest on this podcast. His standards for hooks, scissors, vises, and feathers will change how you tie flies. Rob is a bit dismayed that Allen can tie all of these flies, dye materials, and store it all in a tiny Manhattan apartment. We'll learn about the Near Nuff Crayfish, weed guards, pizza by the slice, and stripers in the city in this informative podcast episode. Be sure to take notes on hook models, scissor brands, and thread models. 
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Allen Rupp | Quality Tied Flies For The Discerning Angler

Rob speaks with Ralph Valle from The Maryland Fly Fishing Show.
The Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show is one of the East coast's premier shows. It will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024. This event unites fishing aficionados from the mid-Atlantic region with top tier fly-fishing vendors for a day filled with gear exploration, sales, expert fly-tying demonstrations, insightful seminars, enriching clinics, and engaging conversations.
Rob and Ralph discuss the history of the show, the vendors, what to expect inside, and where to grab a crab cake. There is some snakehead and trout talk mixed in with Rob’s embarrassment at always having a scheduling conflict on the day of the show. Be sure to check in with past podcast guests while there.
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What To Expect At The 2024 Maryland Fly Fishing Show

Rob first came across the work of Dr. Jacob Katz in the book Upstream by Langdon Cook. The chapter was titled “Make Way for the Floodplain Fatties”. Cook detailed research by CalTrout that showed salmon grew larger when feeding in flooded rice fields along the Sacramento Delta. Jacob Katz holds a PH.D. in ecology at the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. He currently directs CalTrout’s Central California region where his work focuses on redesigning California’s antiquated water infrastructure. The Nigiri Project mission is to “Scientifically demonstrate that productivity created by shallow inundation of floodplains is foundational to supporting self-sustaining populations of fish and wildlife in the Central Valley.”
Rob and Dr. Katz discuss all things salmon living in an altered environment along the California coast. They talk everything from conservation, geology, and tacos.
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Dave Goulson | Insect Apocolypse

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