Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources helps to manage our fisheries with rules, regulations and stocking. Alex McCrickard joins the show to discuss how Virginia DWR is always working to improve your experience when out fishing.

Learn more about DWR and the work they do with our fisheries in Virginia here

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Project Healing Waters is a way for veterans to connect with other veterans and assimilate back to life after service. Many of our veterans feel alone and isolated and have no where to turn and over 22 veterans commit suicide per day. This program offers hope to those service men and women who are looking for help. Tony Escalona, the program leader for Project Healing Waters the Richmond chapter, joins the show to discuss how any veteran can come and join.

Find out more about Project Healing Waters Richmond Chapter here

And their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondPHW

Find out more about Project Healing Waters National Organization here

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For over 20 years my group of fishing friends talked about and dreamed about going to Alaska to fish. Finally 3 years ago we pulled the trigger and booked our Bucket List Trip. We chose Brad's Igiugig Lodge and had a blast. I sat down with Brad Waitman, the owner and head guide, to talk about fishing Alaska and what you can expect when you book a week at his lodge.

Find out more about Brad's Igiugig Lodge and book a trip here

Follow Brad's Igiugig Lodge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaskaslodge/

and on Facebook - Brad's Igiugig Lodge

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The Fly Fishers of Virginia (FFV) was established in 1982 to promote the art of fly rod fishing, to foster good sportsmanship, and to promote conservation of the nation's natural resources. During the year, six dinner meetings are occasions for informational programs pertaining to the many aspects of fly fishing and conservation activities. Programs are presented by international and local experts and celebrities in the fly fishing world, as well as knowledgeable FFV members. Fishing trips are scheduled each year for cold water, warm water, and saltwater species. Fly tying classes, casting clinics, seminars and workshops are offered periodically.

The club, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an affiliate member of Fly Fishers International and also gives financial support to a number of conservation and fly fishing related organizations. In recent years we have provided support to Reel Recovery (Virginia region), Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Mossy Creek Restoration Fund, Potomac River Keeper Network, James River Association, Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock (Virginia chapter), VCU Foundation – Rice Center, Coastal Conservation Association, Mayfly Project, Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, and Shenandoah National Park Trust.

The President of the club, Tony Scrimizzi, joins the show to explain that fly fishing isn't all that is done, this group really helps the community.

Learn more about Fly Fishers of Virginia and become part of the club here

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Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or suggestions reach out to me: [email protected]

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Captain Simon Valencia, from Current Culture Fly, joins the show to talk about his absolute passion, chasing Red Fish in the Chesapeake Bay.

Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/

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and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentculturefly

Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt.s.valencia

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Jordan Ross of JP Ross Fly Rods, joins the show to discuss conservation practices in Central New York and the Adirondacks for Brook Trout. Jordan is also a custom fly rod builder and we discuss the different rods he builds and the customizing that can be done.

Check out the entire design and collection of JP Ross Fly Rods here

Follow JP Ross Fly Rods on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jprossflyrods/

and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jprossandcompany

Learn More about Trout Power here

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Captain Simon Valencia, from Current Culture Fly, joins the show to talk about everyone's first love of fishing, Pan fish. Remember when you were a child and were first brought to a local pond and the first fish you probably caught was a sunny or perch. We talk about how these fish still bring back that inner child in all of us.

Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/

Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentculturefly/

and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentculturefly

Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt.s.valencia

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Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or suggestions reach out to me: [email protected]

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Captain Keegan Lemcke, from Current Culture Fly Shop, joins the show to talk about a fall favorite Cast & Blast. Imagine hunting ducks in the morning and then following it up chasing stripers in the afternoon.

Check out Current Culture Fly here

Follow Captain Keegan Lemcke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt.keegan.lemcke/

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Matt DiNado (MattyD) If you have a topic that you would like me to cover or have any comments or suggestions reach out to me: [email protected]

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Virginia is home to some of the best smallmouth fishing in the United States and it can be done nearly year round. But in the winter, you might want to try your hand a fly fishing for Musky, but this is not for the faint of heart. This takes patience and perseverance. Captain Josh Laferty, from Virginia Trophy Guides, joins the show to talk about Muskie and smallmouth fishing on the New River in Virginia.

Check out Virginia Trophy Guides and book them on their website.

Follow them on Instagram here

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I have fished for trout, salmon and bass most of my life. I have only tried saltwater fly fishing once in my life, but I really wanted to do it again. So, I hired Captain Simon Valencia to take me fly fishing for Red Fish. This was arguably the most difficult fishing I had done to date. Hear Simon's take on my outing with him in this episode of Off the Hook with MattyD.

Read more about Captain Simon Valencia and the other guides from Current Culture Fly at https://currentculturefly.com/

Follow Current Culture Fly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentculturefly/

and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentculturefly

Follow Captain Simon Valencia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt.s.valencia

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